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51567 Inadequate PNBs at Thames Valley signalling centre

March 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Fatigue Method of working Rostering Central

Concerns have been raised about staff at Thames Valley Signalling Centre (TVSC) not receiving adequate personal needs breaks (PNBs).

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51418 Lack of lighting at Westerleigh yard

February 2013 in Freight Operations

tagged Equipment Work environment Central

A reporter has raised concerns about the lack of lighting at Westerleigh yard creating hazardous walking conditions for staff.

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50766 Working across boundaries on the infrastructure

November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Communication and teamwork Knowledge Skills and experience Method of working Rules and procedures Central

A reporter would like clarification on the rules or procedures to be followed when engineering work requires staff to cross over the boundary between Network Rail (NR) and London Underground (LUL) infrastructure

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50679 Right away indication not given before train departure

May 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Method of working Rules and procedures Central

Following an incident at Basingstoke station, a reporter is seeking clarification on whether Right Away (RA) indications should be given at all stations before a train can depart

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50705 Unlit walkway at Hexham sidings

May 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Infrastructure Work environment Central

Concerns have been raised about an unlit walkway at Hexham sidings.

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50602 Concerns about lamp posts in the Western area

May 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Equipment Station and platform Work environment Central

A reporter has raised two concerns about lamp posts, manufactured by Abacus, across the Western area of the network.

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50554 Staff exceeding 14 hour door-to-door recommendation

May 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Fatigue Rules and procedures Central

A reporter is concerned that Stobart Rail staff on the Bletchley remodelling project are exceeding the Network Rail 14 hour door-to-door recommendation.

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50356 ‘Lack of training’ for staff carrying out fuel duties

May 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Knowledge Skills and experience Training and briefing Central

Concerns have been raised about Machine Operators at Mill Road depot carrying out fuel duties without any briefings or training.

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50467 Travel times exceeding 14 hour door-to-door recommendation

February 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Fatigue Rules and procedures Central

Concerns have been raised about the travel times for staff working on the Water Orton project near Birmingham.

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50306 Staff working with tools without the correct certification

February 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Knowledge Skills and experience Training and briefing South East North West Central

A reporter is concerned that staff are currently working with small tools without holding the correct certification on the London North Western (LNW) route.

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