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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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40857 East Coast route knowledge and train handling

November 2009 in Freight Operations

tagged Knowledge Skills and experience Training and briefing East Midlands East Anglia North East West Midlands Wales North West

Route knowledge and train handling experience is lacking for Freightliner drivers on the East Coast line, according to one reporter.

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40660 Length of turns and PNBs

November 2009 in Freight Operations

tagged Fatigue Rostering Central West Midlands East Midlands

A reporter would like to highlight two concerns regarding the shift design for certain turns and the facilities on offer during personal needs breaks (PNBs).

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