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Yes understood- well that is why where possible I am contacting companies first so we can collaborate. Where there are drivers who are keen on being involved and with companies I haven't contacted, I can always contact their press and communications department to explain that I've put the word...

Hi, That is a shame about drivers not knowing about it, I wonder if you could contact me about it so we can have a think about a better way to spread the word. East Coast as a company is on board to help so I guess just figuring out a more effective way to tell people about it is key...

Hi, We are not looking just for an East Coast driver specifically, though East Coast is a company we approached to help us spread the word. It would be great to hear from anyone interested but get in touch asap if you are as we are running out of time. My email is emily.lawson@bbc.co.uk...

BBC2 is looking for a train driver to take part in the second series of the current affairs documentary: Toughest place to be… a Train Driver. This series takes British workers to do their jobs in some of the most challenging and difficult circumstances in the world, and this time we’re...

Police officers also a good possibility that we're thinking a little about the locations for. Re. Peru- those were lines that I was thinking of going on- both of them. Thanks for the advice there. When you were there, did you talk to the drivers at all? Did you get any insight into their...

Thanks for kind words and for all your suggestions. Please keep them coming! I don't think we'll go to India as there have been many BBC productions about Indian Railways. Pakistan I think would be fascinating but a problem safety-wise. Does anyone have any views about Peru?

Hi, I'm one of the producers on the programme- working on series 2. It's really good to hear your views about it. We're developing the ideas and thinking about doing a train driver version. Where would you suggest is the toughest place to go?! Emily