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Recent content by Big_43

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    Arriva Rail North Timetable/Travel Advice on Strike Days

    I notice that Northern services from York to Leeds are no longer calling at Church Fenton on strike days. Would anyone have an idea whether this is temporary due to Christmas season or permanent from now on?
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    Arriva Rail North DOO

    Aren't you concerned that since the strike has been going on for so long you could be legally made redundant? And with such employment history you would be pretty much unemployable in the rail industry.
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    Arriva Rail North DOO

    The profession of flight engineers and navigators no longer exists in the civil aviation world. The last of Mohicans either became pilots or left the profession. Fast forward 30 years and flights are much more affordable than ever and everyone can fly. Why should railways be different? Those...
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    Arriva Rail North DOO

    What if the job no longer exists? Progress means that the workforce needs to adapt to changes. And yes, I do support the second member of staff on trains, but passengers should still be able to travel in the unlikely event of guard absence. However, the strike before the Remembrance Sunday is...
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    A career as a signaller

    Hello everyone. Long time reader, first time poster here. I recently applied for York ROC position, got the message that I have reached the required benchmark for the assessment and that they will contact me shortly. That was more than 2 weeks ago. Could anyone advise if I still have any...

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