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A safety net when all else fails

51326 Emergency lighting in the Class 170s ‘insufficient’

December 2012 in Train Operations

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

November 2012 in Train Operations

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

 

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50880 Driver advisory system causing distraction in the cab

September 2012 in Train Operations

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A reporter is concerned that the Driver Advisory System (DAS) that is to be implemented in high speed Class 43 trains could cause Drivers to become distracted.

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50897 Size and positioning of Driver’s seat on Class 319s

September 2012 in Train Operations

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Concerns have been raised about the size and positioning of the Driver's seat on the Class 319 units.

 

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50735 ‘Poor mobility’ of the Driver’s seat on Class 156 units

July 2012 in Train Operations

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Drivers are concerned about the mobility and positioning of the Driver's seat and Driver Safety Device (DSD) pedal on Class 156 units.

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50569 Driver’s seat on Class 153s and 158s ‘causing a distraction’

May 2012 in Train Operations

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Concerns have been raised about the Driver's seat on Class 153 and 158 units since being refurbished over the past two years

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50028 Lack of a designated break area for staff onboard trains

May 2011 in Train Operations

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The lack of a designated area for Catering Staff to take breaks onboard Voyager and Pendalino trains concerns one reporter.

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50016 Class 319 seating position ‘poses health risk’

May 2011 in Train Operations

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A Driver is concerned about the health risk posed by the seating design on Class 319 trains used by First Capital Connect. The reporter says the ergonomic design of the cab is generally quite poor and dates back to when the 319s were introduced 20 years ago.

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41270 Protection from passing trains and weather

May 2011 in Train Operations

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Cleaners at First Great Western are concerned about their safety and protection when clearing snow off platforms in bad weather.

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50012 Slipping hazard when locking Class 66 locomotives

May 2011 in Freight Operations

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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.

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