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Recent content by Kieran1990

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    West Yorkshire bus franchising

    When will the first franchise awards be annocuned I know West Leeds fulls under the first phase but exactly what routes/ depots etc?
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    Class 458 history

    I do remember the 458 introduction on on Alton and Guildford to Waterloo. Think they ended there runs on the Guildford stopper once Woking bay was completed and the direct went to 4 an hour.
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    Transpennine Route Upgrade and Electrification updates

    Question- when is the planned long blockade on mirfield/ Heaton lodge section? Is it 2027?
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    Why does Woking have far more platform alterations than compared to Guildford

    Woking is a 4 platform through junction station compared to Guildford which has 6 through platforms firstly. Secondly Guildford doesn’t have as many conflicting movements or the intensity of Woking
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    First West Yorkshire & York discussion

    Frequency cuts for 7,7A, 7S, 16, 19/19A from the 18th May
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    Northern Trainee Conductor - General Discussion

    Started just after 9 and I was done for just before 1
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    Northern Trainee Conductor - General Discussion

    Hi, I attended mine 2 weeks ago, I passed with the medical Friday coning, start date 19th May. It’s a really nice day start to finish 2 group activities one is on marketing and the other is a set of issues which needed to be prioritied Then a break (those who haven’t passed first stage get...
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    First West Yorkshire & York discussion

    Utter madness isn’t it. I avoid the 33 about 8:20 from horsforth as it’s always a single and rammed In the evening rush I think 3 are regularly timetabled one after another between 5-6pm
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    Assessments & Medicals discussion

    Got my conductor assessment day for Northern at Leeds next Thursday. Day is divided up into 2 group activities, role play and a panel interview Any advise/ what to expect on group tasks/ role play?
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    Previous unusual calling patterns / services

    Used to be a Pompey direct off Wat during the peak 1845 i think that was first stop West Byfleet during the SWT days
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    First West Yorkshire & York discussion

    Disappointed to see the 34 drop to hourly on Sunday’s. Can’t wait to see how the 27/33 inter working plays out during peak hours.
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    December 2024 timetable change

    Pre move to TPE it was mainly 158s but any of the Neville Hill sprinters or Pacers could make an appearance. Class 170’s were hired in by Northern post 2018 timetable meltdown to give TPE an extra 185. Surprised a class 170 isn’t available to cover the bi-hourly trip, class 150 will be a big...
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    Great Northern Fleet - 379s introduction

    A P4 arrival at Donny on the 12:45 ex LDS sent us via the Decoy and I Just spotted 2x Class 379’s on the old postal platforms at Donny, split, rear unit pan up, front unit pan down and hooked up to a class 57. Both heading south I assume?
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    LNER crew rosters.

    I believe it’s crewed by Leeds. As it’s a 91 and only KX and LDS have traction knowledge. Probs a taxi from Leeds or TPE night service it over
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    First West Yorkshire & York discussion

    Saw one of the Leeds’ new single decker electrics on staff bus duties tonight on Boar lane I’ve a few questions How many are heading for Bramley? Likely routes? Assume the 4/4F/16/16A for the deckers?

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