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51172 Class 325s operated with the traction interlock switch isolated

November 2012 in Freight Operations

tagged Equipment Rolling stock Rules and procedures Not Specified

A reporter is concerned that Class 325 units used by DB Schenker at Mossend are being operated with the Traction Interlock Switch (TIS) isolated

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50998 ‘Low-quality’ images on in-cab monitors on 377s

November 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Equipment Rolling stock Work environment Not Specified

A Driver is concerned about the quality of images displayed on in-cab CCTV monitors on Class 377 trains.  

 

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51127 Diesel fumes at Birmingham New Street

November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Equipment Rolling stock Rules and procedures Not Specified

A reporter is concerned that the build-up of diesel fumes at Birmingham New Street is affecting the health of the staff who work there.

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50886 Drivers confused by PPE worn by Highways Agency staff

October 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Equipment Not Specified

A reporter is concerned that Highways Agency staff working near the running line are being mistaken for Track Workers, since both wear orange Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The only significant difference between the two types of clothing is that Highways Agency staff wear high visibility jackets that have yellow below the elbow. 

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50880 Driver advisory system causing distraction in the cab

September 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Equipment Rolling stock Work environment Not Specified

A reporter is concerned that the Driver Advisory System (DAS) that is to be implemented in high speed Class 43 trains could cause Drivers to become distracted.

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50925 ‘Unsafe’ practices and ‘poor’ safety culture

September 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Equipment Fatigue Rules and procedures Not Specified

Concerns have been raised about a number of unsafe practices and an apparent lack of safety culture at McGarry Construction. 

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50709 Electrical switch gear ‘not fully tested’ at major stations

July 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Equipment Infrastructure Method of working Not Specified

A reporter is concerned that the electrical switchgear used to control power at all major stations managed by First Great Western is not being fully tested.

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50684 Clarification on using the emergency button

May 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Equipment Rules and procedures Not Specified

A reporter would like clarification on company procedures in place relating to the use of the GSM-R/NRN emergency button during and after incidents where it is necessary to make an emergency stop.

 

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50005 Exceedance of the 14 hour door-to-door recommendation

May 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Equipment Signalling Not Specified

Concerns have been raised about staff working for McGinley Infrastructure exceeding the 14 hour door-to-door recommendation.

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50185 'Lack of Crane Controller supervision' on Network Rail sites

August 2011 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Method of working Equipment Not Specified

A reporter is concerned by the lack of Crane Controller supervision for machines used on Network Rail sites. Crane Controllers are responsible for directing machines from the ground.

 

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