Recent content by Patters1983

Yeah man that’s the idea..both of the depots are extremely close in terms of travel time. It’s most likely the factor of a change of scenery and pace of work..don’t really mind working more or intensely as I’m still relatively young in terms of my railway career so the more experience I can have...

Haha yep! Something different I guess!

Old Oak Common and New Cross gate

Ahh sorry for getting it all confusing lol! Most of our jobs especially since the last timetable change have really been condensed especially the early turns..so we don’t really get any thing close to 100 stops a day..max is probably like around 30-50ish on average The ects and ato do sound a...

Oh not in a day lol I mean in a typical trip..as our work is varied some days we have a lot and some days like today for example I had trips where I’ve done 6/7 stops per trip

Oh really?! Wow that’s surprising..I’d have thought that MTR would’ve been appealing as it’s all brand new etc so might have a included a variety of work.. I’m happy at southern too so not like it’s a bad place as the work I do is quite varied and nowhere near 100 stops! Most stops I do is more...

Hmm…why is that?

Yeah I currently work for Southern, been offered a role with the other two. Just wanted to see what it is like for any other driver who works for MTR or Arriva? Thanks!

Hi All! Just wanted anyone’s opinion or advice… If anyone had to choose from these 3 TOCs which one would people go for? GTR Southern Railway MTR Crossrail (Elizabeth line) Arriva Rail Salary is pretty much the same for all of them, just not to sure what to expect regarding T&Cs. Anyones...

Hi From the rumours I’ve heard within, the offices may close but I think the roles will be similar to what Tfl on the underground do, so you might be on the main concourse with an iPad or tablet assisting customers along with any other things that they may ask of you.

Oh yep! Sorry I meant to specify the driver role:) 1688583133 I’m guessing once the pay deals for the relevant Companies are all done this would change..

Hi! Out of curiosity and if it’s just about the money, which TOC is the highest paying in the Uk? Thank you

Hi everyone! Just wanted to know if anyone had heard of anything about Etihad Rail? They are behind a project to build a massive rail network out there. I wanted some opinions of whether it’s worth seeking employment out there with them should the opportunity come up? I tried to get...

It’s 7 on two off (2 off are Wednesday and thu) 7 on 5 off(5 off are fri-tue)

I am currently working for a metro TOC and have been driving since 2017(passed) Is Avanti a good company to work for? I am also in a fortunate position where I have sold my flat so can pretty much relocate anywhere so would be worth me committing myself to move if I am lucky enough to be...