SAFETY BULLETIN - NRB19-15 INSECURE ACCESS POINTS Loading... Taking too long? Reload document | Open in new tab Download [91.71 KB] Safety Bulletin - NRB19-15 Insecure access points Safety Bulletin - NRB19-15 Insecure access pointsOverviewOn the 15th September an access gate was left unlocked between Topsham and Exton on the Exmouth branch line following track renewal work in the area.When staff arrived to secure the gate, children were found on the line having accessed the railway via this gate.This incident follows several recent occurrences where people have accessed the infrastructure via insecure access points.On the 13th August 2019 a man and child were found trackside near Hendon (Eastern), The individuals had accessed the line via a gate which had not been secured by the lock and chain.On the 25th July 2019 a group of trespassers were found lineside near Leagrave (Eastern). An insecure access gate was found at the location.On the 12th July 2019 an inebriated lady used an unsecure gate to access the line along the official signal box walking route to the bottom of the signal box steps at Mickle Trafford (North West & Central).On the 26th June 2019 Keymer (Southern) substation compound access gate was left open resulting in access to a high voltage location.Insecure access points allow trespassers to access the infrastructure.This poses serious safety and security risks and provides an opportunity for crime and malicious acts to occur.What you should do?To ensure safe access and egress to the Railway infrastructure apply standard NR/L3/TRK/002/D15, which states that access points should be routinely inspected, checking that they are secured and if not notifying fault control.Authorised access points should be secured when not in use.Discussion PointsWhat would prevent you locking the gate/securing the site?Do you report close calls/faults when you find issues relating to site security?Do you understand the impacts and financial penalties for leaving the railway insecure?Remember that security is everyone's business and you are responsible for your own and others' safety.Challenge security risks and concerns.Use the close calls system (01908 723500 or via the app), inform a member of staff or report via AskSecurity@networkrail.co.uk.Text BTP on 61016 to report a crime or incident. In an emergency call 999.Further information on Railway Security, including the HOT and WHAT protocols are available on Safety Central, This link will take you to a poster that should be displayed in buildings where staff who access the infrastructure regularly will see them.Download Bulletin Name*FirstLast Email* Date* Choose A Response *Select valueI confirm that I have read and understood the bulletinI don't understand the bulletin and require more informationSubmitReset