Wessex Safety Hour – 26th February 2018

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 69% (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 72 (Target = 146)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 90% (Target = 85%)

Incidents last week

04/02/2018 Brockenhurst	Staff Accident A member of Works Delivery staff was changing sleepers when they slipped and fell backwards onto a rail jack. The Injured Party sustained a graze and no first aid was required. The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time.
05/02/2018 Portsmouth and Southsea	CAT A SPAD 1P59 1P59 passed red signal by 1 coach length. The Driver made no allegation against the signalling equipment or unit, but stated he was “Reading ahead”. The Driver did not indicate that they lost concentration. The train was brought to a stand by TPWS.
06/02/2018 New Malden	Staff Accident Whilst on W231 signal gantry, a member of S&T missed a step resulting in an ankle sprain. The Golden Hour was applied and no lost time was anticipated.
07/02/2018 New Malden	Severe arcing over point work 2J53 reported severe arcing going over the point work and upon coming to a stand at Berrylands, a fire then started under the front coach. The train was evacuated.
08/02/2018 A303	Staff Accident x2 (RTA) Two members of Works Delivery staff were involved in a head on collision. Upon attending hospital, one was sent home but the other had a fractured rib cage and a chipped pelvis. The Golden Hour was applied.
11/02/2018 Fratton	Staff Accident A team of PWay staff were turning a piece of rail over in the four foot within an engineering T3 possession, but whilst doing this a piece of ballast impeded the rail and it fell back over onto its side, landing onto the left foot of a member of the team. The foot was examined at hospital which identified that it had been bruised. The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time.
11/02/2018 Southampton Central	2E52 Stopped Short in Platform 3 2E52 stopped short in the middle of platform 3 resulting in the train not being fully accommodated by 2 coaches.No doors were opened.
13/02/2018 Guildford / Farncombe	Possession Irregularity Item 95 The Engineering Supervisor handed back their worksite to the PICOP after arranging to remove 2 sets of straps on the Up Main, but had overlooked two others on the Up and Down Ash at 30m35ch. The PICOP had not been aware of the oversight, so authorised the Electrical Control Room Operator to close the breakers which resulted in a short circuit. There was minor damage. Upon further investigation, it was found that 6 sets of straps were left on the track.
14/02/2018 Waterloo	12 Car 450 signalled into Platform 5 – 1P44 1P44 was signalled into platform 5 and the driver has accepted the route in error. Arrangements were made for the Guard to open the doors from the 8th coach via ASDO, but all 12 coaches released. No-one was seen to exit the train and arrangements were made for the train to carry out a shunt. The On Call Guard and Driver Managers were advised and followed up the incident. The S&T checked the beacon and it was working as designed
15/02/2018 Ryanes Park ECO	Possession Irregularity Item 79 A Raynes Park Electrical Control Room Operator gave permission to the PICOP to test and apply a strap within item 79 on the Up and Down Epsom lines at 8m60ch at Raynes Park. The test found the conductor rail to be live after the ECO had failed to open 2 circuit breakers.
15/02/2018 Vauxhall	Accident Report Whilst driving a Network Rail vehicle from Clapham Yard to Waterloo, a PWay track operative was involved in an RTA when a tow truck moved from outer into the inside lane with no warning causing. Undercover officers witnessed the event and paramedics were called. The Operative then began to experience pains in his right shoulder and he was advised to see his GP in the morning. The Golden Hour was applied and no lost time was anticipated.
15/02/2018 Waterloo	2P40 12 car in Platform 6 2P40 was routed as booked into platform 6, but the train was formed of a 12 coach 450 unbeknown to the Signaller. The front 10 coaches were accommodated and a door release was offered for just those 10. The On Call Driver and Guards manager were advised.
16/02/2018 Waterloo	12 car 450 stock signalled into platform 7 – 5G64 5G64 formed of 12 car 450 stock as per diagram, was signalled into platform 7 in error vice 13 due to the late arrival of 2P62 required to attach to 1W68. The On Call Driver Manager was advised and the Driver was relieved.
16/02/2018 St Denys	6Q66 Route Prohibited The Eastleigh SSM reported that a Matisa Tamping Machine (6Q66) had traversed the Down Line between St Denys and Woolston in error. Matisa Tampers are restricted from using this route.
20/02/2018 Wylye Level Crossing	Staff Accident / Staff Incident Whilst putting cable into troughing, a team of Works Delivery staff returned to a place of safety for a train to pass at line speed. The vortex of the train resulted in a hard hat being blown off of one of the teams head and striking another with force on the bottom of the shin on the left leg causing discomfort and bruising. Upon investigation it was established that the helmet had blown off due to a woolly hat being worn underneath. The Golden Hour was applied and no lost time was anticipated. This incident is subject to further investigation.
22/02/2018 Portcreek Junction	Staff Accident A member of PWay staff experienced pain in the left of his abdomen whilst carrying out a sleeper change and dispersing of ballast with a shovel by means of a twisting action. The Golden Hour was applied and no lost time was anticipated.
24/02/2018 Salisbury	Suspect Cat A SPAD – SY240 Ground Position light (Late report) A fault was reported on Wednesday 21/2/18 by the Salisbury Signaller regarding track circuits flooding (failing) following a shunt move beyond SY240 signal involving 5L56. The S&T have since investigated this and confirmed that they believed a Cat A SPAD to have occurred as no route was set and SY240 signal never displayed a proceed aspect. The Forward Facing Camera was downloaded by SWR which proved that a SPAD did occur in line with the S&T evidence provided.
25/02/2018 Aldershot North Junction	Staff accident Whilst unloading/loading an RRV within a work site, a PWay technician caught his leg on the spike used for speed boards and grazed his shin. The Golden Hour was applied and this became a non-lost time.

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Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 5th February 2018

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 81% (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 54 (Target = 146)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 89% (Target = 85%)

Incidents last week

21/01/2018 Waterloo	Signaller error Post a regulation error at Waterloo, the Signaller requested that the Driver should change ends and return to Queenstown Road. Due to a breakdown in communication and a clear understanding not being reached, the Driver began to carry out the movement without first checking with the Signaller once they changed ends. Upon investigation, it had appeared that the Signaller had not been specific with their instruction. This incident is subject to further investigation.
23/01/2018 Dean	Staff Accident A member of Works Delivery staff was lifting the sleeper end by hand when they felt their back spasm. The Golden Hour was applied and the injured party was able to return to work the following day. This incident is subject to further investigation where the manual handling technique used will be visited.
23/01/2018 Raynes Park / New Malden	Allegation of unsafe activities lineside South West Railway service 2G37 reported a member of staff in full PPE walking towards Raynes Park in the Down Slow Cess who did not acknowledge the horn. A further service (2F37) reported a similar event in the vicinity of a Goals football pitch where the Driver also blew the horn with no acknowledgement. It was also observed that the member of staff was writing things down and texting on a mobile device. After a few more blasts on the horn, they then acknowledged the train. 2K37 was cautioned with a view to stop and identify them, but no-one was seen. The Safe System of Work was found and the individual was identified. This incident is subject to further investigation.
25/01/2018 Dunbridge	Staff Accident Whilst squaring up concrete sleepers, a member of PWay was struck by a jack on the shin which caused bruising. The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time.
25/01/2018 Brockenhurst	Staff Accident A Gannymead Operative was digging up ballast with a shovel as part of a sleeper change. Whilst doing so, he lost his footing and turned his right ankle. His ankle became badly bruised and required a hospital visit. The Golden Hour was applied and lost time was anticipated.

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Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 29th January 2018

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 59% (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 55 (Target = 146)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 92% (Target = 85%)

Incidents last week

14/01/2018 Ashurst	Item 48 Irregularity A Machine Controller working for Ganymede Solutions left an RRV unattended a couple of times within a T3 engineering work possession and carried out movements without the appropriate authority of the Engineering Supervisor. This incident is subject to further investigation.
15/01/2018 Eastleigh	Road Traffic Accident An Outer DU Welder reported that he had an RTA on 08/01/2018 whilst approaching a roundabout at the M27 junction. A vehicle in front stopped unexpectedly causing him to swerve at the last minute and clip the rear bumper and wheel arch of the other car leaving a scuff mark. There were no injuries. The Golden Hour was not applied due to the late report.
17/01/2018 Clapham Junction	Near Miss 5R05 South Western Railway empty service 5R05 reported a near miss with a team of 3 S&T on the Up Windsor Fast line London side of the station.The S&T had been called out to a failure on 663B points situated within the Up Windsor Slow, but during the fault finding process the team begun to focus their attention on the point machine situated between the Up Windsor Slow and Up Windsor Fast putting them in danger of approaching trains. Having been conscious to rectify the fault, the team overlooked further adequate protection resulting in the Near Miss. The Golden Hour and Chain of Care was applied to all parties in an exceptional manor. The incident is subject to further investigation. Note:Thank you to all those involved in this incident for being transparent with what occurred, as this will allow others who could become exposed in a similar way to learn from your event.
17/01/2018 Woking	Staff Accident Whilst selecting concrete sleepers within the yard, a PWay Team Leader caught the ‘dunnage’ (wood used to secure the storage of sleepers), resulting in one of them stacked 2 high to fall and trap his ankle against an adjacent sleeper pile. The injured party attended hospital for an x-ray as a precaution, but apart a graze and bruising, there were no broken bones. The Golden Hour was applied and this became a Lost Time Injury.

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Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 22nd January 2018

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 70% (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 48 (Target = 146)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 88% (Target = 85%)

Incidents last week

07/01/2018 Waterloo	Staff Accident Whilst walking to site, a Strapman working within T3 possession item 7 dropped a short circuiting strap onto a live conductor rail causing a tripping and flashover. The flashover caused arc eye and he attended hospital where he was administered eye drops. The Golden Hour was applied and this became a lost time injury.
09/01/2018 Leatherhead	Generator Fire Stray sparks caused by grinding within T3 possession item 98 caused a generator to catch fire. As the fire subsided, extinguishers were then used to put it out. There were no injuries. This incident is subject to further investigation.
09/01/2018 Clapham Junction	Staff Accident A PWay Trackman carrying out back filling on a sleeper change within a T3 possession lost his footing stepping over a conductor rail and twisted his right ankle. He was taken back to the Clapham Yard Maintenance depot and attended the Hospital as a precaution. The Golden Hour was applied. Non lost time injury.
12/01/2018 Clapham Junction	Staff Accident (RTA) A Technician from Clapham PWAY was reversing a Network Rail vehicle within the depot and had a low speed (2-3 mph) collision with another car. There were no injuries, although the Golden Hour was applied for chain of care.
12/01/2018 Petersfield	Staff Accident A Lineside Asset Engineer fell on muddy ground and injured their right ankle. They were to hospital by ambulance and an x-ray found that they had sustained a multiple fracture, ligament damage and a dislocation. The Golden Hour was applied and this became a lost time Injury.

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Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 15th January 2018

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 74% (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 41 (Target = 146)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 88% (Target = 85%)

Incidents last week

27/12/2017 Northam	Staff Accident A contractor working for IP Track was walking on sleepers within a T3 possession when they slipped and fell causing a graze to their right arm. They were given first aid to deal with the graze and there was no lost time. (Note: IP do not apply the Golden Hour process).
28/12/2017 Southampton	Staff Accident A contractor working for IP Track was crossing the track within a T3 possession to retrieve a disc cutter from the stores, but slipped on a sleeper due to ice and sustained a bruised and grazed right arm. First aid was refused and there was no lost time. (Note: IP do not apply the Golden Hour process).
30/12/2017 Northam	Staff Accident A contractor working for IP Western & Wales was replacing a concrete sleeper within a T3 possession and as it was being lowered into the cess, the contractors foot was trapped. The Injured Party was taken to hospital and x-rays showed slight swelling. There was no lost time. (Note: IP do not apply the Golden Hour process).
30/12/2017 Northam	Staff Accident A Contractor working for IP was installing a conductor rail within a T3 possession , but it slipped off a pot due to not sitting correctly and caught the Injured Party’s finger between the ramping machine and the rail. First aid was administered on site and the Injured Party was taken to hospital as a precaution. The injury was x-rayed and apart from swelling, there were no broken bones. There was no lost time. (Note: IP do not apply the Golden Hour process).
31/12/2017 Northam	Staff Accident A member of Colas S&T working for IP suffered an injury to their hand after trapping it under a troughing lid whilst putting cables away within a T3 possession. The Injured Party attended hospital where they had treatment for a broken left ring finger. They were able to return to work carrying out light duties. (Note: IP do not apply the Golden Hour process).
05/01/2018 Barnes	Staff Accident A member of inner DU PWay injured their left hand when high wind blew a store container door and knocked them to the ground. The incident was not reported real time, so the Golden Hour was not applied. There was no lost time.

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Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 8th January 2018

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 48% (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 19 (Target = 146)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 88% (Target = 85%)

Incidents last week

04/12/2017 Cosham Level Crossing	Irregular Working / Red Bardic Left Out Havant Area Signalling Centre received a call from the Booking clerk querying if the T3 possession (Item 123) had been given up, as there were Red bardic lamps left out at the Level Crossing. Upon investigation it was identified that a member of Possession Support Staff had not collected them after a breakdown in communication. This incident was subject to further investigation.
05/12/2017 Portsmouth and Southsea	Possession Irregularity Item 505 South Western Railway service 5T14 reported a very loud bang approaching HT59 signal on the down line. It was identified that a member of Possession Support Staff had overlooked recovering one of the three detonators that had been placed after a T3 possession. This incident was subject to further investigation.
07/12/2017 Byfleet and New Haw	Irregular Working 2135 pts/1A36. Woking Distribution and Plant reported that whilst working on points heating, one of the heating strips was left unsecure for the passage of South Western Railway service 1A36. The train struck the strip, but there was no injuries or infrastructure damage. This incident was subject to further investigation.
10/12/2017 Winchester	Debris blown on track Station staff reported that part of the station roof had fallen onto the track due to high winds and South Western Railway service 1W36 had struck it. Fortunately the section of roofing was a Perspex glazing panel which caused no injuries or further damage. Upon investigation it was established that the material holding the panel in had become rotten and the inspection regime was reviewed. A safety net was installed.
12/12/2017 Havant	Staff accident A PWay Team leader trapped their left middle finger within a sliding van door. First aid was administered and the Golden Hour applied. There was no lost time.
15/12/2017 Millbrook	Staff Accident Whilst walking back from site to the van, a Senior Technical Officer slipped on some wood hidden underneath the ballast. He sustained a displaced fracture and tore both ankle ligaments which required the ankle to be re-set and pinned. The Golden Hour was applied and it was likely that the Injured Party would be off for between 6-12 weeks.
15/12/2017 Hedge End	Staff Accident A Mobile Operations Manager had a low speed Road Traffic Accident at a roundabout when car drove into the side of his van. On investigation it was established that there had been confusion over who’s right of way it was on behalf of the other driver. The Golden Hour was applied for chain of care. There were no injuries sustained.
18/12/2017 Northam depot	5B07 Struck Possession Board South Western Railway service 5B07 reported striking what was described as a Possession Limit Board on the reception line in the vicinity of E914 signal. Upon inspection, the board said ‘Stop check the points are set correctly before proceeding’ and had been used by IP as part of a T3 possession. This incident was subject to further investigation.
21/12/2017 Wraysbury	Staff incident – Rotten Timber Decking A Nash Contractor reported that a member of staff had fallen through rotten timber decking and bruised their left leg. The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time. Post incident was identified that the decking had been banned from use but not signed as such site. The work to replace the decking had also been postponed due other emergency work requiring priority. Temporary signs have since put in place and the area sprayed to reflect the danger.
25/12/2017 Southampton Eastern Docks	Possession Incident, Item 33 A Shift Manager for IP track working within T3 possession item 22 reported that whilst propelling a train up the Eastern docks branch, a track panel on the train was out of gauge and had pulled E842 signal out of its base and caused cable damage. The signal and cable was later repaired. It was established that the panel not been loaded correctly before the movement took place. This incident was subject to further investigation.

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Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 5th December 2017

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 69% (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 159 (Target = 146)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 83% (Target = 85%)

Incidents last week

28/11/2017 Axminster	Staff Accident A Team Leader from Off track fell down a hole and injured their right leg and lower back. The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time.
29/11/2017 Waterloo	Equipment left on track Platform staff reported that some items from the engineering work had been left on track within platform 7 after it had been given up. A member of the P/Way removed what was reported to be a radio detection device. The worksite belonged to the Wessex Capacity Alliance (IP) who shall be conducting an investigation.
03/12/2017 Wishford / Wilton North	Possession irregularity item 129 Train 1F07 reported to have ran over detonators and struck a marker / stop board on the Down Warminster line. A possession had recently been given up, but the recovery of the blocking equipment had been overlooked. The Signaller cautioned train 1F12 in the opposite direction and the Driver recovered the equipment left out on their line and returned it to Salisbury Signal Box. The Possession Support Staff and ES were employed by Babcocks working on the behalf of IP. IP will be conducting an investigation.

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Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 28th November 2017

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 72% (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 140 (Target = 146)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 82% (Target = 85%)

Incidents last week

20/11/2017 Woking Junction	2P11 CAT A SPAD (WK375) 2P11 passed WK375 at danger by a third of a coach length after the Driver misread the signal on the gantry. There was no allegation against signalling or rail head. This incident is subject to a Level 2 investigation.
20/11/2017 Woking Down Yard	Derailment Engine 6Y55 The DB Cargo Shunter at within the down yard reported that a locomotive on 6Y55 had derailed within No 2 road. Upon investigation it was established that the sand / aggregate pile had compacted into the check rail and allowed the locomotive wheel to ride over and derail. The incidence occurred on Network Rail infrastructure. This incident is subject to a Level 1 investigation.
22/11/2017 Woking	Staff Accident Whilst fitting an AWS electro magnet on WK608 an S&T member of staff trapped and crushed their right index finger. The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time. This accident is subject to a Level 1 investigation
23/11/2017 Winchfield	Staff Accident A member of staff from Woking D&P twisted their ankle by the substation. First aid was given on site and the Golden Hour was applied. This accident is subject to a Level 1 investigation
24/11/2017 Waterloo	Worksite irregularity, Item 29 ES for WON 34 Item 29 reported that a Wessex Capacity member of staff was working alone without a COSS present. Upon being approached, the individual advised that he had signed in however; this was not reflected on the COSS paperwork. This incident is subject to an IP investigation.
26/11/2017 Weybridge	6J06 Oil Leak The TQS working in item 41 (Berrylands – Byfleet Jn/Byfleet and New Haw – Effingham Jn – Addlestone Jn) reported that 6J06 on the up fast line country side of the station had an oil leak. 100 litres of biodegradable oil was lost. 2 staff were affected by the leak, an accident form was generated and the Golden Hour was applied. This incident / accident is subject to a Level 1 investigation

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Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 21st November 2017

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 81% (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 83 (Target = 146)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 83% (Target = 85%)

Incidents last week

11/11/2017 Bournemouth	Staff Assault The Bournemouth Mobile Operations Manager observed a drunken male walking in the road coming towards his vehicle and reduced his speed. The male then proceeded to throw themselves onto the bonnet of the vehicle, aggressively knocked on the driver’s side window and hurled abuse at the MOM about being ran over. The incident was witnessed by a Bus Driver and was reported to the Police. The Golden Hour was applied for chain of care.
13/11/2017 Templecombe	Operational Irregularity Upon communicating with a COSS to take a line blockage, the Signaller made an error and granted the block with a train still in section on the belief that it had passed the work group. It was upon the authority number being given and when the staff walked onto the track to start work, that the train then approached. The staff were able to move in a position of safety and a Near Miss was not declared by the Driver. This incident is subject to further investigation.
04/11/2017 Eastleigh South Junction	Irregular Working Contractors CRE Section Manager saw two males wearing only orange tops. When seen, they appeared to run and hide in trees bushes behind a disused washer. Upon being approached, the males stated that they had been taking pictures of HV switchgear. The men left site and were seen to get in a McGinley van. The incident was reported to BTP and McGinley to follow up and investigate accordingly.
15/11/2017 Raynes Park	2F94 Cat A SPaD W186 2F94 reported passing W186 at danger by 15 feet after losing concentration. There was no allegation against the signalling or the unit. This incident is subject to further investigation.
15/11/2017 Wilton Junction / Warminster	Near Miss – 3S80 3S80 called into Salisbury Signal Box to advise them of a near miss, which occurred at approximately 118m 20ch, near bridge E29/34 Tytherington. The Driver advised that as the train came around a curve, they saw a member of staff with a blue bag and sounded the horn. The member of staff acknowledged. As they continued, the Driver then came across two further staff members in orange clothing within the 4 foot, who looked surprised. One of the staff members pulled the other from the track into the cess. Upon further investigation it was identified that Salisbury P-Way were dealing with a track defect in the area who had been taking line blockages in the area. The Signaller was not implicated.This incident is subject to further investigation.
15/11/2017 Wilton Junction / Warminster	Staff seen crossing track on mobile phones – 3S80 An S&T Cover team working on the behalf of Works Delivery were seen to cross the track using mobile phones. This incident is subject to further investigation.
16/11/2017 Waterloo	Staff Accident A member of Ganymede staff working for Clapham DU carrying out a sleeper change, twisted their left knee damaging a ligament. He attended hospital where he was fitted with a leg brace and given crutches for support. The Golden Hour was applied and this became a lost time injury.
18/11/2017 Wimbledon	Staff accident A member of staff Pway staff walked into a bracket at the back of their van whilst loading equipment causing a lump to appear and bruising under the right eye. The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time.

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Wessex Safety Hour – 14th November 2017

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 73% (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 77 (Target = 146)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 80% (Target = 85%)

Incidents last week

22/10/2017 Ash	Cat A Spad 3S83 (GD1331) Guildford SB reported that 3S83 has passed ground position light GD1331 without authority. The train passed the signal by 18-20 foot. The signal should have been displaying a red aspect, but the driver disputed this and upon visiting the location the following day, the driver manager identified that sunlight had been affecting the signal giving a false aspect.
29/10/2017 Petersfield	2P20 CAT A SPAD and Station Overrun GSMR Rec call sent by 2P20 to report that the train would be unable to stop due to poor railhead conditions. The emergency brake had been applied. The train came to a stand 6 coaches beyond the signal and the barriers were not fully lowered.
03/11/2017 Maiden Newton / Dorchester West	Staff Accident A member of Outer Pway was un-keying e-clips using a hammer, when one of the keys ricocheted off of the top of the boot off a member of staff put behind the key to block it and left a mark on their left shin. Once they had been assisted back to the van, a cold compress was applied. The Golden Hour was applied and no lost time was anticipated.
03/11/2017 Surbiton	Staff Vehicle Collision No Injured Parties A Works Delivery vehicle had been parked on Upper Brighton Road whilst a team worked on the line. Upon their return, they found that the vehicle had rolled back and collided with a short term hire vehicle. There was light damage to the Network Rail vehicle. The hire vehicle had a large dent on the near side rear panel and the rear near side window had also been damaged. It was unclear if the handbrake had been applied correctly.
06/11/17 Wimbledon	2L10 Derailed As 2L10 from Basingstoke to London Waterloo crossed from the Main line to the East Putney (LUL) lines, the rear coach derailed on LUL (TFL) infrastructure. The derailed coach travelled approximately 150 yards until the train came to a stand beside the Wimbledon Waitrose and under a signal gantry. There were approximately 300 passengers on board who were full evacuated 2hrs 15 mins later. There was 1 reported injury. This incident had a good response and the line was open 2 days later. Early indications point toward the track spreading under load. LUL (TFL) will be conducting the investigation into this event.
09/11/2017 Eastleigh	Possession Irregularity – Item 60 The ODM reported that an irregularity had occurred within item 60 (Worting Jnc to Eastleigh East Jnc (2250 – 0500)) where Outer DU staff were working on 422 points within Eastleigh East Yard, but outside of the worksite. There were further reports that an RRV being had also been involved. 01:21 – The On Call level 1Eastleigh P-Way manager was appointed IO, due to the ODM managing another item 60 incident involving a PICOP communication oversight between himself and Basingstoke.
09/11/2017 Clapham Junction	CAT A SPAD 9M48 Wimbledon SSM reported that 9M48 had passed W304 signal at danger within platform 2 Upon receipt of the RT3189, it was established that the Driver had pressed the TRTS and then departed without realising the signal was at red. The train was brought to a stand by TPWS, one coach length beyond the signal. The Driver made no allegations against the signalling or the unit. (Note: Upon further investigation it was identified that a fault had been outstanding on the Automatic Route Setting which would normally set the route for a train when the TRTS is pressed).

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