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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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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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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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40902 Flank Protection still used ‘under a new name’

May 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Rules and procedures East Anglia

Following a previous CIRAS report (issue 28) querying the use of Flank Protection (FP) on junctions instead of detonators within T3 possessions in the Anglia route.

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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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40792 MOMs not given training to cover new area

January 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Rules and procedures Training and briefing Method of working Supervision and Management South East East Anglia

A reporter is concerned that mobile operations managers (MOMs) at Harlow have not been given training after they were recently asked to cover Cambridge and Tottenham on Sundays.

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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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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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40640 Out of date caution still being issued

June 2009 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Rules and procedures Method of working East Anglia

A reporter is concerned that a caution for drivers on the East Suffolk line was not retracted when it was no longer relevant.

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