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April 2013 in Train Operations
Communication and teamwork
Knowledge Skills and experience
Training and briefing
North West
A reporter is concerned that the 'off train' safety briefings given to Conductors in the Manchester area are not being delivered to schedule.
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
Communication and teamwork
Method of working
Training and briefing
East Midlands
A reporter is concerned that some freight Train Drivers have not adjusted to the new requirements for GSM-R and are not registering their trains when entering service in Lincolnshire.
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
Knowledge Skills and experience
Method of working
Training and briefing
Not Specified
A reporter is concerned that Mobile Operation Managers (MOMs) are being asked to cover for the Shift Signalling Managers (SSMs) in signal boxes, without the required knowledge of the rules and regulations.
February 2013 in Train Operations
Knowledge Skills and experience
Method of working
Rules and procedures
Training and briefing
Scotland
Concern has been expressed about the lifting procedures used for High Speed Train (HST) rail vehicles at Craigentinny depot near Edinburgh.
January 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Knowledge Skills and experience
Method of working
Training and briefing
North West
A reporter is concerned that Network Rail are not sending work package plans out on time to contractors on many sites in the Manchester area. Work package plans contain important information about the site work being carried out and the risks involved for safety critical workers.
January 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Communication and teamwork
Knowledge Skills and experience
Training and briefing
Supervision and Management
South East
A reporter is concerned about the use of apprentices and the mentoring provided to newly qualified Nominated Persons at Chadwell Heath depot.
December 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Knowledge Skills and experience
Training and briefing
Not Specified
A reporter believes the process for verifying the competency of Signalling and Telecommunication (S&T) workers at Network Rail is inadequate.
December 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Knowledge Skills and experience
Training and briefing
Rules and procedures
Not Specified
Concerns have been raised that additional competencies held by Crane Controllers (CCs) or Machine Controllers (MCs) are not being checked before work begins.
