Rail: Track infrastructure
Safety concern regarding the removal of safety check rails on bridges throughout [Operator's] network.
The concern related to the poor standard of track in the network leading to a number of major derailments on the mainline, and drivers being instructed to follow a computer based driving system even when they did not think the system was driving the train in the safest manner.
The concern related to the delay in responding to a fault in the system which prevents the unintended use of a section of track in the computerised train control system.
The concern related to the repair of a track evaluation vehicle used by the operator to conduct track inspections and the use of the replacement equipment that cannot adequately inspect the track.
The concern related to the actions taken by management in downgrading or deleting faults on the operator’s track infrastructure without following the procedures.
The concern related to a rail crossing where the reporter advised that the audible alarm had been switched off
The concern related to poor track maintenance leading to observed mudding of the ballast along a length of track and concerns for the stability of the track.
The concern related to the time it takes the operator to investigate minor incidents. This results in all workers who are involved in an incident being stood down. This has an unintended result of making workers hesitant to report safety incidents.
The concern related to the safety of road / rail workers working in en electrified environment with no isolation of the power.
The concern related to the fatigue management policies of a rail operator and the competencies of the workers they supply to rail organisations.
