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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.
December 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Knowledge Skills and experience
Training and briefing
Not Specified
A reporter believes the process for verifying the competency of Signalling and Telecommunication (S&T) workers at Network Rail is inadequate.
December 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Supervision and Management
Fatigue
Not Specified
A reporter is concerned that Cleartrack staff are sometimes working for several other companies and are therefore able to conceal the fact that they are double-shifting. Double-shifting is not condoned by Cleartrack, but the reporter suggests they may not be fully aware of the shift patterns of all their staff.
December 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Knowledge Skills and experience
Training and briefing
Rules and procedures
Not Specified
Concerns have been raised that additional competencies held by Crane Controllers (CCs) or Machine Controllers (MCs) are not being checked before work begins.
November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Fatigue
Rules and procedures
Rostering
Not Specified
November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Fatigue
Rostering
Rules and procedures
Workload
Not Specified
