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    Scotrail - RMT Strike Ballot

    You imagine? Or you hope, more likely? It must stick in your craw. :-) bye everyone.
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    Scotrail - RMT Strike Ballot

    Yes, good news all round! Merry Christmas!
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    Scotrail - RMT Strike Ballot

    It'll be interesting to see what they have to say. I know quite a bit about this situation and feel it is absolutely worth having balloted for. Hopefully it will not go as far as striking on the day's quoted. --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Unfortunately, that seems to be all to...
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    Class 156 lifespan

    I find myself working 156's nearly every shift, and I love them. Reliable, simple to operate, and not too shabby off the mark. I do think the ex SPT units could do with an internal refresh, though I don't care for the unit that has been fitted with non slip flooring throughout in lieu of...
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    3000 applicants so far for TPE trainee dvr jobs!

    I'm not too sure on where they run from, certainly Carlisle at least, I see them all the time there.
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    3000 applicants so far for TPE trainee dvr jobs!

    Freightliner Heavy Haul drivers do the honours.
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    2 policewoman spoke to me In Edinburgh waverly

    In Scotland?!?! You must be joking!!!! I think I read somewhere ages ago, about 70% of all sales were made in Scotland's central belt! :-D
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    2 policewoman spoke to me In Edinburgh waverly

    Mmmn, a pint of Buckfast.:-D I could do a half bottle in under 10 seconds back in the day, haven't had a snifter of it in years though. Might indulge in one soon.
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    2 policewoman spoke to me In Edinburgh waverly

    Because he genuinely thought he had the time to drink up.
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    2 policewoman spoke to me In Edinburgh waverly

    Maybe not quite, but for future reference Englandisgreat (and it is! ) in Scotland you must give your name and address to plod when asked otherwise they officially take the huff. Still think it was more than a touch harsh from what you say.
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    ticket examiner

    You had a milk round/ Paper round, worked on the icey, tuck shop at school. You know what I mean? ;-)
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    Buying a childs ticket using Friends and Family Discount after I've bought my ticket

    Minumum number of people the discount can apply to is one adult & one child. Or it certainly used to be.
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    Football

    I 'd be happy, to never leave the Scottish Football League, it was a selfiish decision based on greed to set up the SPL, depriving the remaining 28 clubs, (at the time) a fair share of TV revenue. I'd ideally like to have a united league once again. Failing that, remain in the SFL. It is up to...
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    Football

    Should be rubberstamped very shortly, only small niggles to overcome. --- old post above --- --- new post below --- I also hope you are well Paul, sorry to hear of a hospital stay.
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    Striking during olympics

    That's sensible of you, but I'd be surprised if most of the (interested) general public, did so.
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    Striking during olympics

    I've rarely seen equal column space given in the mainstream press for both sides of the argument during disputes, It's generally skewed in favour of the company , though perhaps I'm reading the wrong papers.
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    Striking during olympics

    That I wholeheartedly agree with, and the second point i feel is being pursued more and more these days.
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    Striking during olympics

    If I remember correctly, Metroland was a signaller for a while, was in the RMT, though detested it's militant stance and left it. Has a good knowledge of operating procedures and signalling systems around the country and a sound understanding of the rule book from what I see. I don't care for...
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    Driver Only Operation (DOO) - When will it arrive?

    You'd better believe it will mate. :| We're losing quite a chunk of work over a day with the Canals going, and not a lot in return. Que sera though.
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    Driver Only Operation (DOO) - When will it arrive?

    I agree, though they certainly seem to prefer the Strathclyde DOO to the Strathclyde guarded services.

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