LADB-31
Response
Historic
AI-assessed
Ensure adequate supply and training of signal sighters for workload
Recommendation
Railtrack, in consultation with the TOCs, should examine the availability of signal sighters to meet the expected workload and take all necessary steps to ensure that there is an adequate supply of trained signal sighters and an adequate range of skills (para 11.20).
Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
No specific published evidence has been identified from the provided official sources regarding steps taken to ensure an adequate supply and training of signal sighters to meet workload demands. The Ladbroke Grove Inquiry was published in 2000, and no recent updates or specific policy documents related to this recommendation are available in the provided search results.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 19 Mar 2026
Checked data held on this site (government responses, progress updates, independent evidence)
External sources searched: www.gov.uk, www.legislation.gov.uk, hansard.parliament.uk
Jurisdiction
UK-wide
Response
Historic
Response
HistoricNo government response recorded.
Themes & Tags
Recommendation age
24.5 yrs
Last formal update
No formal updates