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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 Train Operations
Rolling stock
Communication and teamwork
Supervision and Management
Not Specified
A Driver has concerns about how safety information is being communicated by Train Managers (TM) on Pendolino units, with face-to-face communication becoming less common.
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 Train Operations
Rules and procedures
Station and platform
Supervision and Management
Not Specified
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
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.
May 2012 in Train Operations
Rules and procedures
Supervision and Management
Not Specified
A reporter is concerned that East Coast Drivers are becoming distracted by the presence of Maintenance Staff in the Driver's cab.
May 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Method of working
Rules and procedures
Supervision and Management
Not Specified
May 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Knowledge Skills and experience
Supervision and Management
Training and briefing
Not Specified
