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April 2013 in Train Operations
Fatigue
Method of working
Workload
North West
Concerns have been raised about staff lone working at Chesterfield station and the effect this could have on fatigue management and personal safety.
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
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 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 Network Rail and Suppliers
Fatigue
Method of working
Rostering
Central
Concerns have been raised about staff at Thames Valley Signalling Centre (TVSC) not receiving adequate personal needs breaks (PNBs).
March 2013 in Train Operations
Level Crossings
Station and platform
Method of working
East Midlands
A reporter has expressed concern that passengers are crossing when the barriers are down at Newark Castle level crossing in order to catch trains waiting at the station.
February 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Communication and teamwork
Method of working
Workload
Not Specified
Concerns have been raised that trains are being scheduled into the working timetable without being validated, potentially increasing the workload for Signallers.
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 Network Rail and Suppliers
Method of working
Signalling
West Midlands
Concerns have been raised about the practice of bringing High Speed Trains (HSTs) travelling at 125mph to a stop at signal SC3612 protecting Norton Bridge junction.
