Rail sub-contractors are "cutting corners" on safety

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As figures from the UK Health and Safety Executive reveal that rail deaths increased by nearly double between 1997 and 1998 to 47, health and safety officials in the rail industry are concerned that growing pressure on privatised rail companies to deliver results, is leading to less commitment to health and safety now than five years ago. According to a new survey of health and safety professionals in the rail sector, UK rail companies and the franchising directorate need to focus more on health and safety as a number of sub-contractors may be cutting corners to meet project deadlines, while health and safety officials do not feel that they have as great a role to play as in <1993>. There is an increased risk for rail passengers from the current situation according to Stephen Fulwell, head of technical affairs at the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.

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UK: Survey shows that rail companies & franchising directorate need to focus more on health & safety

United Kingdom, Public affairs, Article

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An isthmus tale

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It can be both interesting and demanding to travel on the Tehuantepec railway line in Mexico. This line, which stretches from the Caribbean port of Coatzacoalcos to Salina Cruz on the Pacific, was constructed in the 1890s, and there are still signs of the original fittings at the station in Coatzacoalcos. The 302 km journey is scheduled to take nine hours, but delays are common. The line is used by many local people along its route, as road travel is difficult.

Mexico, Transportation

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