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51339 Incorrect set up of speed restrictions in East Anglia

February 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Equipment Knowledge Skills and experience Rules and procedures Supervision and Management East Anglia

Concerns have been raised about the incorrect set up of Automatic Warning System (AWS) cancelling indicators between Colchester and Chelmsford.

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51260 New signalling system in Greater Anglia

December 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Signalling Method of working Level Crossings East Anglia

A reporter is concerned that the introduction of the new signalling system in Greater Anglia will result in level crossing users having to wait longer before being given permission to cross by the Signaller. This could lead to users making high risk decisions to cross without confirmation that it is safe to do so.

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50995 RIMINI packs in Anglia contain ‘low quality information’

September 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Method of working Rules and procedures East Anglia

A reporter is concerned that RIMINI packs in the Anglia region frequently contain inaccuracies.

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50265 ‘Inadequate’ mess facilities for Drivers at Peterborough

January 2012 in Freight Operations

tagged Work environment East Anglia

 A reporter has raised several concerns about the condition of the Freightliner mess room and Booking On Point (BOP) on platform three at Peterborough.  The room is used by both HeavyHaul and InterModal Drivers. 

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50150 Possible 'asbestos' located in Colchester signal box

August 2011 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Work environment East Anglia

Staff are concerned that material resembling asbestos has been discovered in the corner of the Norwich panel in Colchester signal box following building work. 

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41140 Procedure for unlocking fire exit not being followed

May 2011 in Train Operations

tagged Work environment East Anglia

A fire exit at Norwich station obstructed due to the gates being locked, which could delay evacuation in the event of a fire and potentially leave staff trapped, was reported to National Express East Anglia in 2007.

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50018 Cancelling indicators set up incorrectly

May 2011 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Equipment East Anglia

A reporter has raised concerns about Automatic Warning System (AWS) indicators not being set up correctly between Colchester and Chelmsford. This was last brought to the attention of Network Rail by CIRAS in July 2010.

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41112 Mobile phone usage within depots

April 2011 in Train Operations

tagged Rules and procedures East Anglia

Concern has been expressed about the use of mobile phones at National Express East Anglia depots.

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41177 Health and safety issues and long travel times

February 2011 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Rostering Work environment East Anglia

Health and safety issues on a Carillion work site at Mile End concerns one reporter.

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41146 High intensity lights dazzling Drivers at level crossings

December 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Level Crossings Equipment East Anglia

Areporter is concerned that newly installed, high intensity Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) at level crossings on the East Suffolk line are dazzling Train Drivers on their approach.

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