1 Exercise RailSafe Wednesday 11th July 2012. Welcome & Introduction Pauline Banks Emergency Planning Manager Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd.

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ExerciseRailSafeWednesday 11th July 2012

Welcome & Introduction

Pauline Banks

Emergency Planning Manager

Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd

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• SMOKING

• REFRESHMENTS

•MOBILE PHONES / Electronic Media

• FIRE ALARM / EVACUATION

• FIRST AID

• TOILETS

Domestic Arrangements….

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Aim

Provide an awareness of the inter agency response and co-operation required to deal with, and recover from

a rail incident involving radioactive materials

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Objectives

• Examine the multi-agency incident management required at

the scene.

• Confirm the procedures in place to deal locally and

nationally with a radiation incident.

• Be aware of the various agencies and their statutory role at

specialised incidents.

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Objectives contd

• Consider the investigation requirements following such an

event.

• Examine the media and public communications

requirements of a potentially sensitive rail incident.

• Consider the longer term implications of such a rail

incident.

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Syndicates

•Syndicates are multi-agency.

•Each table has a facilitator who should now introduce themselves and take a couple of minutes to go round the table for syndicate introductions.


Pauline Banks

Emergency Planning Manager


Direct Rail Services Ltd

Mark HemptonSecurity & Risk ManagerDirect Rail Services

RADSAFE Exercise Railsafe

Inverness 11th July 2012

Mark HemptonSecurity & Risk Manager

Company Overview

• Established 1996 as part of BNFL group, now part of the NDA

• 300+ employees

• HQ and main maintenance facility in Carlisle with smaller depots elsewhere. Scotland – Motherwell, Grangemouth and Inverness

• Sole carrier of nuclear materials by rail

• Nuclear approx. 45% of business and still growing. Still considered our most important sector

Key Interfaces (Add logos)• Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd (DSRL)

- customer for this traffic

• Network Rail- own and operate the national rail infrastructure- normally manage incidents affect the NRCI

• British Transport Police (BTP) - rail network’s police force, normally the first PoC

• Office for Nuclear Regulation – Civil Nuclear Security- approve DRS’s security arrangements

• RADSAFE - DRS ‘associate member’ through links with customers

Normal Operations

• Empty flask rail movement to Georgemas

• Empty/full road movements from Dounreay Site to Georgemas

• Train loaded at Georgemas railhead

• Fitness to run checks undertaken by DRS Trainman

• Train then departs in its’ pre-booked time slot (Driver + Trainman on board)

• Train runs in accordance with NR rules of the route and designated line speeds to final destination of Sellafield, where the train is unloaded

Incident Conditions

• All traincrew trained to respond appropriately and to initiate the appropriate emergency response arrangements

• Further detail during the exercise!!

Any Questions?

Scenario

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Scenario

• The day and time are as now.

• Weather is typical of a good Summers day, 22º C with a light Westerly breeze

• A livestock vehicle carrying 60 sheep is heading east on the A836 and is approaching Lairg Open Level Crossing .

• The crossing is just to the North of and in site of Lairg Railway Station.

• A freight train travelling south from Georgemas Junction carrying one nuclear fuel flask is also approaching the crossing.

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Scenario

• The driver of the freight train slows down to 15mph to traverse the crossing.

• The driver of the livestock truck disregards the flashing warning lights and collides with the lead engine as it traverses the crossing.

• The train driver applies the emergency brakes and the train comes to halt with the flask wagon straddling the crossing.

• On colliding with the lead engine, the truck is dragged along the side of the train and comes to rest embedded in the side of the flask wagon

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(Cab View)

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The Scene

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Additional Information

• The train crew have not been injured and are able to initiate the normal accident notification procedures.

• The truck driver has also escaped serious injury but his mate is trapped in the cab.

• The drivers mate is trapped in the cab and unconscious and appears to have serious head injuries.

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• The truck driver phones 999 reports the accident and asks for all the emergency services to attend stating that there is a radiation sign on the train.

• The truck driver also informs the 999 operator that some smoke is starting to billow from around his truck and there is also some liquid which appears to be dripping from below the truck.

• There are no signs of a fire at present and he is unsure as to whether the smoke and leaking liquid is coming from his truck or the rail wagon

Additional Information

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Question Set 1

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Question Set 1

• What is your organisation’s immediate response?

• Given the location, what would be the ETA’s of initial resources?

• What information would you be looking for and where would you source this from?

• In terms of initial resources, what considerations would your organisation take into account?

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Question Set 1

TIME UP!

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Question Set 1 Feedback

• What is your organisation’s immediate response?

• Given the location, what would be the ETA’s of initial resources?

• What information would you be looking for and where would you source this from?

• In terms of initial resources, what considerations would your organisation take into account?

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Update

Scenario

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J Forsyth to insert Google map view of Lairg

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Scenario Update

• At the time of the incident, the Inverness to Wick passenger service train is sitting in the northbound platform at Lairg Station awaiting the freight train to pass.

• The train is very busy with approximately 80 passengers on board. Some have been alarmed by the noise of the collision and are asking the passenger train crew what is happening.

• In addition, there is a light breeze blowing which is carrying the smoke towards Lairg. Householders are becoming concerned about the smoke and are also ringing the emergency services for advice.

• Traffic is now building up on either side of the crossing with drivers getting out of their vehicles to see what has happened and assist.

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Question Set 2

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Question Set 2

Resources are beginning to arrive at the given location (RADSAFE are en-route):-

•What would be your first priorities/actions?

•Discuss how the management of the incident will be effectively achieved, giving particular attention to:-

• Levels of management• Co-ordination of resources• Inter-agency liaison• Incident management structure on/off site• Communications (including media communications)• Initial Strategy

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Question Set 2

TIME UP!

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Resources are beginning to arrive at the given location (RADSAFE are en-route):-

•What would be your first priorities/actions?

•Discuss how the management of the incident will be effectively achieved, giving particular attention to:-

• Levels of management• Co-ordination of resources• Inter-agency liaison• Incident management structure on/off site• Communications (including media communications)• Initial Strategy

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Update

Scenario

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Scenario Update

It is now 2 and a half hours into the incident and:-

• The inner and outer cordons have been set up.

• The casualty has been?????????????

• The source of the smoke has been traced and dealt with.

• RADSAFE personnel are now on the scene and have carried out radiation monitoring declaring the scene safe.

• The dripping liquid from the truck has stopped but a pool formed as a result is now slowly running into a nearby storm drain / ditch.

• The truck driver is getting very concerned about the welfare of the animals in his trailer.

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Question Set 3

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Question Set 3

• What are the key issues your organisation has had to deal with?

• What other issues or considerations will your organisation have to deal with (operationally)?

• Who else have you informed or should you inform regarding this incident?

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Question Set 3

TIME UP!

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• What are the key issues your organisation has had to deal with?

• What other issues or considerations will your organisation have to deal with (operationally)?

• Who else have you informed or should you inform regarding this incident?

RADSAFE Overview

TBC

Network Rail /

The Rail Incident OfficerJohn Forsyth

Security & Emergency Planning Specialist (Scotland)

Network Rail

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Level Crossing Statistics

• 7,000 level crossings across the UK

• 1,500 are public vehicular crossings

• Scotland has 622 level crossings

• 95 of these crossings are on public roads

• 680 million vehicles use level crossing safely each year

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Rail Incident Officer

The nominated and certificated person who is responsible for on-site commandand control of all rail related organisations and their support at an accident or incident involving train operations, lines or sidings.

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Definition

The Rail Incident Officer (RIO) must:

• Be someone with the competency & certificated to carry out the role

• Be the focal point of contact with the emergency services on site

• Co-ordinate all activities on site/locus and take responsibility for the determination of the cause of the occurrence and site clearance arrangements

• Offer advice, maintain safety

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Identification

RAIL INCIDENT OFFICERR.I.O.

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• Network Rail on-call staff

Local Operations Manager (LOM)

or

Mobile Operations Manager (MOM)

• Staff with a “Day Job”

• Available 24/7

• Appointed “as” & “when” required by Route Control

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Immediate Priorities

• Make the site safe

• Get Help

• Assess the circumstances

• Preserve the evidence

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Focus

• Interface with Emergency Services incident officers on site

• Interface with the regulatory bodies:

• Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB)

• HSE, HMRI, SEPA.

• Rail Industry Support, including contractors

• Rail Industry collection and preservation of evidence and investigation

• Site Safety Management

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Rail Incident “On Site” Structure

Rail Incident OfficerRIO

Train Operations Liaison Officer (TOLO)

Infrastructure EngineerRecovery Engineer

EWS Railways

RIO Support or Incident Command Vehicle

Site Safety ManagerAny other post e.g.

Media Liaison

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Types of incidents an RIO will be appointed to:-

• Derailments and collisions

• Person falling from or struck by train

• Obstruction of the line

• External emergencies, e.g. gas leaks affecting operational railway

• RIO to liaise with SIO when station incident will impact upon the

operational railway

The Role of British Transport Police

The Role of British Transport Police

• Introduction• The Scottish Area• Role of the BTP• Major Incidents• Primacy

• Introduction• The Scottish Area• Role of the BTP• Major Incidents• Primacy

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

British Transport Police is the national police force for the railways providing a policing service to rail operators, their staff and passengers throughout England, Wales and Scotland.

As a dedicated, specialist force British Transport Police’s (BTP) purpose is to protect and serve passengers, staff and the railway. Over the years, we have built up a wealth of experience in responding to major incidents – both those unique to our environment and those which have affected the wider community. We police the tracks and provide a service to rail operators, their staff and passengers across the country, and strive to provide a policing service which delivers a safe railway environment that is free from disruption and the fear of crime.

British Transport Police is the national police force for the railways providing a policing service to rail operators, their staff and passengers throughout England, Wales and Scotland.

As a dedicated, specialist force British Transport Police’s (BTP) purpose is to protect and serve passengers, staff and the railway. Over the years, we have built up a wealth of experience in responding to major incidents – both those unique to our environment and those which have affected the wider community. We police the tracks and provide a service to rail operators, their staff and passengers across the country, and strive to provide a policing service which delivers a safe railway environment that is free from disruption and the fear of crime.

We also police the:– London Underground system– Docklands Light Railway– the Midland Metro tram system– Croydon Tramlink– Glasgow Subway.

We also police the:– London Underground system– Docklands Light Railway– the Midland Metro tram system– Croydon Tramlink– Glasgow Subway.


• 2982 Police Officers• 337 PCSOs• 206 Special

Constables• 1350 Police staff









• 233 Police Officers• 21 Special Constables• 29 Police staff• 334 Railway Stations

• 233 Police Officers• 21 Special Constables• 29 Police staff• 334 Railway Stations

BTPA 2008 – 2011 Strategic GoalsBTPA 2008 – 2011 Strategic Goals

• Reducing Crime and Disorder• Protecting the railway economy• Increasing BTP’s capacity and capability

through improved efficiency and effectiveness• Providing a better service to passengers, rail

staff and the rail industry

• Reducing Crime and Disorder• Protecting the railway economy• Increasing BTP’s capacity and capability

through improved efficiency and effectiveness• Providing a better service to passengers, rail

staff and the rail industry


HMIC 2010 InspectionHMIC 2010 Inspection

• ‘Its is doing particularly well in areas of responding to immediate incidents, reducing violent offences, improving victim satisfaction, investigating fatalities and returning the railway to normality’

• ‘More needs to be done to reduce live cable theft and improve perception of passenger safety’

• ‘Its is doing particularly well in areas of responding to immediate incidents, reducing violent offences, improving victim satisfaction, investigating fatalities and returning the railway to normality’

• ‘More needs to be done to reduce live cable theft and improve perception of passenger safety’


InvernessAberdeenDundeePerthStirling

KirkcaldyEdinburgh – 24 hours

Glasgow – 24 hours

MotherwellKilwinningPaisleyDalmuir

InvernessAberdeenDundeePerthStirling

KirkcaldyEdinburgh – 24 hours

Glasgow – 24 hours

MotherwellKilwinningPaisleyDalmuir

SCOTTISH AREASCOTTISH AREA

ROLE of BTPROLE of BTP

• Reassurance Policing• Criminal Investigation• Neighbourhood &

Community Policing• Counter Terrorism• Football• Criminal Justice• Emergencies Planning



ROLE of BTPROLE of BTP





• Restorative Justice• Family Liaison• Crime Scene Investigation• Public Order• Search Teams• Education• Learning and

Development

• Restorative Justice• Family Liaison• Crime Scene Investigation• Public Order• Search Teams• Education• Learning and

Development

MAJOR INCIDENTSMAJOR INCIDENTS

Agreement on responsibilities between BTP and the local police force will be subject to negotiation with the local force at the outset of any major incident. Whilst most incidents on the railway fall within the jurisdiction of the BTP, the Chief Constable for the police area where the incident occurs will always retain responsibility for their geographical area and local community

Generally in relation to uniform response BTP will lead on matters within the inner cordon and on railway property, and the local police force will assist with the outer cordons and matters off railway property.

Terrorist matters will have separate arrangements. BTP and the local police force will reach clear agreement on who is responsible for what functions relating to the major incident and discuss mutual aid dependant upon the circumstances.

Agreement on responsibilities between BTP and the local police force will be subject to negotiation with the local force at the outset of any major incident. Whilst most incidents on the railway fall within the jurisdiction of the BTP, the Chief Constable for the police area where the incident occurs will always retain responsibility for their geographical area and local community

Generally in relation to uniform response BTP will lead on matters within the inner cordon and on railway property, and the local police force will assist with the outer cordons and matters off railway property.

Terrorist matters will have separate arrangements. BTP and the local police force will reach clear agreement on who is responsible for what functions relating to the major incident and discuss mutual aid dependant upon the circumstances.

PRIMACYPRIMACY

• Protocol between BTP and Scottish Police Service– Investigation of crime– Reporting and Recording Offences– Mutual Aid– Extended Jurisdiction– Anti-Terrorism Powers– Traffic Control and Escorts– Accountability– Complaints

• Protocol between BTP and Scottish Police Service– Investigation of crime– Reporting and Recording Offences– Mutual Aid– Extended Jurisdiction– Anti-Terrorism Powers– Traffic Control and Escorts– Accountability– Complaints

• ACPOS / BTP Memorandum of Understanding

– Suspicious / non-suspicious deaths– Industrial accidents– Collapse in train or station– Drug / suspected drug deaths– Levels Crossing Road Traffic Collisions

• ACPOS / BTP Memorandum of Understanding

– Suspicious / non-suspicious deaths– Industrial accidents– Collapse in train or station– Drug / suspected drug deaths– Levels Crossing Road Traffic Collisions

PRIMACYPRIMACY

• ACPOS Emergency Procedures Manual:

– Agreement between both Forces must be recorded and communicated to all officers on site.

– Irrespective of rank of first officer to arrive initial action of assessment is vital

– BTP will assume interim command, trains have been stopped and traction current turned off, ensure protection of inner cordon, collection and recording of all property from the scene.

• ACPOS Emergency Procedures Manual:

– Agreement between both Forces must be recorded and communicated to all officers on site.

– Irrespective of rank of first officer to arrive initial action of assessment is vital

– BTP will assume interim command, trains have been stopped and traction current turned off, ensure protection of inner cordon, collection and recording of all property from the scene.

PRIMACYPRIMACY

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Lunch Break

Please return and be seated by 13:30 latest

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Scenario

Update

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Scenario Update

• Reporters from the various media have arrived at the scene and are trying to get information on what has happened and want to interview emergency services leaders..

• Initial reports from the media have highlighted (wrongly) that there is a suspected radiation leak and there have been aerial photographs of firefighters and others wearing ‘special’ suits.

• Your organisation has been inundated with calls from the media too asking for interviews.

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Question Set 4

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Question Set 4

• How are the media going to be managed on site and by whom?

• Who should act as media spokesperson on site?

• What sort of information should be provided to the media and by whom.

• What sort of information should not be provided to the media and by whom.

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Question Set 4

TIME UP!

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• How are the media going to be managed on site and by whom?

• Who should act as media spokesperson on site?

• What sort of information should be provided to the media and by whom.

• What sort of information should not be provided to the media and by whom.

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Recovery Considerations

All agencies to contribute

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‘Smash Hit’ Film

Open Forum

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Feedback Form

Please take 5 minutes to complete the feedback form and hand it to your facilitator.

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Feedback

Closing Remarks

TBC

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On behalf of the exercise planning team,

thank you for attending & participating.

Safe journey home

1 Exercise RailSafe Wednesday 11th July 2012. Welcome & Introduction Pauline Banks Emergency Planning Manager Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd.

Documents

scenario slide

scene slide

flask wagon slide

cab view slide

important sector slide

rail nuclear

train driver

railway incident officer