Improvement notices

Improvement notices issued since 1 April 2006: 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006.

Copies of improvement and prohibition notices can be found on our Public register. Guidance on searching ( PDF 2135 Kb) the Public register is available.

Prior to 1 April 2006, the Health and Safety Executive enforced health and safety legislation for railways and you will find relevant notices on the HSE website.

2012

Company and notice number	Brief description	Issue date	Compliance date	Result
Harsco Rail Limited I/UASTBW07022012HR	The Improvement Notice was served, following weekend inspection work on 28-29 January 2012 at Watford South Junction where stoneblowing work was taking place. The inspection highlighted that effective measures had not been taken to prevent operators accessing the work heads and other moving parts (danger zone) of the stone blower when in operation.	10 Feb 2012	30 Apr 2012	Open
Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway Company (1983) Limited I/4272418/2	The Improvement Notice was served against Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway Company (1983) Limited relating to an investigation into an incident that occurred on 13 November 2011 in which a runaway locomotive collided with a stabled train and a derailment occurred at Furnace Sidings, Blaenavon. The Improvement notice was issued due to their failure to have in place a suitable and sufficient Competence Management System.	31 Jan 2012	5 April 2012	Open
Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway Company (1983) Limited I/4272418/1	The Improvement Notice was served against Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway Company (1983) Limited relating to an investigation into an incident that occurred on 13 November 2011 in which a runaway locomotive collided with a stabled train and a derailment occurred at Furnace Sidings, Blaenavon. Then notice was served as they failed to have in place suitable and sufficient Traction and Rolling Stock Inspection and Maintenance arrangements for their Diesel Traction, Carriage and Wagon Departments to enable them to be maintained in a safe working order.	31 Jan 2012	5 April 2012	Open

Last updated: 13 March 2012

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