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50998 ‘Low-quality’ images on in-cab monitors on 377s

November 2012 in Train Operations

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A Driver is concerned about the quality of images displayed on in-cab CCTV monitors on Class 377 trains.  

 

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50880 Driver advisory system causing distraction in the cab

September 2012 in Train Operations

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A reporter is concerned that the Driver Advisory System (DAS) that is to be implemented in high speed Class 43 trains could cause Drivers to become distracted.

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50709 Electrical switch gear ‘not fully tested’ at major stations

July 2012 in Train Operations

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A reporter is concerned that the electrical switchgear used to control power at all major stations managed by First Great Western is not being fully tested.

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50684 Clarification on using the emergency button

May 2012 in Train Operations

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A reporter would like clarification on company procedures in place relating to the use of the GSM-R/NRN emergency button during and after incidents where it is necessary to make an emergency stop.

 

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41252 Train Management System distracting Drivers

May 2011 in Train Operations

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The distraction caused by the Train Management System (TMS) concerns one reporter.

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41178 Electric shocks onboard Voyager trains

May 2011 in Train Operations

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Concerns have been raised about Train Crew receiving electric shocks from catering trolleys onboard Voyager trains.

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41224 Excessive volume of AWS alarms

April 2011 in Train Operations

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The loud volume of the Automatic Warning System (AWS) apparatus on some of the Class 150, 153 and 170 units concerns one reporter.

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41178 Electric shocks onboard Voyager trains

February 2011 in Train Operations

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Concerns have been raised about Train Crew receiving electric shocks from catering trolleys onboard Voyager trains.

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41200 ‘Inadequate’ cab heating on Class 175 units

December 2010 in Train Operations

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Train Drivers are concerned about the inadequacy of the cab heating on the Class 175 units. The heating is controlled by the train management system which sets a specific temperature to be reached and maintained.

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40783 Concerns over AC and oxygen levels in drivers’ cabs

August 2009 in Train Operations

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A reporter is concerned about the risk of drivers feeling drowsy and falling asleep as a result of problems with air conditioning and the level of oxygen in drivers‟ cabs on the Voyager fleet.

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