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51509 Extended periods between rail vehicle examination checks

March 2013 in London Underground

tagged 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.

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50674 CCTV coverage ‘inadequate’ for 106 road at Neasden depot

July 2012 in London Underground

tagged Method of working Rolling stock South East

A reporter believes CCTV coverage for 106 road at Neasden depot is inadequate because the new S stock trains are only partially visible to staff monitoring them.

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50710 Lack of risk assessments for S stock trains

July 2012 in London Underground

tagged Method of working Rolling stock Rules and procedures South East

A reporter is concerned that fleet maintenance is being carried out on the new S stock trains without the required risk assessments in place.

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50799 Fire alarm procedure not followed at Underground stations

July 2012 in London Underground

tagged Method of working Rolling stock South East

Concerns have been raised about Station Supervisors not following the correct procedure when a fire alarm is activated in a station

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50419 ‘Unsafe practices’ occurring on Underground project

May 2012 in London Underground

tagged Fatigue Rolling stock Supervision and Management South East

Concerns have been raised about unsafe working practices occurring at GM Rail on the ballast replacement project on the Underground.

 

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41220 Condition of Piccadilly Line windscreens ‘restricting visibility’

February 2011 in London Underground

tagged Rolling stock South East

A Train Operator raises concerns about the lack of regular cleaning of Piccadilly Line trains which can cause visibility problems.

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41238 Ambiguity on standard for ‘wheel flat’ defects on LU trains

February 2011 in London Underground

tagged Method of working Rolling stock Supervision and Management South East

A reporter is concerned that some 'wheel flat' defects on London Underground trains are not being treated seriously. Consequently, it is believed trains are being put back into service against the advice of Engineers.

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40941 Loose windows on Class 92 tube train stock ‘need assessing’

May 2010 in London Underground

tagged Rolling stock South East

A reporter is worried by the number of loose fitting windows being discovered on Class 92 stock tube trains (92TS) on the Central line.

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40691 Headlights on ’92 Central line stock

August 2009 in London Underground

tagged Infrastructure Equipment Rolling stock South East

Ineffective headlights on the ‟92 Central line stock are the subject of concern for one reporter.

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40608 Out of tolerance wheels

August 2009 in London Underground

tagged Rolling stock South East

A reporter is seriously concerned about trains running on the District line with wheels that are out of tolerance.

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