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    Famous people on trains

    Mine..driven the Royal Train twice..Queen once not sure the 2nd time. Rory McGrath at Cambridge.Tony Blair.Warwick Davis who kindly posed for a photo. Martin Clunes. Watched some of the filming of the last Harry Potter films at KX. A few more over the years that escape me!
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    Thameslink/ Class 700 Progress

    Try Peterborough-Horsham!
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    Thameslink/ Class 700 Progress

    I've not long since passed out on 700s (I'm a GN driver) and we were told they are delivered unbranded. Later the same week we saw one arrive by freight train and indeed it was delivered unbranded. From a driver's point of view I like them..nice cabs,good interface and much better all around...
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    To you, when did Britain stop being "Great"?

    Same here. Its should now be called Not Very Great At All Brexitannia. Or Mandate for Xenophobia
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    Thameslink/ Class 700 Progress

    It does.We are driver training now on GN with them
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    Ian Brady has died

    From what I found it was Brady after the death of John Straffen in 2007,who by then had served 55 years. Brady was the current longest serving prisoner with 51 years inside.
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    Southern DOO: ASLEF members vote 79.1% for revised deal

    Not surprised. I shall of course be supporting my Southern brothers and sisters for the duration of such action
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    Member of public in driving cab

    Driver and driver manager/inspector only crew needed or involved. No training for public. Thats it I'm afraid! No God like powers given to anyone involved!
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    The plan for the days after the Queen’s death, known as "Operation London Bridge"

    Sent from my chair whilst swigging a morning brew.....
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    Southern DOO: ASLEF members vote 79.1% for revised deal

    6 hours minimum where I'm based. Don't know of anywhere where you would be going home after 2 hours spare!! I think Mr XDM may be fabricating somewhat....
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    Random thoughts

    Tea and scones at 2am is rather spiffing

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