Jarvis Rail teams achieve outstanding safety result

Jarvis Rail has risen to Network Rail’s “365 day challenge” with two contracts clocking up more than 1.25 million RIDDOR* free man-hours between them. Network Rail has awarded the West Coast EE50 track renewals contract team with a silver plaque. In Scotland the West Coast Route Modernisation (WCRM) team has received the bronze award.

Jarvis Rail’s EE50 track renewals contract team has achieved an outstanding 750,000 man-hours without incurring a RIDDOR accident, as well as reducing the contract Accident Frequency Rate by 73%, compared to the same time last year. Staff based at the Crewe and Rugby depots continue to perform on this contract, and are now well on the way to achieving one million RIDDOR free man-hours.

The WCRM delivery team located at Shettleston and Guide Bridge, have achieved 500,000 RIDDOR free man-hours on the W171 High Output contract, work on which has now finished. This equates to around 20,000 x 12 hr shifts with approximately 30 people per shift, achieved in just less than a year.

Jarvis Rail’s Operations Director West Coast, Rick Thompson said: “This is an outstanding achievement and is testament to the dedication and hard work put in by everyone involved. We are committed to delivering the EE50 project to the highest standards in safety and quality and will continue to do so. With achievements like this it is not surprising that overall Jarvis Rail has one of the lowest AFR figures for a UK track renewals or major projects contractor.”

Jarvis Rail’s Managing Director for Scotland Raj Sinha said: “It has been a great team effort and is the result of improvements made in all areas of the planning and implementation process. Safety is always our number one priority - so a huge well done to everyone involved.”

Network Rail presented both teams with a plaque and cheque for their chosen charity. Jarvis Rail matched this amount, with the EE50 team making their donation to the NSPCC and the WCRM team supporting the Yorkshill Children’s Foundation where the money will contribute towards a cini-theatre within the hospital.

*The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995

Enquiries: Diane Mangan at Jarvis on 01904 713032 or 07843 001158

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