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Confirms what I said then. Training is split between those three places (NXG inclusive)

Training is held at NXG (studs, depot induction, depot familiarisation, and class sessions all count as part of the training which are all held at NXG when you leave Swiss cottage). Also the driving hours (shed, shunts, day and night driving) all count as part of the training to be honest.

Training is at Swiss cottage, willesden junction (simulator, PTS and some class training) and NXG depot. And yes there is staff car parking at NXG

Out of curiosity, where would you place the "enforced 30 mins overtime" that was signed off last year if I may ask?

Max turn length is 9hrs 30mins at NXG

No worries Saffa, enjoy your training and good luck in your career as a train driver 8-)

Hello Saffa, No question is ever a silly question 8-). In regards to the days off (depending on the link you are in cos they have 4 links in NXG), they do roster them together 98% of the time on the base roster which runs for 48 weeks approximately. There are some odd parts where you may have...

The information on your diagram would be your train destinations, headcode, your stopping pattern, your PNB and your finish time. The notice case contains network rail information, the company information about the trains, weather updates, speed restrictions, safety information etc.

I am familiar with NXG (new cross gate) links. It's a 4 day week roster that averages out to 35 hrs a week after a couple of weeks. You get 6 days off every 4 weeks On the roster, longest working days on a trot is 6 days To get the long weekend (6 days off at once), you work 6 days, get six...

You need to remember there are people employed to do this job. There are also CCTVs and covert systems in place at the barriers to ensure fare evaders are caught (railforum even has a section dedicated to people caught by revenue inspectors). Finally, we are not sitting back and validating it...

So you are putting yourself at risk because?

You think they won't know it was you that tipped a member of staff about them not having a ticket? Good luck with that :rolleyes: To be honest, you need to realise not having a ticket is not part of "see it, say it, sorted", so try to mind your business and enjoy your journey.

Let them be cos it's just you against them. Keep yourself safe and don't get involved cos you are not a vigilante

I have worked for both companies and can confirm the following: The roster pattern for MTR is better than NXG Both depots have secured parking NXG has a night link separate from the normal link, but MTR has this incorporated into their roster Choose wisely

They would send you an email. Sometimes you get a phone call.