Recent content by FFB6C1

Correct. The ticket is valid for the direct journey between the two stations listed on the ticket or by any number of scheduled passenger services over the shortest route between the two stations/any valid routes from the routing guide. If you get diverted but still arrive at Harrogate then you...

In this case, I guess the distinction is rather important in that there is Edinburgh Waverley, Edinburgh Haymarket and then either Edinburgh Park or Edinburgh Gateway depending on the line you are on.

Train drivers are more often represented by ASLEF so actually, RMT members have been at risk during the pandemic as they are the conductors and station staff who don't have the luxury of sitting in an enclosed air-conditioned cab all day. The pandemic is far from over even if the lockdowns are...

BUSY. Before COVID-19 peak time services between Leeds and Bradford FS would be full and standing you'd probably see ~400 pax or more on a Class 333 which can hold 360 seated and plenty more in its spacious door areas. This is why the Class 333's were extended to 4 cars in the first place. Leeds...

Yes. My TOC has a conflict avoidance module available on the e-learning portal. All new guards are made to go through it and a few others when joining the business. I know there was a recent push for all our frontline staff to log on and go through it. Conductors are being encouraged to sign up...

Northern have conductors at Huddersfield and Carlisle yes. Skipton conductors sign: Leeds - Carlisle and Morecambe Leeds/Bradford FS to Skipton and Ilkley Leeds to Bradford FS Traction that I know of is 333, 331 and 158 there might be one or two others.

From what you have said above re TOC and location here is quite a specific account of what to expect in a normal day: (used spoiler tags because it's a lengthy reply)

On the east T&Cs, you start at £22,081 whilst in training and once you have passed out at your depot it rises to £29,098. You'll spend around 10 weeks in training school before joining your depot where you'll have an interim rideout with a Conductor Team Manager then gain experience working with...

Northern Leeds conductors are split into a few links so not all will sign every route. Traction: Diesels: 150/1, 150/2, 153, 155, 156, 158, 170, 195 Electrics: 331, 333 Routes: All Conductors should sign the following routes. All new starters will learn these routes to allow them to go...

Tonight's 1741 Glasgow Queen St to Aberdeen is 170433 sadly. It's a shame the introduction has been so patchy. I managed to get a couple working the Edinburgh to Aberdeen route and they were great.

Ouch! I went up on 1A43 which was 170413. In standard class it was pretty busy. I don't think there were many seats left in my carriage. Just checked the menu i've got and jesus it really was expensive. £4.10! For a roll and bacon. That's shocking.

You must have been on the same train as me and got off at the same stop haha. You weren't the one at the end of the platform watching it leave were you? I live tweeted the journey and got some attention from ScotRail and Alex Hynes. I was in standard class sadly but it was still a nice journey...