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November 2012 in Train Operations
Method of working
Communication and teamwork
Rules and procedures
South West
November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Method of working
Rules and procedures
Workload
South West
October 2012 in Train Operations
Rules and procedures
Method of working
Station and platform
South West
A reporter is seeking clarification on whether the Right Away (RA) indicator should be used to dispatch the Penzance to Paddington night sleeper service at Newton Abbott.
May 2011 in Train Operations
Rostering
Method of working
South West
Central
Concern has been expressed about two particular turns at Bristol Temple Meads West depot causing distraction amongst Drivers.
January 2011 in Train Operations
Rules and procedures
Method of working
South West
Concerns have been raised about the safety of probationary workers from community service schemes, who were witnessed undertaking painting and cleaning work on platforms, under the supervision of a person with little railway experience.
May 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Work environment
Method of working
South West
Toilet waste discharged by First Great Western (FGW) trains onto the tracks between Plymouth and Penzance is a cause of concern for a reporter who is routinely exposed to it in his work.
March 2010 in Train Operations
Training and briefing
Method of working
Knowledge Skills and experience
South West
A reporter has expressed concern about the training given to Virgin Pendolino drivers for the new bi-directional line which is becoming operational between Lichfield and Rugby in November 2009.
March 2010 in Train Operations
Method of working
Equipment
Station and platform
South West
The use of back-to-back radios for propelling vehicles into a dead end road at Laira depot at Plymouth concerns one reporter.
January 2010 in Train Operations
Training and briefing
Rules and procedures
Method of working
Communication and teamwork
South West
Information about overhead lines on safety cards and notices is incorrect, according to one reporter.
August 2009 in Train Operations
Method of working
Equipment
South East
South West
Central
North West
East Midlands
West Midlands
East Anglia
Concern has been raised about the design and use of on-board trolleys that provide passengers with hot and cold drinks and cold food on the Voyager trains and HSTs across almost all Cross Country routes.
