Download a CIRAS report form
  • Freephone: 0800 4 101 101
  • Text us on: 07507 285 887
  • Freepost: Freepost CIRAS
  • Call me back
A safety net when all else fails

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.

Continue reading this article »

51080 ‘Poor’ condition of walkways at Cauldwell Walk yard

October 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Work environment East Midlands

A concern has been raised about the condition of the walkways at Cauldwell Walk yard.

Continue reading this article »

41072 Platform refurbishment at Leicester station causing crowding

November 2010 in Train Operations

tagged Station and platform Equipment Work environment East Midlands

A reporter has expressed concern about the refurbishment of platforms one and two at Leicester station.

Continue reading this article »

40151 Slip, trip and fall hazard on platforms at Leicester station

September 2010 in Train Operations

tagged Station and platform Work environment Central East Midlands

A reporter has contacted CIRAS in relation to a slip, trip and fall hazard on platforms at Leicester station. Work is currently being carried out to rebuild all four platform surfaces at the station.

Continue reading this article »

40806 Faults reported in repair books

March 2010 in Train Operations

tagged Method of working Equipment Communication and teamwork Work environment East Anglia East Midlands

Maintenance issues raised in National Express East Coast (NXEC) repair books are of concern to a reporter.

Continue reading this article »

40668 Lack of sunglasses and other PPE at Derby depot

August 2009 in Train Operations

tagged Work environment Equipment East Midlands

A reporter is concerned over the lack of sunglasses and other essential safety equipment at Derby depot.

Continue reading this article »

40662 Incorrect fire extinguishers on the new voyagers and HSTs

August 2009 in Train Operations

tagged Equipment Work environment South East South West Central North East North West West Midlands East Midlands East Anglia

Incorrect fire extinguishers provided in the kitchen areas on the newly refurbished Voyagers and high speed trains (HSTs) are a concern for one reporter.

Continue reading this article »

Categories

  • Train Operations close

Themes

  • Work environment close

Locations

  • East Midlands close