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    Direct Rail Services

    Oh, and the work is pretty varied. A range of traction and routes, as well as different trains make the work interesting.
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    Direct Rail Services

    I moved a few years ago from another FOC. In comparison they're much better. Not perfect by any means. Terms are pretty good and stuck to. Plenty of overtime if you want it. Drivers do some groundstaff and guards duties. Pensions not the best but the firm isn't going to go bust. Weekends vary...
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    DRS Planning 10 X Mixed Traffic Locos

    DRS don't need a class 20 or 37 replacement. Most nuclear trains only run weekly at the most. The bulk of their work is Intermodal, Ballast trains and other network rail services. A 20 or 37 will be next to useless on these services. A 68 can do these as well as nuclear, passenger and charter...
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    Economic Case for the Far North Line

    I wouldn't expect driverless vehicles to be common in the highlands anytime soon. I recently stayed in a holiday cottage and the single track B road to get there didn't even feature on my Sat nav. It will be interesting to see how a car designed in California handles a single track road in a...
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    Direct Rail Services - Rugby

    DRS are a good company to work for. Rugby is a bit understaffed just now, but they cover Daventry jobs and also the Virgin Thunderbird.
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