50766 Working across boundaries on the infrastructure

November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

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

May 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

Knowledge Skills and experience Training and briefing Central

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50306 Staff working with tools without the correct certification

February 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

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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41158 Freight Drivers without route knowledge assisting Train Drivers

December 2010 in Freight Operations

Knowledge Skills and experience South East Central

Areporter is concerned about an arrangement where Freightliner Drivers are loaned to First Great Western (FGW) to provide in-cab conducting assistance to their High Speed Train (HST) Drivers.

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40829 Training for new bidirectional line between Lichfield and Rugby

March 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers

Rules and procedures Training and briefing Knowledge Skills and experience Central West Midlands

A reporter has expressed concern about the training given to Virgin Pendolino drivers for the new bidirectional line which is becoming operational between Litchfield and Rugby in November.

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40694 Knowledge and experience of some managers in strike cover

August 2009 in Train Operations

Training and briefing Method of working Supervision and Management Knowledge Skills and experience South East East Midlands Central

The knowledge and experience of some managers brought in to cover during strike action is being questioned by one reporter.

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40693 Conductors not receiving 12 weekly safety briefings

August 2009 in Train Operations

Training and briefing Communication and teamwork Knowledge Skills and experience South East East Midlands Central West Midlands

Conductors working for London Midland not receiving the safety briefings every 12 weeks when they are rostered to is a concern for one reporter.

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