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- Text us on: 07507 285 887
- Freepost: Freepost CIRAS
- Call me back
November 2012 in Freight Operations
Equipment
Rolling stock
Rules and procedures
Not Specified
November 2012 in Freight Operations
Fatigue
Rules and procedures
Rostering
Not Specified
Concerns have been raised about Drivers having to start work before 06:00 when returning from a period of annual leave.
August 2012 in Freight Operations
Communication and teamwork
Rules and procedures
Not Specified
A Driver is concerned about the length of time it takes to get through via telephone to Direct Rail Services Control. Drivers contact Control to inform them of train movements, incidents on the line, the punctuality of trains, and any other problems.
July 2012 in Freight Operations
Rolling stock
Rules and procedures
Not Specified
May 2012 in Freight Operations
Rolling stock
Rules and procedures
Not Specified
May 2011 in Freight Operations
Drivers at DB Schenker industrial depots are said to be receiving insufficient notice when there are changes to their rosters.
May 2011 in Freight Operations
Rostering
Fatigue
Not Specified
Drivers at DB Schenker are concerned about the way in which Personal Needs Breaks (PNBs) are being rostered.
May 2011 in Freight Operations
Work environment
Not Specified
The potential for Drivers to slip and fall whilst trying to lock or unlock the cab doors on the Class 66 locomotive is a concern for one reporter.
May 2011 in Freight Operations
Drivers are concerned that Freightliner's Snowfall Driving Policy may cause fatigue by affecting the rostering of Personal Needs Breaks (PNBs).
February 2011 in Freight Operations
Fatigue
Rostering
Not Specified
Freight Drivers having to drive beyond the recommended safe limit of 11 hours because of the adverse weather conditions, concerns one reporter.
