Recent content by Dieseldriver

Quite simply, any Driver that suspected their train had derailed is clearly going to make an immediate emergency brake application. If it doesn’t affect the leading cab and has occurred several coaches back with the brake maintaining continuity it’s likely very little would be felt by the Driver.

That alone is extremely worrying indeed

Why would you be expected to go through all that effort to learn something and then just forget it? Why do you think there is so much information for you to learn if not to retain for the occasions you need it whilst carrying out your job?

I’m a Driver who keeps their phone off whilst in the cab as per policy and would never dream of using it whilst at the controls of a train. I would never leave it in my locker, it will always be switched off in my trouser pocket. Reason being, if something unpleasant happens, I know it’s close...

Great Heck (2001) and Ufton Nervet (2004) are missing from that list

Actually to be honest with you, I personally feel that nine seconds for a drop from 76mph to 49mph actually seems impressive

I’ve got to be honest, I’m always astounded that people don’t recognise this. Not to mention that with the complexities of Traincrew diagrams, there’s a good chance that even more trains would be cancelled as Drivers drive multiple trains on different ‘legs’ throughout their working day and the...

My understanding is that it basically gives the companies a period of time to start winding down services and introducing a reduced timetable to accommodate the 60mph blanket speed. Much like when a storm is forecast and blanket speeds are enforced except with a storm, generally it is known...

I agree with you. The fact you’re clarifying that point is possibly indicative of the incorrect mental model that can be formed leading to incidents such as this. On any route you sign, you should be aware of all possible routings, no matter how obscure and every trip should expect that any...

Oh bless

Yes two completely seperate bores

I would view it as for the ‘greater good’. It’s not a closed shop, it’s up to individuals to make their personal choice to join a union, personally I would strongly recommend joining a union however, that’s just my opinion. If a non member is in hot water, the situation is relevant to all in...

If you sign the route then you could be required to stop at any station on that route. Obviously if you have never stopped at a particular station before or only stop there infrequently, you will likely approach it much more defensively.

No, they haven’t

Why would ASLEF be attempting to ‘take down’ an open access operator?