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50602 Concerns about lamp posts in the Western area

May 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Equipment Station and platform Work environment Central

A reporter has raised two concerns about lamp posts, manufactured by Abacus, across the Western area of the network.

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50151 ‘Poor position’ of the OFF indicator at Gloucester station

August 2011 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Station and platform Equipment Central South West

A reporter has raised concerns about the positioning of the OFF indicator on platform four at Gloucester station.

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41138 Maintenance of Bristol Temple Meads walkway

January 2011 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Station and platform Work environment South West Central

The state of a walkway known as the 'Bristol Mile' between Bristol Temple Meads and Barton railway sidings is very uneven and poorly maintained according to a reporter.

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40151 Slip, trip and fall hazard on platforms at Leicester station

September 2010 in Train Operations

tagged Station and platform Work environment Central East Midlands

A reporter has contacted CIRAS in relation to a slip, trip and fall hazard on platforms at Leicester station. Work is currently being carried out to rebuild all four platform surfaces at the station.

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40709 Lone dispatch of slam door HSTs at Luton Parkway

January 2010 in Train Operations

tagged Station and platform South East Central

Dispatch of the slam door high speed trains (HSTs) at Luton Parkway is a concern for one reporter.

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40762 Gate line staff at risk of abuse when working alone

August 2009 in Train Operations

tagged Station and platform Security Work environment Central South East

A reporter is concerned that gates at First Capital Connect stations are no longer double-manned at all times, and that this puts staff at increased risk of verbal and physical assault.

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40501 Trespassing at Narborough station

August 2009 in Train Operations

tagged Station and platform Security Central West Midlands

A reporter has contacted CIRAS about trespassing at Narborough station.

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