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Avanti should not have attempted to run to Blackpool North today (07/04)
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You've over interpreted this. The next train that would get you to your destination earliest would be acceptable, so a fast to PRE &...
7 Apr 2024
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Trainee Driver Pass Out Rate
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Exactly!
30 Mar 2024
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Had to break through unmanned barriers at Burgess hill tonight
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Why should it matter whether "the guy" is at "this station" or anywhere else in the world? Present your ticket to the help point camera...
30 Mar 2024
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theironroad
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Trainee Driver Pass Out Rate
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+ 1 If you think you're going to struggle staying awake in a classroom with an instructor and other trainees all around you, I'd...
30 Mar 2024
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Trainee Driver Pass Out Rate
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It can vary by depot everywhere. Some depots have more DIs available and normally preference is for a Di & trainee at same depot...
30 Mar 2024
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CrossCountry Qualified Train Driver
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I shouldn't laugh, but as you did, circle of life lol
25 Mar 2024
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Avanti West Coast Cancellations
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As distinguished from TOCs that aren't governed by the DfT/RDG where ASLEF have managed to negotiate successful pay deals, such as the...
24 Mar 2024
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Avanti West Coast Cancellations
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As Avanti is a DfT TOC, I assume that the DfT / RDG must have had some say in signing this RDW agreement off? If so, think its done a...
24 Mar 2024
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How does a train get dented?!
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I'd be surprised if that dent was a pheasant but they have been known to do damage to the fly doors in centre of train and they are...
3 Mar 2024
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theironroad
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Train waiting for level crossing
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As mentioned above Milford AHB has fast & slow settings so trains not calling can usually do line speed ( other factors permitting) as...
3 Mar 2024
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theironroad
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Trainee Infrastructure Monitoring Train Driver - Colas Rail
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Thanks. I had a feeling it probably wasn't. Is it a defined contribution scheme and what do the employer contribute?
2 Mar 2024
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Trainee Infrastructure Monitoring Train Driver - Colas Rail
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Sounds interesting job though not sure what the Kent/Sussex/Wessex route card covers as can't imagine it's all lines in that...
2 Mar 2024
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differing annual leave - SWR
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SWR mainline drivers get 27 per year including bank holidays. 4 weeks (16 days) of rostered block leave and 11 Ad hoc leave for use as...
29 Feb 2024
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theironroad
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Rail Staff Travel website not working?
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just tried a test and website comes up but says 'invalid origin' after putting station details in, though it does recognise the station.
29 Feb 2024
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Returning to work after a fatality??
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I'd agree with pretty much what @Smelliott says. baby steps. Your last day working was traumatic, so a return to work is understandably...
27 Feb 2024
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