Allan Spence

Independent chair and safety consultant

[Allan Spence @AllanSpenceRail]

@GordonDudman @Captain_Deltic Nothing changed materially in the Management Regs - that was the legal position since 1974. And reasonable practicability is a more balanced decision than just 'impracticality'.

[Allan Spence @AllanSpenceRail]

@SaintsRugby I feel the need to add my voice to the disappointment that many have expressed at this news. I am uninspired and urge a rethink about abandoning the iconic crest.

[Allan Spence @AllanSpenceRail]

@British_Airways @Omo_Hernandez Both my wife and I, on separate devices and with our respective Exec Club memberships are also unable to access the website or App

[Allan Spence @AllanSpenceRail]

@IanProsser7 So sorry to hear that Ian. I'm in Italy for my daughter's wedding, and the excess-alcohol-fuelled behaviours of many British youths could learn so much from here.

[Network Rail @networkrail]

📱 It's easy to get distracted when you're chatting or concentrating on something else.

⚠️ Do not stop on a level crossing like this man did! Always check for trains and stay aware, wherever your attention wanders.

➡️ https://t.co/X8pf4tIF6z

🫧 #BewaretheBubble

[Have I Got News For You @haveigotnews]

UK successfully ends Channel crossings, just not in the intended direction.

[Stig Abell @StigAbell]

“My director of communications has informed me that no rules have been broken”

[Allan Spence @AllanSpenceRail]

I despair @BritishTelecom call centre service. Since 28 Feb I’ve spent >5hrs in calls to 10 different staff trying to buy an extra service. 3 staff (2 of them managers) have so far failed to return calls at agreed times. Complaints process is not followed. @Ofcom

[Gavin Barwell @GavinBarwell]

Not the first to say this and I won't be the last, but the Government is going to have to explain why if Northern Ireland's position is so good it would be so bad for the rest of us

[Matt Cartoons @MattCartoonist]

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[Jeremy Vine | Here, on Tiktok, Insta & Facebook @theJeremyVine]

I don't think I've ever seen a more powerful road safety message than this one by @TACVictoria in Australia. THANK-YOU SO MUCH from the other side of the world.

[Allan Spence @AllanSpenceRail]

In the last few weeks, my wife and I have had some really frustrating experiences with @RevolutApp Overcharging for cash withdrawal, cancelling a card that they want to change due to a tech update and awful customer service. Is our experience unusual?

[Allan Spence @AllanSpenceRail]

@heather_waugh @RAIL @vanrob ViaRail also run passenger services on freight lines.

[Network Rail @networkrail]

🤔 In a world of your own, thinking about the weekend?

⚠️ Take care as you travel on the railway, wherever your attention wanders.

#BewaretheBubble #DistractionKills

[Allan Spence @AllanSpenceRail]

Shout out for Beata at @CostaCoffee Paddington Station. Despite about two year gap, and a change of venue, she remembered me as an old customer when she worked at the Euston station unit. Customer service par excellence.

[Stephen Menzies ACIRO @stephen37292ML]

Just finished dealing with my 36th fatality as Rail Incident Officer. It’s never easy dealing with the aftermath. Please speak to the “Samaritans” on 116123 if things get really bad in your life ..or talk to a member of staff .. we are here to listen and help where we can

[Allan Spence @AllanSpenceRail]

@paulfappleton Hope you all had a fantastic day.

[Allan Spence @AllanSpenceRail]

@TfL Thanks Tom @TfL. The TFL database of cars appears to have been corrupted - it is at odds with the official government database and other XC90 T8 users are likely to be wrongly accused too.

[Allan Spence @AllanSpenceRail]

My 2019 Volvo XC90 T8 plug in hybrid has a Euro6 engine. Why @volvocars and @TfL have I received 2 London ULEZ penalty change notices?

[Allan Spence @AllanSpenceRail]

@tms1967 @RAIL Plenty of staff present on the platform, even an LNR manager who’s limited interest in passenger service was just as galling.