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That would apply more to the question 'What's the longest career of a train driver that we know?'. My original question was more to do with seniority. Does anyone know of a driver with more than 55 years seniority? (And my apologies for the driver jargon, but other drivers should hopefully...

Yes, of course the latter! He didn't start driving trains at 15! Lol But seriously, just to clarify: He probably started as an engine cleaner or such like, and worked his way up to driver. Back in the old BR days your seniority was measured from when you first started at the depot, regardless of...

After I comment I made on another thread about the senior driver at my depot being in his 55th year of service, I was inspired to start a new thread to ask does anyone know of a current driver with longer service? Can't be many out there with that many years under their belt!

This very wise man is, of course, not married! Lol

Following on from previous post: Out of curiosity, does anyone know of a driver with longer service?

Wanna bet? The senior man at my depot is in his 55th year! Lol

Thanks very much for that. Very helpful.

Great info KT. Thanks a lot! Your answers raise a few more questions. Hope you dont mind...... Is Sunday paid at flat rate? I know it's an average 4 day week but in order to get the long weekend every 3 weeks, are you working a 5 day week (6 with a Sunday) in between? How is it there for swaps...

Thanks for that. Just assumed they signed HSTs at RDG. Learnt something already!

Hello all, I'm a qualified driver looking for a change. Have been considering GWR at Reading. Any drivers from that depot who could give me some general info? What's the depot like overall? Is there a separate link for HST work? How many Sundays per year? How often a long weekend? That sort of...