
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 2010 in Freight Operations
Rules and procedures
Supervision and Management
Not Specified
A reporter is concerned that managers are not adhering to company standards regarding 'for cause' screening.
August 2008 in Freight Operations
Method of working
Rules and procedures
Not Specified
CIRAS has received another report concerning the implementation of a change in shunting procedure. This is the third such report in the last thirteen months. As reports 40406 and 40556 last year, this report concerns the lack of a fail-safe system during shunting work.