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February 2013 in Train Operations
Communication and teamwork
Equipment
Station and platform
North West
Station staff are concerned about the reliability of the back-to-back radios provided for employees working in Liverpool city centre stations. The stations affected are Hamilton Square, James Street, Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street and Moorfields.
November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Equipment
Signalling
Work environment
South East
North West
North East
November 2012 in Train Operations
Equipment
Rolling stock
Security
North West
October 2012 in Train Operations
Equipment
Training and briefing
Rules and procedures
Knowledge Skills and experience
North West
A number of concerns have been raised about working practices at Chester depot. According to the reporter these are a result of the safety case not being adhered to. Staff at Chester are often told the depot is exempt from the safety case.
September 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Equipment
Signalling
North West
November 2010 in Train Operations
Method of working
Equipment
Station and platform
North West
The new emergency lamps used by Virgin station staff in the Manchester area are perceived as 'not fit for purpose' by a reporter.
August 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Equipment
Signalling
North West
The block bell Huddersfield signal box has not been working for
more than a month,
according to one reporter.
March 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Equipment
Method of working
North West
A reporter is concerned about a distracting red tail light being used on a buffer stop at the end of a shunting road in Crewe.
August 2009 in Train Operations
Method of working
Equipment
South East
South West
Central
North West
East Midlands
West Midlands
East Anglia
Concern has been raised about the design and use of on-board trolleys that provide passengers with hot and cold drinks and cold food on the Voyager trains and HSTs across almost all Cross Country routes.
August 2009 in Train Operations
Equipment
Work environment
South East
South West
Central
North East
North West
West Midlands
East Midlands
East Anglia
Incorrect fire extinguishers provided in the kitchen areas on the newly refurbished Voyagers and high speed trains (HSTs) are a concern for one reporter.
