Recent content by Churchill012

Taken approx 1240. Allowing trains to pass but very slowly.

Same vacancy, different query. I know there has been discussion on the forum previously about Type 1 diabetes and roles as a conductor but I have never seen a set in stone answer. I have contacted HR previously to be told that they do not know and I would find out should I get to the medical...

Raildar.co.uk is a map showing approximate locations of trains and gives a small amount of information. Not sure how accurate it is.

They have to be fitted with AWS, TPWS and OTDR before being certified to run on the mainline. That's just the start I should imagine. Everything from head/tail lights to warning stickers will be regulated.

Poppleton on the York - Harrogate - Leeds line. Only way to get from one platform to the other is over a level crossing/foot crossing.

Many thanks for the replies. I have been told my query has been passed to the relative department and awaiting a response. Im not holding any hopes up if I'm honest as all signs point towards a blanket ban on Type 1 diabetes. Dissapointed is an understatement. I would be more than happy if they...

Does anyone have any knowledge as to whether type 1 diabetes would forbid me from volunteering on a heritage railway as footplate crew. I understand that it will forbid me from driving the locomotive but would be happy still as a cleaner, with the aim of progressing to passed cleaner/fireman. I...

Had the dreaded e-mail myself this morning. Assume I either didn't pass the tests or my personality test wasn't to their liking. Oh well. Always next time. Good luck all.

Hello, I too was a bit weary of the completion date on the e-mail but when i visited the site to complete the test it was stated that the deadline was much earlier (05/05/16) I think. I have only discovered and registered this forum today otherwise I would have posted this advising people. Has...