Recent content by 66701GBRF

It probably isn't necessary in that case but the system is set up so all operators have visibility of incidents across the network just in case it does effect them. And by "effect" it could quite simply be as basic as a few minutes of service delay. It would be an impossible task for the system...

The buffers are no longer in line with the buffers on the opposite track so suggests they have moved. I don't know how far the track extends under the platform/wall but I suspect the lower part of the buffer frame has made contact with something solid underneath and caused more of a sudden stop...

Can we come to your place of work, film you and plaster it over social media without any context if somethings goes wrong? Saying "probably shouldn't crash then" clearly shows you think it's driver error when for all you know it could be a unit or track defect.

Exactly right. This is the issue we have recently had with groundstaff issued body cameras. They are supposed to be viewed only in the event of an incident and with restricted access. However there have been occasions where the company have gone back further than the initial incident and they...

I don't know what the case is here but sometimes when a part of the signalling system can't be relied upon certain restrictions maybe implemented to either not show a certain signal aspect or reduce the chance of a train passing a signal should it revert to red in front of them.

The RAIB report actually states "Each wagon was carrying up to 75.5 tonnes of diesel fuel or gas oil". Error on BBC's part.

Wasn't there an increase in biomass?

Yes. Makes you wonder if it was a low ball bid knowing they will be selling up.

Not sure if it's been mentioned already but all GBRf Drax workings transfer to DB next March.

A right side failure is where there is a fault but it has failed at a safe level or hasn't compromised safety. Think of a track circuit showing occupied when clear and the protecting signal is automatically held at danger, that is a right side failure. A wrong side failure decreases the level of...

Network Rail have a legal obligation to install and maintain fencing on all sections of operational lines, regardless or remoteness or traffic levels.

I'm talking about stuff like this. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1d4rkrg5qno Roads and the respective signage are there for a purpose, not to be someones blank canvas. And a waste of money is a waste of money, regardless if it is £500 or £10000+.

Adding pretty colours, shapes or symbols to roads I would say is a waste of tax payers money.

If they can't stop people carrying knives then I don't see how they can stop people carrying certain keys.

Administration costs aside, how often is a railway staff member assaulted due to cash and how often to thefts occur?