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51265 Clarification on the use of RA indicator at Newton Abbott

November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Station and platform Rules and procedures Equipment South West

A reporter is seeking clarification on whether the Right Away (RA) indicator should be used to dispatch the Penzance to Paddington night sleeper service at Newton Abbott.

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50654 ‘Unsafe practices’ occurring on work site at Tamar Bridge

July 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Equipment Rules and procedures Training and briefing Work environment South West

A reporter is concerned that there are several 'unsafe practices' occurring on the work site at Tamar Bridge, where fabrication and installation work is currently being undertaken. 

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50197 'Faulty' fire alarm at Penzance station

February 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Station and platform Equipment South West

A 'faulty' fire alarm, located in the archway of the main entrance at Penzance station, is a concern for one reporter.

 

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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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41034 Faulty train describer at Guide Bridge and Ashburys

January 2011 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Equipment Rostering South West

A reporter has contacted CIRAS regarding a faulty train describer at Guide Bridge and Ashburys.

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41031 Safety information not clearly displayed on entertainment system

November 2010 in Train Operations

tagged Equipment West Midlands South West

CIRAS has received a report about the poor readability of passenger safety information when displayed on the new on-train entertainment system.

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41119 & 41126 E-coli risk caused by toilet waste discharged onto tracks

November 2010 in Train Operations

tagged Rules and procedures Security Equipment South West

Toilet waste being discharged onto the tracks between Portsmouth and Cardiff is a concern for two reporters.

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40999 Station cabinet access procedure

August 2010 in Train Operations

tagged Training and briefing Knowledge Skills and experience Equipment South West

A reporter is concerned about First Great Western's (FGW) procedure regarding installation of new electric meters in station cabinets that house the domestic mains supply.

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40985 Intermittent hot water supply at Bristol signalling centre

August 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Equipment Work environment South West

A reporter has contacted CIRAS about an intermittent hot water supply at Bristol signalling centre.

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40959 Guildford station shutter and essential equipment problem

May 2010 in Train Operations

tagged Station and platform Equipment South West

A reporter has contacted CIRAS regarding a broken shutter and the lack of essential equipment at Guildford station.

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