
March 2013 in London Underground
Equipment
Infrastructure
Station and platform
South East
Concerns have been raised about defective pit lamps on both the eastbound and westbound platforms of the Central line at Bank station.
March 2013 in London Underground
Equipment
Infrastructure
South East
Concerns have been raised about broken cable bar clips in the eastbound direction between Mile End and Stratford.
March 2013 in London Underground
Method of working
Rolling stock
Rules and procedures
South East
A reporter is concerned that the time taken between rail vehicle examination checks on London Underground rolling stock has been extended from 14 days to 23 days. There is the possibility this may be further increased to 28 days.
March 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Fatigue
Method of working
Rostering
Central
Concerns have been raised about staff at Thames Valley Signalling Centre (TVSC) not receiving adequate personal needs breaks (PNBs).
March 2013 in Train Operations
Level Crossings
Station and platform
Method of working
East Midlands
A reporter has expressed concern that passengers are crossing when the barriers are down at Newark Castle level crossing in order to catch trains waiting at the station.
March 2013 in Train Operations
Communication and teamwork
Supervision and Management
Scotland
A reporter is concerned about Conductors based at Perth pressurising Drivers to allow them to leave services early in order to go home.
March 2013 in Train Operations
Rules and procedures
Not Specified
A reporter is asking for clarification on the correct procedure to follow when a safety critical member of staff is relieved of their duties in circumstances which require a drugs and alcohol test.
March 2013 in Train Operations
Rules and procedures
Training and briefing
Not Specified
A reporter is seeking clarification on additional competencies covered by Train Operating Companies Personal Track Safety (TOC PTS).
March 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Equipment
Infrastructure
Signalling
North East
Scotland
A reporter has concerns about an emergency speed restriction between Carnforth station junction and Settle junction which was left unmarked for two days.
February 2013 in Freight Operations
Equipment
Work environment
Central
A reporter has raised concerns about the lack of lighting at Westerleigh yard creating hazardous walking conditions for staff.