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  1. ChrisTheRef

    EMR @ Nottingham

    Hi, Apologies if this is in the wrong place. I was wondering if anyone had information about the work content etc for Drivers based out of Nottingham for EMR? I'm after things like routes and traction signed, size of depot, number of Drivers etc. Do EMR still use their 'Service Driver'...
  2. ChrisTheRef

    Liverpool to Cambridge (NOT via London)

    Hi all, After some help for a friend. 5 people travelling from Liverpool to Cambridge on Fri 07 Apr after 5pm Returning Sun 09 Apr after 2pm. Wanting to avoid London if possible. I can't find any advance tickets for that route at all. Thanks in advance.
  3. ChrisTheRef

    Brighton Marathon

    Good evening, I'm taking part in The Brighton Marathon on Sunday 9th April 2017. Every hotel in Brighton is many many pounds. Any suggestions please on somewhere else I can stay which will allow me to reach Brighton for 08:30 at the very latest. (Yes, I know timetables for April aren't...
  4. ChrisTheRef

    Liverpool to Bristol

    Asking for a friend - it's years since I bought tickets! 1st class return for 2 adults - no railcards. Liverpool to Bristol TM on 02 July at 08:00ish Bristol to TM to Liverpool on 04 July at 15:00ish A quick search only returns FORs at over £400. Any help appreciated. Ta
  5. ChrisTheRef

    Newcastle - Liverpool

    Hi. A friend is looking to travel from Newcastle to Liverpool on Friday 30th January after 6:15pm, returning Sunday 1st February in the late afternoon/early evening. No railcards or anything. I can't seem to find any standard advance fares at all. Any help would be greatly appreciated...
  6. ChrisTheRef

    Liverpool to Salford

    Hi folks, Am I right in thinking that if travelling to Salford from Liverpool, buying a ticket to Preston is valid and cheaper? Ta
  7. ChrisTheRef

    Now it's your turn!

    I joined this forum a few years ago, whilst working in a station coffee shop. Less than 3 years later, I've just qualified as a mainline Driver. The advice I've had on here and the people I've met (notably course mates and colleagues!) have been invaluable. A quick thanks to anyone...
  8. ChrisTheRef

    Ely to Various Parts Of London

    Evening, I'm travelling from Ely to London on Saturday for a day trip. It'll be 1 adult and 1 child with a F&F railcard. Neither of the party have Oyster cards. Can anyone suggest the best combination of tickets if we plan to visit several destinations within London, probably using the...
  9. ChrisTheRef

    Newcastle to Salisbury

    My girlfriend and her 6 year old are planning to make the above journey on Saturday 25th May, returning on Sunday 26th. She is not a regular traveller, so would not benefit from a railcard, unless it makes the net cost of the journey cheaper. The best I've managed is around the £150 mark...
  10. ChrisTheRef

    Greater Anglia Driver Interview

    Evening, I'm aware a few of us on here are currently in the process of being alloted time slots for Driver Manager Interviews with Greater Anglia. Whilst I know the subject has been covered in previous threads, can anyone advise on anything specific GA ask? In addition, if I'm given...
  11. ChrisTheRef

    Virgin GPR Retailer - Preston

    Anyone else go for this? And does anyone know what the role covers? Flexible in terms of shift? location? role? Or all three?
  12. ChrisTheRef

    Fatalities This Week

    Noticed an alarming number of fatalities on the rail network over the last few days. 2 at Diss, Bamber Bridge, Stoke on Trent, Seaham, reports this morning of Leeds-Harrogate and Colchester-Ipswich both suspended this morning due to two more fatalities :/ Post summer (lack of summer?)...
  13. ChrisTheRef

    Station Staff Roster

    Just a quick post for any station staff, could you give an idea as to how your roster works? Ours seems ridiculous, giving us 4 days off every 3 weeks. One week of lates, 6 hours, something like 1810-0010. Mon-Sat, one of which is a rest day. From 1810-0010 on the Saturday, we then do...
  14. ChrisTheRef

    Manchester - Liverpool - Chester - Manchester

    Morning!! I have a friend visiting tomorrow. He'll be travelling MAnchester to Liverpool direct on Saturday, then travelling to Chester on Sunday morning before travelling back to Manchester. Any idea on the best ticket(s) to use? A Manchester-Liverpool return isn't valid. Many thanks.
  15. ChrisTheRef

    Premier League Prediction Game 2012/13

    Afternoon, Myself and a colleague are running a predictions competition for the upcoming Premier League season if anyone is interested. Format will be basic, scoring points for correctly guessing scores and bonus points (cup winners, total red cards etc). Entry fee will be £10, paid...
  16. ChrisTheRef

    Casual Rail Replacement/Special Event Co-Ordinator - Arriva Group

    Anyone go for this? Just found out I've got an interview on Tue 28 Aug. If successful, I'd complete this role alongside my current job.
  17. ChrisTheRef

    Spanish Train Times

    Hi, Could anyone possibly help me with a website address (or even the times themselves!) for the following journeys: BARCELONA T2 to MALGRAT DE MAR Depart 24/6/12 depart after 17:30hrs MALGRAT DE MAR to BARCELONA T2 Depart 30/6/12 arrive before 12:00hrs Thanks :)
  18. ChrisTheRef

    EMT Senior Conductor @ Norwich

    Bit too far away for me, but just a heads up that East Midlands Trains currently have a Senior Conductor vacancy at Norwich.
  19. ChrisTheRef

    Open Train Times

    Anyone else having problems this morning?
  20. ChrisTheRef

    Liverpool to York

    Travelling this coming Wednesday and returning later the same day, walk up fares only between Aigburth and York. Cheapest I've found is £40.40 splitting at Leeds. The Saver Return is £45.70. Thanks in advance!

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