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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.
November 2012 in Train Operations
Equipment
Rolling stock
Security
North West
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.
May 2012 in Train Operations
Infrastructure
Work environment
North West
August 2011 in Train Operations
A reporter is concerned about the fatigue experienced by Drivers who are rostered to do spare shifts on early turns at Blackpool depot.
November 2010 in Train Operations
Station and platform
North West
A reporter has contacted CIRAS with concerns about the gap between the train and platform at Penrith station. The concern regards both the width and the height of the gap.
November 2010 in Train Operations
Method of working
Equipment
Station and platform
North West
The new emergency lamps used by Virgin station staff in the Manchester area are perceived as 'not fit for purpose' by a reporter.
November 2010 in Train Operations
Rules and procedures
Training and briefing
Supervision and Management
North East
North West
A reporter has contacted CIRAS with concerns about Conductors being trained during their booking on time.
