Field Service’s Post

A simple yet powerful truth. A uniform doesn’t make someone a hero. True heroism in our facilities is so much more than that: It's about... ➟ Braving the storms, committed to safety and service ➟ Diligence in maintenance, ensuring operational excellence ➟ Swift responses to weather challenges, protecting property and people ➟ Unseen hours of hard work that keep our environments pristine It's about the actions taken every day by our dedicated team behind the wheel. These are the actions that keep East Coast Facilities, Inc. safe and operational, no matter the weather. And they have everything to do with dedication, not just the uniform. The best facility managers know and see this. As we often say: "It’s not about the role, it’s about the goal." Our drivers, our facility heroes, embody this every day.

As a proud gold partner of National Road Safety Week (5-12 May 2024), we at Toll Group are committed to driving change and fostering a culture of safety on our roads. This week is a powerful reminder of the collective responsibility we share in ensuring the well-being of every road user.   By taking the pledge, we're not just making a promise to ourselves; we're setting an example for others to follow. We're acknowledging that our actions have the power to prevent accidents and save lives. We're embracing the principles of road safety as part of our core values.   This week, let's all pledge to: - Stay alert and minimise distractions. - Never use our phones while driving. - Respect speed limits and traffic laws. - Never drive under the influence. - Be considerate of all road users, especially the most vulnerable.   As a gold partner, we lead by example, showing that road safety is a priority not just during this week, but every day. Join us in making this commitment here https://lnkd.in/ghmFUPbT and encourage others to do the same. Together, we can make our roads a safer place for everyone.

Across the Network Rail ‘Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 and Borders’ route, we have been working hard to improve train 🚂 service punctuality 🕰️ . We are making progress but still more to do…… We have dealt with many of the obvious issues, TSRs etc, reducing delay impacts there by over 80% in 2 years. We are also working collaboratively with Transport for Wales and our NR ‘System Operator’ colleagues on timetable evolutions and more. We also have a growing number of relatively simple schemes that provide #MarginalGains . A minute or two, sometimes more, on services all day, every day….. These gains all build up to a higher performing railway, more resilient etc. Elliott Swallow from TfW recently posted that most of the TfW mark 4 services running between Cardiff and Manchester have now been strengthened to 5 carriages - vital capacity. Lovely trains, by the way, and with proper catering on board (try it!). We have worked jointly with TfW to enhance the passenger experience on this vital corridor. I am pleased that we have been able to increase the speed profiles for these superb and comfortable (loco hauled) trains between Shrewsbury and Crewe over this weekend - permanent speed restriction (PSR) increases. And we move on to the Shrewsbury to Hereford section next (with a well advanced plan, commissioning soon). We have many other small and simple schemes now on a roll - Carmarthen, Ferryside, Cardiff area, Shrewsbury, Bidston Line, North Wales coast, Cambrian lines and more. The railway engineering being kept as simple as possible, costs kept low, sensible risk management, but performance enhancement being realised! A thank you from me to everyone who is collaborating on these relative cheap and effective projects. And finally, a challenge from me to all of us railway engineering folks (I am one): how can we further accelerate and simplify these types of schemes……? Faster, simpler and cheaper implementation, without taking undue risk - I believe there are many opportunities and would be keen to hear feedback on this 😎. Cheers Nick #RailwayFamily #RailwayResilience #RightTimeRailway #ItNeedntCostAFortune

Early in my TRL career the thought of responding to letters from the public filled me with fear. I now see it as a privilege. A recent letter I received on warning triangles gave me pause for thought on how sometimes asking the right question (not always the expected one) can take us in directions in which we may not have otherwise gone. Read the resulting article here: https://lnkd.in/e5YyewWc #roadsafety #innovation

What’s a Committee To Do?

The second in our safe system approach series. Again, well worth the 5 minutes invested.

Follow along with DEW as we dive into Explore SC@Work! We will feature an individual each week to learn more about their South Carolina job. Today, we get to know Charles Becker, a School Bus Driver. You can read the highlights of his job in the image and visit dew.sc.gov/explore to learn more about being a School Bus Driver and find out about other great jobs statewide. Make sure to visit the page and our social media as we feature new occupations weekly! #explorescwork #scdew #sclmi

It’s the people in business that make the difference. And there are some special people at Hamilton who go above and beyond for our clients. 👇   Thanks to Catherine who recently shared her experience coordinating maintenance agreements with Client Service Manager, Michelle Laws.   “I wanted to express my gratitude for your efforts. You’ve been wonderful. Your dedication and assistance is truly valued” -Catherine   #Elevators #Stratamanagement #OwnersCorporation #BodyCorporate #ElevatorMaintenance #BuildingMaintenance #PropertyManagement #RealEstate #BuildingManagement

National Road Safety Week, an annual initiative from the SARAH Group (Founder: National Road Safety Week), partners road safety advocates, organisations and Government. The week highlights the impact of road trauma and ways to reduce it. Driving remains one of the Australian energy industry's highest-risk activities, and this year, during National Road Safety Week (5-12 May) we encouraged all road users to remember those who have lost their lives on our roads, to reflect on how we can make our roads safer, and act to make a difference. We are Stronger and Safer Together. https://lnkd.in/g2Pitr5t

Ready for the fall rush? 🍁 A well-prepared team is the key to staying ahead. Equip your field service business with the tools and processes needed for a successful season. #FieldServicePros #SeasonalTransition #BusinessSuccess