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March 2013 in Train Operations
Rules and procedures
Not Specified
A reporter is asking for clarification on the correct procedure to follow when a safety critical member of staff is relieved of their duties in circumstances which require a drugs and alcohol test.
March 2013 in Train Operations
Rules and procedures
Training and briefing
Not Specified
A reporter is seeking clarification on additional competencies covered by Train Operating Companies Personal Track Safety (TOC PTS).
February 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Fatigue
Rules and procedures
Not Specified
A reporter is concerned about the rest periods received by Driver Operators when rotating from night to day shifts.
February 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Communication and teamwork
Method of working
Workload
Not Specified
Concerns have been raised that trains are being scheduled into the working timetable without being validated, potentially increasing the workload for Signallers.
February 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Knowledge Skills and experience
Method of working
Training and briefing
Not Specified
A reporter is concerned that Mobile Operation Managers (MOMs) are being asked to cover for the Shift Signalling Managers (SSMs) in signal boxes, without the required knowledge of the rules and regulations.
February 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Fatigue
Rules and procedures
Supervision and Management
Not Specified
A reporter is concerned about the rostering and travel times of Colas staff doing track renewal work in the western region. The reporter states the Network Rail 14 hour door-to-door recommendation is regularly being exceeded and staff are often doing 15 or 16 hours door-to-door.
February 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Method of working
Rules and procedures
Not Specified
A reporter is seeking clarification on whether a line blockage can be given if a train is in the section of track where the line blockage is required.
January 2013 in Train Operations
Rolling stock
Rules and procedures
Not Specified
A reporter has two concerns about the reservation and storage of bicycles on board Pendolino and Voyager trains.
January 2013 in Train Operations
Rolling stock
Communication and teamwork
Supervision and Management
Not Specified
A Driver has concerns about how safety information is being communicated by Train Managers (TM) on Pendolino units, with face-to-face communication becoming less common.
January 2013 in Train Operations
Method of working
Security
Not Specified
A reporter has concerns about how passenger tickets are currently being checked by Train Managers (TM) and the British Transport Police (BTP).
