April 2018 - read more at www.rmtlondoncalling.org.

uk/trains
CBCT Is Here, But Shortfall of
Instructor Operators Looms
Train Operators should make sure tors several months ago and have
they’re fully comfortable with new done little to resolve the issue.
systems of work, in
Drivers must re-
a controlled environ-
ceive their training
ment, prior to work-
from a competent
ing on their own in
Instructor Operator;
passenger service.
otherwise they Mistakes Happen
A driver experience
shouldn’t complete
log book will have to
their log book entry It is acknowledged that with the
be completed by
for that trip. The transition from manual driving to
individual drivers
introduction of ATO automatic operation, Train Ops may
The log book will act
working is sched- have operational errors until such
as a record that
uled for the 27th of time as they become fully familiar
trips have been
May, 2018 from with new methods of working. With
completed in the
start of traffic in passenger service. this in mind an agreed form of
CBTC section & should be retained
words has been drawn up ( please
by the driver until the logbook is fully
Your local reps have been invited to see below) between the TU’s and
completed.
take part in familiarisation of the Management overseeing the intro-
ATO working on the 12th and 13th duction of ATO working.
The logbook will require Train Oper-
of May 2018.
ators to complete six trips in the “It is acknowledged that during the
CBTC area ( Latimer Rd to Ham- There is a six month window for introduction and for the following
mersmith Stations). At least two of drivers to have completed the class- three months after the implementa-
the trips must be in room training so if tion of CBTC across the SSL there
Shortfall of Instructor is likely to be an increased level of
PM, two in ATO and your training has
Operators operational incidents as drivers ad-
one trip in each di- been longer than
rection across the We expect few people to apply six months ago, be just to the new system of working.
migration boundary. for I/O due to the added respon- sure to highlight “In recognition of the new change in
sibility for little gain. This is train- this and also to the modes of driving the managers
It’s been identified ing on the cheap which used to
request an addi- across the SSL will take a support-
that there may be a be delivered by management. I/
tional three days of ive approach and make allowances,
shortfall of Instructor O's are taking on more responsi-
CBCT training. over and above that which would
Operators to deliver bility for less than £100 a month.
the training but man- Bosses have introduced peer to A training supple- normally be the case to take ac-
agement have been peer assessment as a seconded ment handbook is count of the new operating require-
informed that train- management role (CISA), some- going to be pro- ments in place.
ing cannot be diluted duced and circulat- “Line managers should be aware
to suit operational ed to assist drivers that after this transitional period the
needs of the business . Manage- with their underpinning knowledge normal arrangements of monitoring
ment were made aware of the po- on ATO working. and support will apply.”
tential shortfall of Instructor Opera-

RMT Upgrades Rep - Dave Rayfield 07719 132 161. Local IR Reps: Hammersmith - Ian Flatman 07716 815
405, Edgware Road - Josie Toussaint-Pinnock 07766 415 888, Barking C&H - Dave Ingoldby 07961 947421.
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Upgrade Issues Update

Sand Issues operating that unit in the rain please. ion trial will hopefully be rolled out
towards the end of 2018.
Is Hammersmith
One rolling stock
Saloon Doors
issue that may
lead to human depot a depot or Secure?
error on behalf of
the driver is the a siding? Your Rep’s have raised concerns
current problem about a recent spate of pilot lights lost
The RMT is still awaiting official notifi-
with the sanding between stations. The maintenance
cation as to whether or not Hammer-
equipment. teams have undertaken investiga-
smith Depot is to be deemed a Depot
tions, identified the root cause with
Depot staff have or Siding. The plan is to timetable two
remedial action being implemented.
ongoing training issues on how to fill trains a day through the train wash. A
the sanding equipment .As a result, briefing note will be provided to driv-
trains may start skidding and over- ers as there is nothing a driver will Get involved
shooting platforms. Braking and ac- need to operate.
There are so many ways you can
celeration rates can be modified if
get more involved with the RMT.
skidding become problematic and
drivers should notify service control Destination Drivers can attend our monthly
immediately if they believe there’s a branch meetings and our train
problem with their train. Nowhere grades meetings too.
LU is still waiting for the software to We also want you join the drivers
be released from Bombardier to re- RMT WhatsApp group. This useful
Wipe Out This solve the problems of CIS destina- two way communication tool allows
tions blanking in the first car. Appar- you to ask reps questions, and reps
Problem ently, this will not take place until the to keep you updated.
end of 2018. In the meantime, drivers
The Hammersmith & City Branch
The problem with the windscreen wip- on affected units should request a
meet on the first Wednesday of eve-
ers has been put down to a defective Train Technician ride with the train so
ry month at 16.00hrs at the Royal
component known as the ‘ spline’. the problem can be rectified at the
Exchange Public House, 26 Sale
The spline attaches the wip- trains destination.
Rd, London W2 1PU (nearest sta-
er arm to the wiper motor. A
tions Edgware Rd or Paddington).
one month trial is being un-
dertaken on unit 21079 /
Sit Comfy East Ham Branch meet on the
21080 which has new mo- The S stock seats cushion 1st Thursday of every month at
tor , wiper & spline fitted. Be project has been handed 15.00hrs at the Spotted Dog Public
sure to provide feedback on over to a Network Rail House, which is just outside of
the kit if you happen to be Secondee . A seat cush- Barking Station….. See you soon!

Your local reps: Mellissa Wilson Tony Collins Jeff Porter

Hammersmith Edgware Rd Barking
07884 263064 07949 228324 07951 969345