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50710 Lack of risk assessments for S stock trains

July 2012 in London Underground

tagged Method of working Rolling stock Rules and procedures South East

A reporter is concerned that fleet maintenance is being carried out on the new S stock trains without the required risk assessments in place.

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50799 Fire alarm procedure not followed at Underground stations

July 2012 in London Underground

tagged Method of working Rolling stock South East

Concerns have been raised about Station Supervisors not following the correct procedure when a fire alarm is activated in a station

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50230 "Lack" of staff at small stations on the Ladbroke Grove Group

August 2011 in London Underground

tagged Rules and procedures Method of working South East

Concerns have been raised about the apparent lack of staff present on stations in the Ladbroke Grove group. Stations of particular concern are Goldhawk Road, Latimer Road, Royal Oak, Shepherds Bush Market and Westbourne Park.

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50307 "Decommissioned" walking route in use at Neasden depot

August 2011 in London Underground

tagged Method of working Station and platform South East

A reporter is concerned about a walking route at Neasden depot still being used, despite the fact it has been decommissioned whilst building work is undertaken. Metropolitan and Jubilee Drivers have been using the route, which runs adjacent to road 52, until recently.

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50001 Concern over air quality at Cannon Street

May 2011 in London Underground

tagged Method of working South East

Staff at Cannon Street are concerned about the air quality in the staff mess room and Supervisor's office.

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41221 Clarification on working with asbestos

April 2011 in London Underground

tagged Rules and procedures Method of working Knowledge Skills and experience Work environment South East

Subcontracting staff working in close proximity to asbestos on the Victoria Line is a concern for one reporter.

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41264 Contractors not signing in at Stamford Brook station

April 2011 in London Underground

tagged Rules and procedures Method of working Supervision and Management South East

Concerns have been raised about Cleshar staff not signing in at Stamford Brook station when carrying out work on the track at night.

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41265 Lack of ‘road handling’ on new S Stock trains

April 2011 in London Underground

tagged Method of working Training and briefing South East

Metropolitan Line Train Operators are concerned about the lack of 'road handling' training being provided for the new S Stock trains.

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41238 Ambiguity on standard for ‘wheel flat’ defects on LU trains

February 2011 in London Underground

tagged Method of working Rolling stock Supervision and Management South East

A reporter is concerned that some 'wheel flat' defects on London Underground trains are not being treated seriously. Consequently, it is believed trains are being put back into service against the advice of Engineers.

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41223 Train Operators instructed to read scripts whilst stationary

February 2011 in London Underground

tagged Rules and procedures Method of working South East

A reporter has raised an issue with a recent instruction about reading Public Announcement (PA) scripts whilst stationary at some stations.

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