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50894 Missing speed boards at Peckham Rye junction

September 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Infrastructure Method of working South East

A reporter is concerned that temporary and permanent speed boards at Peckham Rye junction were removed and not replaced during track renewal work in April 2012.

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50459 Safe system of work ‘lacking’ at Hitchin depot

May 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Method of working Rules and procedures South East

A reporter is concerned by perceived failures to set up a Safe System of Work (SSoW) for Track Workers at Hitchin depot

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50017 Concern over protection used when facing point lock testing

May 2011 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Method of working South East

The level of protection provided when carrying out Facing Point Lock (FPL) testing during periods of hot weather is perceived to be inadequate by the reporter.

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41194 Clarification on bicycles on escalators at Fenchurch Street

February 2011 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Method of working Rules and procedures South East

Passengers taking bicycles on escalators at Fenchurch Street station is a concern for one reporter.

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41172 Concerns about working practices

February 2011 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Method of working Rostering Training and briefing South East

A reporter has several concerns about Coyle Rail's working practices in the south east: the quality of Controller of On Site Safety (COSS) safety briefings, double-shifting, and Strapmen's method of working.

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41120 Concerns about supply chain auditing for engineering work

January 2011 in Network Rail and Suppliers

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

A reporter believes the auditing process of the Network Rail supply chain is sometimes ineffective, especially in relation to engineering work associated with Road Rail Vehicles (RRVs) and On-Track Plant (OTP).

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41071 Lookouts not fully equipped

November 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Method of working South East

A reporter has contacted CIRAS after observing Lookouts that did not appear to be fully equipped in the Hampshire and East Sussex areas.

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41057 Unsafe practices at Sutton station

November 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Method of working Work environment South East

A reporter raises concerns about several unsafe practices occurring during refurbishment works at Sutton station by Metropex staff who are currently contracted by YJLi.

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41087 ‘Inadequate’ temporary fencing on London-Paddington route

November 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Method of working Work environment South East

A reporter to CIRAS is concerned about some temporary fencing erected by the contractor, Barhale, for Network Rail.

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40997 Emergency phones at stations

August 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Rules and procedures Equipment Method of working South East

A reporter raises concerns about emergency situations requiring a Track Worker, Station Staff or member of public to get in touch with a Signaller immediately.

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