TSSA has received reports of trains being routed incorrectly, which can result in serious safety incidents if trains are sent onto unsafe rails, as well as service delays and disruption. The union also received reports of line blockages caused by signal boxes that had been left closed and safety warning signals that had not been activated to alert train drivers, as well as reports of stand-in staff attempting to dispatch a train while a red signal was displayed. TSSA General Secretary Manuel Cortes stated, “Any one of these safety violations could have resulted in a serious accident, putting both passengers and rail workers at risk.” We are requesting that the safety inspectorate investigate these alarming reports immediately and ensure that safe working conditions are in place during tomorrow’s action. “The priority must be safety.” Corners should never be cut, even during lawful industrial action. Inexperienced or untrained personnel should not be assigned to any safety-critical roles, particularly signalling, control, or train dispatch. We urge our members not to be pushed into doing work they are unsure about doing safely. The best way to avoid disruption is for the government to come to the table and resolve the dispute, rather than using unsafe working practises that endanger staff and passengers.” TSSA has requested an investigation into rail safety following reports of multiple trains being sent in the wrong direction and some attempting to leave stations while signals were red during yesterday’s strike. TSSA has received reports of trains being routed incorrectly, which can result in serious safety incidents if trains are sent onto unsafe rails, as well as service delays and disruption. The union also received reports of line blockages caused by signal boxes that had been left closed and safety warning signals that had not been activated to alert train drivers, as well as reports of stand-in staff attempting to dispatch a train while a red signal was displayed. TSSA General Secretary Manuel Cortes stated, “Any one of these safety violations could have resulted in a serious accident, putting both passengers and rail workers at risk.” We are requesting that the safety inspectorate investigate these alarming reports immediately and ensure that safe working conditions are in place during tomorrow’s action. “The priority must be safety.” Corners should never be cut, even during lawful industrial action. Inexperienced or untrained personnel should not be assigned to any safety-critical roles, particularly signalling, control, or train dispatch. We urge our members not to be pushed into doing work they are unsure about doing safely. “The best way to avoid disruption is for the government to come to the table and resolve the dispute, rather than using unsafe working practises that endanger staff and passengers.”