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51638 Groundstaff not used at Cliffe Hill quarry

April 2013 in Freight Operations

tagged Method of working Rules and procedures West Midlands

It has been brought to a reporter's attention that GB Railfreight are asking their Drivers at Stud Farm sidings in Cliffe Hill quarry to undertake train duties alone.

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51643 Infrastructure staff working excessive hours

April 2013 in Freight Operations

tagged Fatigue Rostering Rules and procedures South East South West West Midlands East Midlands

A reporter is concerned about excessive hours being worked by staff for the infrastructure side of DB Schenker in the south and Midlands.

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51399 Signalling arrangements at Norton Bridge junction

February 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Method of working Signalling West Midlands

Concerns have been raised about the practice of bringing High Speed Trains (HSTs) travelling at 125mph to a stop at signal SC3612 protecting Norton Bridge junction.

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51127 Diesel fumes at Birmingham New Street

February 2013 in Train Operations

tagged Work environment Station and platform Rolling stock West Midlands

A reporter is concerned that the build-up of diesel fumes at Birmingham New Street is affecting the health of the staff who work there. Station refurbishment work means that the ventilation system is currently out of action.

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51089 Customers’ luggage ‘obstructing’ doors and gangways

November 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Method of working Rules and procedures Work environment West Midlands East Midlands

Concern has been expressed about customers' luggage obstructing the train doors and gangways on East Coast services between King's Cross and Aberdeen/Inverness.

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50841 High number of line blockages at Gloucester signal box

September 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Fatigue Workload West Midlands

A reporter is concerned about the high number of line blockages being taken in a short period of time at Gloucester signal box.

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50728 Potential ‘speed trap’ created at Whitacre junction

July 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Infrastructure Signalling West Midlands

A reporter is concerned that a 'speed trap' has been created on the approach to Whitacre junction on the Down slow line, when travelling from Kingsbury junction.

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50760 Sunday track patrols ‘carried out unofficially’ on Saturday

July 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Infrastructure Rules and procedures West Midlands Wales North West

A reporter is concerned about a potentially unsafe practice which involves undertaking track inspections on a Saturday, but signing to say they have taken place on a Sunday.

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50642 'Off-train' training for Conductors perceived to be lacking

May 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Knowledge Skills and experience Training and briefing West Midlands

A reporter is concerned about the quality of 'off-train' Conductor training undertaken over the past year in the Manchester area

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50689 Lack of personal protective and cleaning equipment.

May 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Equipment Knowledge Skills and experience Training and briefing West Midlands

A reporter is concerned that Cleaning Staff at Kingsley Heath depot are not being provided with the adequate equipment or training needed to undertake tasks safely and efficiently.

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