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51509 Extended periods between rail vehicle examination checks

March 2013 in London Underground

tagged Method of working Rolling stock Rules and procedures South East

A reporter is concerned that the time taken between rail vehicle examination checks on London Underground rolling stock has been extended from 14 days to 23 days. There is the possibility this may be further increased to 28 days.

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50957 Use of non-track Site Persons in Charge

November 2012 in London Underground

tagged Method of working Knowledge Skills and experience Training and briefing South East

Concerns have been raised about the use of non-track Site Persons in Charge (SPCs) by Costain on London Underground projects.

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51141 Clarification on protection arrangements during traffic hours

November 2012 in London Underground

tagged Method of working Rules and procedures South East

Clarification is required on the procedure to be followed for arranging protection for emergency work during traffic hours, particularly in tunnel sections.

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51138 Clarification on depot certification requirements.

November 2012 in London Underground

tagged Knowledge Skills and experience Method of working Rules and procedures Supervision and Management Training and briefing South East

A reporter is concerned that certification requirements are not always being observed by Rentokil Initial.

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51242 Information board blocking Drivers’ emergency exit

October 2012 in London Underground

tagged Equipment Method of working Station and platform South East

Concerns have been raised about Drivers' emergency exits, via their cab door, being blocked by information boards. This is occurring on the Jubilee line extension.

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51246 Drivers’ view of train doors obstructed

October 2012 in London Underground

tagged Method of working Station and platform South East

Drivers on the Jubilee line are concerned about Platform Staff blocking their view of the train doors by standing in the wrong position whilst assisting with dispatch. This is obscuring what the Driver can see on the in-cab monitor.

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51064 Various ‘unsafe working practices’ at Stratford depot

September 2012 in London Underground

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

A reporter has several safety concerns about Stratford depot where staff are working on a Tube Lines contract.

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50674 CCTV coverage ‘inadequate’ for 106 road at Neasden depot

July 2012 in London Underground

tagged Method of working Rolling stock South East

A reporter believes CCTV coverage for 106 road at Neasden depot is inadequate because the new S stock trains are only partially visible to staff monitoring them.

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