Steam train SPAD Wootton Bassett

[saaby93]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-320...

Signal warning worked but cancelled in cab

Network Rail suspends West Coast Railway trains
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-32...

[saaby93]

I cant see how network rail can be blamed for this

I was seriously impressed that the steam loco was fitted with devices to prevent SPADs in case of driver error.
To find that theyve merely switched the thing off is incredibly less impressive

Rather than saying theyre trying to find a way around the ban the steam co should be putting in some serious retraining measures and show theyve realised how seriously they should be taking it

[saaby93]

Not surprised
Has anyone seen a public apology or even an apology for what led up to the SPAD?

[saaby93]

heebeegeetee said:

saaby93 said:

Not surprised
Has anyone seen a public apology or even an apology for what led up to the SPAD?

I presume they can't can they, until after all inquiries etc?

Reading between the lines NR were looking for some response probably at director level showing they were taking the SPAD seriously and were changing operating procedures to deal with it
Instead the response was we'll try to get other operators to run our services probably using the same drivers.
I cant see how anyone thought that would go down well

[saaby93]

Zad said:

That is surprising to say the least! Hopefully they can get things back up and running pretty soon then.

New directors new roles

NR said:

We welcome the commitment West Coast Railways has made to improving safety management; the changes to your Safety Management System (SMS); and the three new roles (Director/General Manager, Head of Safety and Non-Executive Director) being introduced to strengthen safety leadership and corporate governance. We note your appointment before services recommence of your new Non-Executive Director and Alex McGregor of Lloyds Register as interim Head of Safety pending the permanent appointment; and for the ongoing engagement of First Class Partnerships to ensure that changes to the SMS are implemented effectively.
We recognise and welcome that you intend to put in place a phased return of services, to allow you and your most experienced staff to implement your new procedures before use with a wider range of services.
We look forward to working closely with you and your new leadership team. This will include reviewing with you in three months the progress made by you in working within your new governance structure and Safety Management System.

A bit better than WCRs previous offering

[saaby93]

bbc have found it now
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-32622534