Rail: Infrastructure
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.
