A Close Call is defined as anything that is likely to cause harm or damage. This includes the potential to: Harm a person including minor, major injuries, and fatalities Harm the environment and/or protected species Damage railway infrastructure, plant, vehicles, tools, equipment, systems and information Watch the close call video below: What’s the difference between […]
A Close Call is defined as anything that is likely to cause harm or damage. This includes the potential to: Harm a person including minor, major injuries, and fatalities Harm the environment and/or protected species Damage railway infrastructure, plant, vehicles, tools, equipment, systems and information Watch the close call video below: What’s the difference between […]
In 2015 an inter-continental industry subgroup on safety culture was offered the opportunity by the European Commission to develop and deliver a twinning programme across Europe to support learning and sharing across European Union/ European Free Trade Association (EU/EFTA) Member State rail infrastructure manager or an association of EU/EFTA rail infrastructure managers with a focus on […]
https://safety.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/LookoutStruckBriefing.mp4 At approximately 12:05 on the 22 August 2017, an advanced lookout was struck by a South Western Railways passenger train. The lookout sustained cuts and bruises to his elbow, which required stitches. The advanced lookout was part of a three man track patrolling team and was providing advanced warning from the down cess to […]
