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50681 Verification of the competency of S&T workers questioned

December 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged 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.

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50935 Staff double-shifting for various companies

December 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged 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.

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51278 Additional competencies ‘not checked’

December 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged 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.

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51326 Emergency lighting in the Class 170s ‘insufficient’

December 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Rolling stock Method of working Work environment Not Specified

A reporter is concerned that when the Class 170s are powered down at terminal stations the emergency lighting that comes on in the coaches is not adequate enough for passengers alighting from the train.

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50906 ‘Industry-wide problem’ for subcontractor travel times

November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Fatigue Rules and procedures Rostering Not Specified

A reporter is concerned that long travel times for subcontractors exceed acceptable levels at many different companies.

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51172 Class 325s operated with the traction interlock switch isolated

November 2012 in Freight Operations

tagged Equipment Rolling stock Rules and procedures Not Specified

A reporter is concerned that Class 325 units used by DB Schenker at Mossend are being operated with the Traction Interlock Switch (TIS) isolated

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

November 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Equipment Rolling stock Work environment Not Specified

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

 

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51010 & 51048 Train cleaning procedures near overhead lines

November 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Knowledge Skills and experience Method of working Training and briefing Not Specified

Staff working for ISS Facility Services would like clarification on the procedures for cleaning trains in Siemens depots.

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51142 Restricted access at Wigan Wallgate station

November 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Rules and procedures Station and platform Supervision and Management Not Specified

A reporter has noticed that the entrance/exit to Wigan Wallgate station has become narrower over recent weeks due to ongoing refurbishment works.

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50979 Long hours and excessive consecutive shifts

November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Fatigue Rostering Rules and procedures Workload Not Specified

Concerns have been raised about staff working excessive hours made up of long, consecutive and back-to-back shifts

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