Staffing shortages in network control.
Concern summary
COVID related staffing shortages in network control.
Mode
Rail
Date reported
REPCON number
RR2022-00001
Network Operations
COVID related staffing shortages in network control.
The concern related to the removal of paper train graphs to accommodate new train planning software prior to the software being adequately tested in an operational environment.
The concern related to the way major changes in the Network Information Books (NIB) are distributed and communicated to staff.
The concerns related to a number of policy and procedure breaches to ensure operational continuity at the Network Control Centre during protected industrial action.