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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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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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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.

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40659 Drivers unaware of possible changes in procedures about HST brake isolations

March 2010 in Train Operations

tagged Equipment Method of working Rules and procedures Communication and teamwork East Midlands East Anglia

Concern has been raised about axle isolations on High Speed Trains (HSTs).

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40506 Unsafe Electronic Point of Sale system on class 125 and 225 trains

March 2010 in Train Operations

tagged Equipment Rolling stock East Midlands East Anglia

A reporter has contacted CIRAS with concerns over the Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) system which was installed on-board class 125 and 225 trains on the National Express East Coast route just over a year ago

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40739 On board trolleys

August 2009 in Train Operations

tagged Method of working Equipment South East South West Central North West East Midlands West Midlands East Anglia

Concern has been raised about the design and use of on-board trolleys that provide passengers with hot and cold drinks and cold food on the Voyager trains and HSTs across almost all Cross Country routes.

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40729 Bucket hazard on platform at Stansted Airport station

August 2009 in Train Operations

tagged Station and platform Equipment Work environment South East East Anglia

A potential slip/trip hazard at Stansted Airport has been raised as a concern by a driver.

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40728 Maintenance regime at National Express East Anglia questioned

August 2009 in Train Operations

tagged Rules and procedures Equipment Rolling stock East Anglia

A reporter fears that the current business climate is affecting maintenance standards at National Express East Anglia.

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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.

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40604 Emergency phones not working in Stansted airport tunnel

June 2009 in Train Operations

tagged Equipment Rules and procedures East Anglia

A reporter is concerned about the safety of train staff and passengers due to defective emergency telephones in the Stansted airport tunnel.

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