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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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50645 ‘Rough riding’ incidents between Small Heath and Tyseley

May 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Infrastructure Work environment West Midlands

A reporter has expressed concern that 'rough riding' is occurring when fast trains travel over a particular crossover located between Small Heath and Tyseley.  

 

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50141 Track geometry tests questioned at Birmingham New Street

May 2011 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Station and platform Infrastructure West Midlands

A reporter is concerned about the perceived lack of improvement in the state of the track at Birmingham New Street.

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40841 ‘Rough riding’ experienced over points near Tyseley station

March 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Infrastructure Equipment Central West Midlands

A reporter is concerned about "rough riding‟ on crossover points near Tyseley station, between Birmingham Moor Street and Acocks Green. 

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40738 Trains rattling and shaking at Hartlebury station

August 2009 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Infrastructure Equipment West Midlands Central

A reporter is concerned about the state of the tracks at Hartlebury station - in particular a set of points just outside the station, towards Droitwich Spa.

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