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I heard today they were actually straddling the entrance barrier (not exit) and had stopped as soon as noticed car ahead stop abruptly on the crossing exit. By the time the car behind them reversed & they started to reverse it was too late, barrier hit roof and dragged off car into lowered...

It’s remotely monitored, CCTV. So sounds like not much point in reporting to BTP/Network Rail to see if Network Rail might be liable for car repair costs?

Yeah, I understand the Highway Code rule. In fairness, as you said, he had no idea some plonker would block the road just beyond the crossing (as per car in front & behind him). But what about the crossing operator? Allowing the barriers to continue to lower even though cars on the railway and...

A mate is waiting at a CCTV locally monitored crossing, full barriers. There are two cars ahead of him. The train passes and the barriers open. Cars start to move across then one up ahead (we’ll clear of crossing) stops & blocks road for unknown reason, my mate is straddling the exit barriers...

For those with ongoing applications, you might want to check your profile on NR careers portal to make sure it is all still up to date. I noticed I did not receive the new jobs email alert I usually get once a week (for the last couple of weeks). Just checked the portal and my email address and...

Likely to be similar to the North East future opportunities campaigns that have run over the past 6+ months They go through the whole recruitment process from open day to offering grade 2, 12 month fixed term contracts to those who are successful. After signalling school and before the end of...

Don't forget/overlook the basic starter for 10 question...can you briefly describe what you think the job of a signaller is? I posted this a few pages back, I think it's very useful for newbies - https://www.networkrail.co.uk/campaigns/signalling-opportunities

A useful link for a pin/sticky list: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/campaigns/signalling-opportunities Covers many of the questions asked on here about the job/application process etc. and includes the 8 NTS

Hi - also called them, the voice message sounded like irecs@ or irex@ - I have not tried it but which email did you try that bounced?

Thanks! What is SP = spare (shift with nothing allocated)? Do you work these shifts or not? Sorry, confused...

Hi - sorry for newbie question but could you briefly explain the codes please? And the subtle difference between some of them which seem like they would have a similar meaning, like OFF and RD for example OFF RD SP <empty box> 12 N E OD

Thank you. Would you have an example roster you work?

Hi, does anyone know if York ROC staff work 8 or 12 hour shifts?

I am, grade 2 / 12 month FTC

Hi - how long do you get paid on the training grade salary for? Do you transfer onto your "true" grade salary right after signalling school or is there more training to be completed before you get off your training salary?