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| RGS Rulebook TW1, 10.6 17/04/2011 at 20:49 #2868 | |
BoxBoyKit
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Having recently browsed through Module TW1 of the RGS rulebook, I wonder if anyone could explain the significance of rule 10.6, which reads as follows: "If you see a class 325 electric multiple-unit train pass with a blue cant-rail light illuminated near the roof, you do not need to take any action." It should be pointed out that the issue I've been browsing is Issue 8, October 2008 so I'm not sure if it still applies. Thanks in advance, Kit Log in to reply |
| RGS Rulebook TW1, 10.6 17/04/2011 at 20:49 #15180 | |
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BoxBoyKit
166 posts |
Having recently browsed through Module TW1 of the RGS rulebook, I wonder if anyone could explain the significance of rule 10.6, which reads as follows: "If you see a class 325 electric multiple-unit train pass with a blue cant-rail light illuminated near the roof, you do not need to take any action." It should be pointed out that the issue I've been browsing is Issue 8, October 2008 so I'm not sure if it still applies. Thanks in advance, Kit Log in to reply |
| RGS Rulebook TW1, 10.6 18/04/2011 at 08:58 #15187 | |
postal
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Kit I've been in correspondence with a former colleague who was involved in the specification and procurement of the 325s from the Royal Mail side. The blue light indicated that a door was not securely latched; as the door was a roller shutter and part of the SSOW agreed between RM and the railway was that all containers inside the train should be secured with webbing straps while in transit, the assumption was that there was no safety issue. In the original specification, it was agreed that if the train was observed to be running with a door partly or fully open, the police would be called to meet it at the next suitable station in case there had been any tampering with the mail. At a meeting between Royal Mail operators, the Post Office Investigations Branch (the internal security people) and the British Transport Police in about 1994 or 1995, this policy was implemented as it would minimise the chance of a full 325 being brought to a stand in an "insecure" location. It was agreed that it could be allowed to run to it's scheduled next stop where it would be examined. A lot has changed since those days, but I presume the same rationale still applies. “In life, there is always someone out there, who won’t like you, for whatever reason, don’t let the insecurities in their lives affect yours.” – Rashida Rowe Log in to reply |
| RGS Rulebook TW1, 10.6 21/04/2011 at 08:26 #15265 | |
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BoxBoyKit
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Ah, thank you for clearing that up for me! Have wondered about that for a while. Thanks very much!
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