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I was interviewed 2 and a half weeks ago and haven't heard anything since, anyone else heard anything?

From the heritage rail industry the cost of red diesel which we use in our locos skyrocketed back in March when the middle east kicked off but it's settled back down to normal now

Thing is restarting an engine generally means the locos compressor needs to run in order to rebuild air. 66s as well are renowned for revving their heads off on restarting in order to build their air back up

I'll see you there, booked on the Wednesday session

Been invited for interview for this role in a few weeks

Revenue protection for Chiltern

Anyone had any experiences of working for this company please?

Any railway still running steam after the government alert are just plain irresponsible

Anyone know what locos are on the Britannic Explorer this weekend please? Starts with 1Z20 London Victoria to Keighley and Worth Valley

Got a 168/0 last Sunday in 30 degrees heat and fairly sure one of the coaches had the heating on full blast, needless to say it was empty with everyone piling into the other 3 coaches which were slightly cooler

Self explanatory title, what do people think the best course to do would be in order to stand in good stead to be a Train Fitter or engineer? Alot of TOCs ask for prior experience hence my question. Thanks in advance

I was on the same train and it was so warm I began feeling proper unwell by High Wycombe

Just been on a very toasty trip to London from High Wycombe. The do not travel warnings seems to have not had much effect as the few trains that were running were overcrowded and dangerously warm. Not having a train going north from Marylebone in almost an hour then the next train only being 3...

Potentially a set or two coming out this afternoon, just been past Wembley Depot on a very crowded 2 car 165 (why not increase the capacity of the trains you are running on a reduced timetable?) and saw two sets powered up by the depot exit.

Some of the European Flix operators use Travelodge Heston Services for drivers rest