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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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51417 ‘Mental fatigue’ created by the intensity of metro driving

January 2013 in Train Operations

tagged Fatigue Rostering Method of working South East

A reporter is concerned that metro Drivers are experiencing 'mental fatigue' as a result of the intensity of the routes in the metro area, coupled with a lack of adequate turnaround times.

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51024 Safety documentation not updated

November 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Communication and teamwork Method of working Rules and procedures South East

A reporter is concerned that Safe System of Work (SSoW) documentation for track work at Nexus has not been updated for many years and is not being made available to staff.

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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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50840 Short turnaround time affecting personal needs breaks

September 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Fatigue Method of working Rules and procedures Rostering South East

Drivers are concerned about a short turnaround time at King's Cross resulting in staff being discouraged from taking their full Personal Needs Break (PNB).

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50969 Morning service preparation affected by staff levels

September 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Method of working Rostering Rules and procedures South East

A concern has been raised about the staffing levels when preparing the morning service following a reduction of staff at Ramsgate maintenance depot.

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