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    irish_rail replied to the thread ASLEF strikes W/c 6th May.
    But what you are ignoring is where we would be where the strikes not to be happening. Leisure, travel, hospitality would all be doing...
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    irish_rail replied to the thread ASLEF strikes W/c 6th May.
    And I think your attitude far better represents what normal, none enthusiast , reasonable people think. It only seems to be enthusiasts...
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    irish_rail replied to the thread ASLEF strikes W/c 6th May.
    I'm not really sure how drivers can be much more productive. Modernisation and reform is a total misnomer. When I drive a busy Plymouth...
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    irish_rail replied to the thread ASLEF strikes W/c 6th May.
    You seriously don't think Labour would do a deal, say 4 percent no strings for train drivers? Why not? it would pay for itself. These...
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    irish_rail replied to the thread ASLEF strikes W/c 6th May.
    Then why is it everytime I mention I'm a train driver to someone I don't know the first thing they ask about is the industrial action...
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    irish_rail replied to the thread ASLEF strikes W/c 6th May.
    All of those proffessions have seen above inflation payrises in past 5 years. In some cases as high as 20 percent (NHS consultants last...
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    irish_rail replied to the thread Merseyrail legacy fleet updates (Class 507/508).
    They certainly have a tram feel to them though.
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    irish_rail replied to the thread Stopper allowed out first.
    100 percent this is my experience as a driver.
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    irish_rail replied to the thread Stopper allowed out first.
    Having travelled on the train as a passenger for part of its journey, I would slightly dispute your assertion that it wasn't down to...
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    irish_rail replied to the thread Stopper allowed out first.
    True , but the B and H stone trains are reasonably self contained. I'm sure something could be done. 1713646022 OK, well let's look at...
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    irish_rail replied to the thread Stopper allowed out first.
    No need for sarcasm. What do you propose? The current timetable isn't working ,FACT. Something needs doing. The turnarounds already...
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    irish_rail replied to the thread Stopper allowed out first.
    No you misunderstand me. The fast does not overtake the stopper at all, as technically it is pathed behind it. The trouble is, the...
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    irish_rail replied to the thread Stopper allowed out first.
    This kind of thing happens all the time on the Western. I've lost count of the amount of times I've been on a westbound fast, held at...
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    irish_rail replied to the thread Voyagers /Meredians.
    I think more people (much like yourself) probably just suffer in silence. For me it is mild nausea. It is my kids who cause a problem by...
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    irish_rail replied to the thread Voyagers /Meredians.
    I can only go on what I experience and see.
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