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51127 Diesel fumes at Birmingham New Street

November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Equipment Rolling stock Rules and procedures Not Specified

A reporter is concerned that the build-up of diesel fumes at Birmingham New Street is affecting the health of the staff who work there.

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50337 Tripcocks isolated on approach to Gunnersbury junction

November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Infrastructure Rolling stock South East

A reporter is concerned that some London Overground (LOROL) Drivers are isolating the tripcocks on trains and then not resetting them.

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50339 Reflections make digital speedometers difficult to read

May 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Equipment Rolling stock Work environment Wales

A reporter is concerned that reflections from Drivers' white uniform shirts are making it difficult to read the digital speedometer on European Rail Traffic

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40987 Electric problem with coupling on 170 units

August 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Rules and procedures Work environment Rolling stock Equipment Central West Midlands

Coupling electronic devices on Class 170 units, particularly at Birmingham New Street station, are of concern to a reporter.

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40734 Ultrasonic testing not detecting serious track defects

January 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Equipment Rolling stock Not Specified

The ultrasonic test train used by Network Rail has some quite serious limitations, according to one reporter.

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