Recent content by Bunsenburner

Its come from the top of operations at TPE. Although until any timetable changes come in, ill be travelling at the PS and not the MU differential.

Ill be sticking to the lower differential speed until I see something in writing.

We’ve been told by our management, that 185s are allowed to run at MU speeds on the south route only. Its been bought up quite a few times.

Was just wondering if anyone had any info about the above job description. What routes they sign, roster etc. Any info would be appreciated. cheers.

Thank you. I appreciate it.

I was just wondering if anyone worked for GN and had an email address for recruitment please? Or anyone in the driver operations side at Peterborough. TIA

It still sticks in the throat a bit though.

Has anyone working for a Toc/Foc given any info about the repercussions of self isolating, or contracting Covid-19? Mine has basically said that the usual sickness policy will be implemented. This means that you could be subject to MFA disciplinary procedures. Lovely.

I find it difficult on 15 xx stock when changing ends at some stations. They refuse to allow you to get off before they alight, then wonder why there is a delay in leaving when you finally set your cab up.

In my previous job on track, i had shifts all over the place. It was a 2 week confirmed roster and as long as they didnt roster you over 72 hours in 1 week, it was pretty much a free for all. It wouldnt be out of place to work a saturday night, monday day, wednesday night and a friday day...

Just wondering whether tocs/focs have a right to ask for your personal mobile phone records. I know of a few tocs that have demanded them to decide wether an individual has been using his personal phone in the driving cab. Can they do this by law and what are the repercussions If you refuse, if...

Thats what my wife said, and threatened me with much worse if i approach anyone again!!The civilian police actually turned up on this occasion, as they were close by. They managed to get away though,without the bike thankfully.

Just wondering if anyone has had to deal with anti-social behaviour on a station platform? Specifically any member of staff that hasnt really had any training to deal with the such. Im a driver, and after my shift, I witnessed a gang of youths trying to steal a bike from the rack as i walked...

Well i finally start my new job as a qualified passenger driver next week. I was just wondering, as HR have been a bit blasé about it, the amount of time doing traction training etc before i go out on my own. Im moving from a different side of the industry,(on track machines),so not really sure...

Well it seems that my previous company are divulging information on my previous safety of the line incident, even though it isnt on my record, under any other relevant information. It completely smacks of sour grapes to me, but nevertheless has got me really worried. Should I contact my new...