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April 2013 in Train Operations
Fatigue
Method of working
Workload
North West
Concerns have been raised about staff lone working at Chesterfield station and the effect this could have on fatigue management and personal safety.
April 2013 in Train Operations
Communication and teamwork
Knowledge Skills and experience
Training and briefing
North West
A reporter is concerned that the 'off train' safety briefings given to Conductors in the Manchester area are not being delivered to schedule.
February 2013 in Train Operations
Communication and teamwork
Equipment
Station and platform
North West
Station staff are concerned about the reliability of the back-to-back radios provided for employees working in Liverpool city centre stations. The stations affected are Hamilton Square, James Street, Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street and Moorfields.
January 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Knowledge Skills and experience
Method of working
Training and briefing
North West
A reporter is concerned that Network Rail are not sending work package plans out on time to contractors on many sites in the Manchester area. Work package plans contain important information about the site work being carried out and the risks involved for safety critical workers.
January 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Work environment
Rules and procedures
North West
Two reporters have contacted CIRAS independently with concerns about the lack of lighting at Stalybridge station during the recent station refurbishment works.
November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Equipment
Signalling
Work environment
South East
North West
North East
November 2012 in Train Operations
Equipment
Rolling stock
Security
North West
October 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Infrastructure
Work environment
North West
North East
Concern has been expressed that the vegetation clearance regime in certain areas is not sufficient to keep the vegetation from continuously obscuring or partially obscuring signals, signage and warning/speed boards.
October 2012 in Train Operations
Equipment
Training and briefing
Rules and procedures
Knowledge Skills and experience
North West
A number of concerns have been raised about working practices at Chester depot. According to the reporter these are a result of the safety case not being adhered to. Staff at Chester are often told the depot is exempt from the safety case.
September 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Equipment
Signalling
North West
