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Recent content by MartinG

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    Debit Cards and Contactless Payments

    Yes :)
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    Multiple fraud counts

    Indeed and if you are travelling KEI - SKI with any West Yorkshire concession then it is split at SON
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    ATW say 'passengers should actively seek out the guard to buy a ticket'

    Yes - definitely
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    ATW say 'passengers should actively seek out the guard to buy a ticket'

    Yes, that's what I do
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    Northern Steam services on the Settle and Carlisle

    Route review rather than learn for the vast majority.
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    Just had trainee conductor interview

    Recent (2015) Carlisle trainees at Leeds have been put up in a hotel during the week.
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    Anyone in Northern Rail Recruitment on here

    Andy - you come across as driven and commited to finding a role within the industry. I'd use that to sell yourself - include somewhere on your application that you weren't selected on interview previously and exactly how you have addressed any shortcomings. Emphasise that you are now ready to...
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    Overtime earnings

    'True' ?
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    Overtime earnings

    The guard has been up and down the train, getting the measure, calming things down, organising back up if needed. DOO - Walk straight in to an unknown situation with no other member of staff available and you don't think that's dangerous - have you done a last train back on a Saturday night?!
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    Overtime earnings

    Quote: Originally Posted by MartinG Your guard sorts it out. Not if your DOO. And how sad and dangerous is that...
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    Overtime earnings

    Your guard sorts it out.
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    Drivers kit bag

    It was a great question -shame some took it the wrong way. I think you can sift through the replies?
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    Drivers kit bag

    You've had some great advice?....
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    Drivers kit bag

    Duct tape and space blanket.
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    What would your answer be?

    Thank you! In the scenario the train is already at a station - no point in wasting time investigating - get people off speedily and safely, if there's no fire you can pop them back on just as speedily.
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