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50997 ‘Poor’ planning and a lack of information

November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Communication and teamwork Knowledge Skills and experience Method of working North East

Concerns have been raised about poor planning and a lack of information for safety critical staff working on Murphy Group sites.

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50422 Late notice case not updated and lack of reporting forms

May 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Communication and teamwork Knowledge Skills and experience Training and briefing North East

Concern has been expressed that at Newcastle depot the late notice case is not being updated regularly.  Reporting forms are also unavailable.

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41020 ‘Lower safety standards’ for Tyne & Wear Metro contractors

August 2010 in Train Operations

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

A reporter is concerned that Railsafe Track Workers supplied to Nexus for the Tyne and Wear Metro do not appear to be fully briefed on safety matters.  

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40379 Thirsk de-wiring incident aftermath

March 2010 in Train Operations

tagged Equipment Rules and procedures Communication and teamwork North East

A reporter is concerned about the handling of an incident involving a National Express East Coast (NXEC) train where there was a "de-wiring‟ and overhead power cables got wrapped around a train near Thirsk.

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