Recent content by Quickthorn

I wonder why this could not have been dealt with using a sectional appendix instruction to the effect that drivers must enter platforms at 10 mph on single yellow or position light at the east/west gantry. This would be backed up with TPWS OSS at the end of each platform for the approach to each...

I hope no one minds me digging up an old thread, but they are still advertising for qualifieds.. I'm interested in any information about their Sheffield depot. What routes and traction? I would imagine cl. 185 on Sheffield - Manchester Airport/Cleethorpes, but are there any other routes this...

8 seconds... We've got 150/2s that trip after 1.6 seconds. Some of us have reported that as a defect, but the response to that is that it's "within spec - no action taken". When you consider that a reasonable blast of the horn should last at least 1 second, and drowns out the vigilance for...

6 a side? You were lucky! When I were a lad etc etc.

Looking at the OP's link, it says that "RSSB advocates a limit of 8 hours for the first night shift [...]". The driver involved in the incident was on a shift of 8h 35m. We've got a night turn that lasts 9hrs 50min, and that comes after 4 mornings. You finish 15:00 one day and book on 21:27 the...

I know. :wink:

Once again, the train spotters know more than the actual staff who work the trains...:roll:

The quote from the spokesman was “This is why we will always plan to retain two people on our services.” They choose their words very carefully.

They're being maintained by a different depot now...:wink:

This works out as 5.9% per year. The "economic climate" is one of rising inflation expectations. CPI in May was 2.9%, so even if this stayed constant, the real pay rise would be around 3% per year for the next 4 years. That doesn't seem that generous, given the extra responsibilities.

That's assuming they get asked.

I can't see this date mentioned in the job advert or event information. :?

OK, I've found out the priority order: 1. Drivers whose depot establishment is reduced by transfer of work to Worcester; 2. Drivers with 2 years productive work at current depot, not used voluntary transfer; 3. As 2., except voluntary transfer has been used; 4. Recruitment of trainee and...

There are (or were) some mixed traction drivers who did HSS work. One of them trained me!

I think there is an order of priority for applicants, but not sure what it is. I would guess existing HSS drivers would come first, especially those already at Gloucester?