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RMT helpline 0800 376 3706 :: january 2016 :: RMTnews
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A safety report has called on
train drivers on driver-only
operations (DOO) to not solely
rely on the illumination of the
door interlock light.
The Rail Accident
Investigation Branch (RAIB)
issued the Urgent Safety Advice
(USA) after an incident at Hayes
and Harlington station earlier
this year in which a passenger
attempted to board a First Great
Western service, had her hand
trapped in the door and was
subsequently dragged 10 yards
along the platform (see page
opposite). When she tripped and
fell her hand was pulled free.
RMT general secretary Mick
Cash said that the union was
completely opposed to Driver
Only Operation and its forms,
including Driver Controlled
Operation (DCO) / Drive Door
Operation (DDO), throughout
the network.
“We firmly believe that this
method of operation is less safe
for passengers and the
workforce and our union will
not agree to the extension of
DOO or DCO /DDO under any
circumstances,” he said.
RAIB said that there is a
DRIVER-ONLY
OPERATION IS
DANGEROUS
Rail safety body issues
urgent warning to
drivers after woman
trapped by train door