51172 Class 325s operated with the traction interlock switch isolated

November 2012 in Freight Operations

Equipment Rolling stock Rules and procedures Not Specified

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40898 ‘Unsafe’ methods used to clean wagons and cleaners not having PTS

March 2010 in Freight Operations

Method of working Equipment Not Specified

A reporter is concerned about methods used by cleaning staff when cleaning out
wagons owned by DB Schenker at a Peak Forest depot.

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40878 ‘Inadequate’ shunter training

March 2010 in Freight Operations

Training and briefing Method of working Equipment Not Specified

A reporter is concerned about the perceived lack of training given to train drivers in order for them to carry out shunting duties.

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40886 Class 66 horns ‘too quiet’

March 2010 in Freight Operations

Equipment Method of working Work environment Not Specified

A reporter is concerned that horns on the class 66 trains are now 'too quiet' since modifications began about six months ago.

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