Recent content by michael74

You can't put a barrier up on Pt1 it's too narrow and with too many access points.

I once refused a wheelchair who turned up just as I started (self) dispatch (different station obvs), I wasn't even halfway through (like the TM) was on the video. Anyone who has dispatched from platform 1 at Padd knows what it's like, as others have said, we don't know what was said, but you...

True but no.

But it's not is it, millions of miles are covered by modern trains without issues, including the 175s when with TfW. Modern systems can diagnose a faut and it can be rectified remotely, saving a train been taken out of service and a journey cancelled or if cancelled the depot knows exactly what...

Not helped by XC cancelling services and others being late, pax then get the next fastest to X, which will be the next IET.

Easily done on the older FX units, if you hit PA by mistake then initiate a cab to cab (or other way round), I remember discussing with the driver about a sheep we rolled and I saw it in the 4 foot from the back cab, fortunately it was late and only a couple of people on the train

I had my my face firmly mashed into the air vent the other evening, I had to check the blue button was on ..... If I remember right Some 150s don't have aircon in the back cab yet.

Depends if you are measuring the up or the down :lol:

All TMs now signing Okehampton.

It's rank, warm and an odd taste....

GWR Exeter updates Exeter (Conductors - GWR): Bristol Temple Meads to Bristol Parkway (Link dependant) Exeter to Bristol Temple Meads via Weston-Super-Mare & Weston Avoider (Link dependant) Exeter to Pinhoe - with the exception of any long standing (Wessex) Conductors, no west conductor signs...

No money for lengthening the platforms and you can't run semi fast trains otherwise some stops would potentially not get a service for hours. Until the DfT put thier hands in the pockets it's going to be a bit of a dog dinner.

So far it's been mainly (if not just) Peer trainers (TMs & Conductors) so far.

Also Exeter Conductors (links 1&2) will be signing them.

For me the SDR, there is more to do at Buckfastliegh, as well as the railway stuff you could go to the Abbey, even if religion isn't your bag it's a lovely place. As well as a walk into Totnes at the other end if you have a few hours to spare. The DSR is a pretty journey once you get past...