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April 2013 in Freight Operations
Method of working
Rules and procedures
Training and briefing
North East
Clarification is sought on the correct procedures that should be followed when propelling wagons at Teesside steel works. It has been noted that various methods are being used when propelling rigs of nine and fifteen wagons.
April 2013 in Freight Operations
Method of working
Rules and procedures
West Midlands
It has been brought to a reporter's attention that GB Railfreight are asking their Drivers at Stud Farm sidings in Cliffe Hill quarry to undertake train duties alone.
April 2013 in Freight Operations
Fatigue
Rostering
Rules and procedures
South East
South West
West Midlands
East Midlands
A reporter is concerned about excessive hours being worked by staff for the infrastructure side of DB Schenker in the south and Midlands.
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 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).
February 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Fatigue
Rules and procedures
Not Specified
A reporter is concerned about the rest periods received by Driver Operators when rotating from night to day shifts.
February 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Equipment
Knowledge Skills and experience
Rules and procedures
Supervision and Management
East Anglia
Concerns have been raised about the incorrect set up of Automatic Warning System (AWS) cancelling indicators between Colchester and Chelmsford.
February 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Fatigue
Rules and procedures
Supervision and Management
Not Specified
A reporter is concerned about the rostering and travel times of Colas staff doing track renewal work in the western region. The reporter states the Network Rail 14 hour door-to-door recommendation is regularly being exceeded and staff are often doing 15 or 16 hours door-to-door.
February 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Method of working
Rules and procedures
Not Specified
A reporter is seeking clarification on whether a line blockage can be given if a train is in the section of track where the line blockage is required.
