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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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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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50151 ‘Poor position’ of the OFF indicator at Gloucester station

August 2011 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Station and platform Equipment Central South West

A reporter has raised concerns about the positioning of the OFF indicator on platform four at Gloucester station.

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40987 Electric problem with coupling on 170 units

August 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Rules and procedures Work environment Rolling stock Equipment Central West Midlands

Coupling electronic devices on Class 170 units, particularly at Birmingham New Street station, are of concern to a reporter.

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40858 Narrow aisles on refurbished 158 units

March 2010 in Train Operations

tagged Infrastructure Equipment Central East Midlands

A reporter is concerned about the narrow aisles on the refurbished 158 units being operated by East Midlands Trains.

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40867 Shunting with passengers

March 2010 in Train Operations

tagged Method of working Equipment Central West Midlands

A reporter has witnessed an event which they suspect contravenes the Rule Book and is seeking clarification.

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40781 Rocking of class 444 and 450 trains

March 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Infrastructure Equipment South East Central

A reporter is concerned about braking performance on class 444 and 450 trains.

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40821 Condition, positioning and use of speed restriction boards

March 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Infrastructure Equipment Method of working East Anglia Central

A reporter has contacted CIRAS with concerns about the condition and positioning of temporary speed restriction (TSR) boards and the use of limited clearance speed restriction boards throughout the Ipswich and Felixstowe areas.

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40838 Access gate left open

March 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Rules and procedures Equipment South West Central West Midlands

A concerned reporter has observed that an access gate was left open by the manned signal box on Woodbury Lane, near Norton Juxta Kempsey in Worcestershire, potentially giving the public access to the railway.

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40841 ‘Rough riding’ experienced over points near Tyseley station

March 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Infrastructure Equipment Central West Midlands

A reporter is concerned about "rough riding‟ on crossover points near Tyseley station, between Birmingham Moor Street and Acocks Green. 

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