Recent content by GemGem

I can’t say I’ve experienced any of your questions but agree with driver9000 re the fatality- for me I couldn’t switch off for the first few days it did feel like I was ‘wired’.

Mum of 2 young children. No there is no priority. You can try and swap your leave period with others

We have a few drivers at Fratton that live on IOW and commute to work

I did mine in 98 and my maths was awarded by edexcel.

I didn’t get any financial incentive or payment and I returned to work after 3 weeks.

I would say Fratton was nearer than Salisbury is it not?

As long as she doesn’t work at the church I can’t see it being a problem as leisure travel. And yes the children the same. Follow you around in what sense? On the train? I don’t see why not if it’s leisure. I’m sure she will soon get bored! Welcome to SWR

I use risk triggered commentary plus commentary driving. It works for me. As the person above has said, when you’re leaving ‘next station stop is…’ I also check my schedule frequently as I’m travelling along and will also say this out loud if there’s a bit of a gap in between stops.

Yeovil

It’s only 30 hours from 3 and 15 hours from 9 months just so you know. Its not totally free

Working mum here. Like the others have said you get given a roster 6 months in advance so you know what you’re doing in advance but they aren’t set days. Again as someone has said spare turns you can be moved time (toc specific as to how many hours this is) so that may pose a challenge if you’re...

female toc driver here. I buy my own work trousers as I don’t like the work issue ones. Rest of uniform is fine, get to wear polo shirts which are really comfortable. Don’t get treated any different and I get on with everyone I work with. I’ve had to nip to the toilet as an emergency once but it...

I would go for it honestly it is a great job but very prepared for some sacrifices. My husband is at home so there’s always someone there for the kids. But it’s hard and mum guilt often creeps in but they get the best out of what the job offers in pay and rewards such as free travel. I take my...

I’m a train driver and parent of 2 (5&7) and you won’t be treated any differently to any other employee to be honest. You can try and swap shifts if you prefer earlies or lates. Holidays are rostered to you so it’s a case of having to try and swap for school holidays. Leave over Christmas is...

No it happened during training.