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50754 Clarification on procedures following an ERTMS failure

January 2013 in Train Operations

tagged Signalling Rules and procedures Rolling stock Wales

A reporter requires clarification on what procedures should be followed when the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) needs to be isolated following a failure.

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51286 & 51304 Doors on Class 175s and 158s pose safety risk

December 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Rolling stock Wales

After several recent incidents, Arriva Trains Wales staff are concerned that the doors on Class 175 trains and the refurbished Class 158 trains have the potential to cause serious passenger injuries. Two reporters have come to CIRAS independently with the same issue.

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50723 Unattended dangerous goods freight trains in sidings

May 2012 in Freight Operations

tagged Rolling stock Rules and procedures Wales

Concerns have been raised about unattended dangerous goods trains being stabled at Pengam sidings, Cardiff. 

 

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50233 Digital speedo on Class 158s cannot be read in sunlight

May 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Equipment Rolling stock Work environment Wales

A Driver is concerned that digital speedometer readings on the Class 158 units operated by Arriva Train Wales (ATW) cannot be read properly in sunlight.

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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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40873 Faults on modified class 158 units

March 2010 in Train Operations

tagged Rolling stock Wales

CIRAS has received a report about a number of existing faults on the recently modified class 158 units.

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40927 Draughty cabs on class 158s causing distraction

March 2010 in Train Operations

tagged Work environment Rolling stock Wales

CIRAS has received a report about a draught in the driving cab of class 158s causing a distraction for drivers. The reporter comments that drivers are experiencing a loss of concentration due to the severe cold being created by the draught.

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