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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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40725 Lack of clear instructions in Beckingham signal box

August 2009 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Signalling Method of working Equipment Training and briefing Level Crossings Infrastructure East Midlands East Anglia

A reporter is concerned that the instructions in Beckingham signal box were not changed after emergency regulation was re-introduced about six months ago.

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40744 Right side failure at Brundall Junction will lead to ‘complacency SPAD’

August 2009 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Infrastructure Equipment Signalling East Midlands East Anglia

A reporter has noted that over the past few weeks there appears to be a right side failure occurring with the distant signal on the approach to Brundall Junction, in the up direction from the Yarmouth branch line and the Lowestoft main line.

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