Recent content by Driver2B

Hi, From what you have described, I think he would be sufficiently qualified for station roles. To find these, look on the websites of the train operating companies (SWR)? Check frequently as they often don't last long and are quickly taken down...

Hi, Having entered Southampton to Salisbury Station into Google Maps departing now, it shows driving routes from 53 minutes to 1 hour 2 minutes (24.3 miles to 27.2 miles). Obviously, it depends on where in Southampton you live, but you do seem to be on the cusp. Furthermore, I find Google Maps...

Hi, I don't work for GTR, but I think that I can answer some of your questions since nobody else has replied yet. (Edit Horizon22 replied while I was typing!) Firstly, as you may already know, it is the current government's plan to bring all TOCs (except open access operators) under...

Welcome to your new role! Just to underline a few points above, you have been selected for showing the skills which they require, which would include being analytical and risk-averse. As said above, complacency is a huge risk on the railway, and complacent trainees/staff will cause the railway...

Hi, I don't know anything about LNER, but speaking for my network: * cab pass to be in the leading driving cab of a moving train: <0.00001% chance - sorry! * being able to use simulators at training centre: not much more chance, unfortunately! * being able to see inside a stationary cab at a...

Thank you for the extra information. I wish you every success with the testing and am pleased that the aching is easing. Best wishes and good luck!

It could be a lot of things, including: * failed lighting * unsafe conditions (vomit, faecies, broken glass, other health & safety risk, etc.) * isolated brakes or suspension (but this is no longer necessary, I think) * one of the first set of doors needing to be isolated / locked out of use (in...

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. I didn't know what that condition was so I've just visited: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/fibromyalgia/ You probably already know that many of the symptoms are going to be a big concern to a railway employer (difficulty sleeping, fatigue, brain fog...

Legal? Probably if it puts the safety of the railway, passengers and staff at risk. It's certainly going to be a contractual obligation and you would expect instant dismissal with no union support if you failed to disclose changes to your medical health. Also, your employer will have...

Where's the "thumbs up" button?!

Don't stress too much! I understand that you will be nervous, but I'm sure you'll do fine, especially if you have been throughout the course. Have you been having frequent (weekly-ish) assessments? If so, these should indicate how you've been doing, and if there are any concerns, your...

Im sorry, mate. It was about 5 year ago now. But good luck!

Mine started off with a verification of where I lived and a look at travel times on Google Maps. They then started off by talking about my employment history, why I applied for this role, why I think that this role would suit me, etc. as per a usual job interview. They also asked what I knew...

Agreed. I had a guard the other day whose watch was maybe a minute early! I agree that trains should not depart early (or earlier than 30 seconds early where it is advertised that train doors close 30 seconds early), but my TOC considers it a PTI (platform train interface) risk for me not to...

I've never experienced any problems with oncoming trains having headlights too bright, even though some trains on my routes do have brighter LED headlights. As drivers, we don't usually drive on line of sight, so I've experienced many more disruptive and uncomfortable experiences driving on...