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February 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Equipment
Knowledge Skills and experience
Rules and procedures
Supervision and Management
East Anglia
Concerns have been raised about the incorrect set up of Automatic Warning System (AWS) cancelling indicators between Colchester and Chelmsford.
February 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Fatigue
Rules and procedures
Supervision and Management
Not Specified
A reporter is concerned about the rostering and travel times of Colas staff doing track renewal work in the western region. The reporter states the Network Rail 14 hour door-to-door recommendation is regularly being exceeded and staff are often doing 15 or 16 hours door-to-door.
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
Supervision and Management
Fatigue
Not Specified
A reporter is concerned that Cleartrack staff are sometimes working for several other companies and are therefore able to conceal the fact that they are double-shifting. Double-shifting is not condoned by Cleartrack, but the reporter suggests they may not be fully aware of the shift patterns of all their staff.
November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Knowledge Skills and experience
Supervision and Management
Rules and procedures
Not Specified
November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Rules and procedures
Supervision and Management
Not Specified
November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Knowledge Skills and experience
Supervision and Management
Training and briefing
South East
A reporter is concerned by the general lack of experience shown by Controllers of Site Safety (COSSs) in the London area. It is believed to be a widespread problem which needs addressing at an industry level.
October 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Supervision and Management
Not Specified
A railway worker is concerned about excessive working hours and long travel times for subcontractors. It is felt that new technology could improve the situation across the industry.
September 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Equipment
Station and platform
Supervision and Management
Wales
May 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Method of working
Rules and procedures
Supervision and Management
Not Specified
