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  1. monty9120

    Passed london midland senior conductor tests now on hold

    ive been waiting for ages too i got a email a few months ago asking if i was still interested to be kept in the running
  2. monty9120

    Air conditioning - which TOCs get it right?

    so basically the newer trains are better then the old ones just shows how much maintenance they get once things start wearing out
  3. monty9120

    Could driverless cars replace railways?

    just like planes even though they fly themselves they need people there in case. just because the plane flys itself doesnt mean the pilot can be drunk lol that would be the same as a car
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    £240m cost of fare dodging on the railways - top 10 ‘dodgy’ excuses revealed

    i saw this at work i could help laughing at the one 'i fell through the door and landed on a seat' whoever made that up is a genius
  5. monty9120

    Stated maximum speed -safe maximum or absolute maximum?

    i wonder say a fair few high distance commuters to be honest
  6. monty9120

    Pendolino Refurbishment?

    the best journey i have ever had is a chiltern 168. the seats are wicked the rides smooth only issue is the chiltern trains seem to be a magnet for screaming kids. most of there trains are packed and just look like a cattle market
  7. monty9120

    LM Waiting List -Senior Conductor

    i still need to do my medical. im still waiting too
  8. monty9120

    150s still allocated to long runs

    probably come from aberystwyth. not sure. it was to bham international think it was the 13.22 from smethwick galton bridge
  9. monty9120

    150s still allocated to long runs

    got on a arriva trains service from smethwick yesterday was expecting a doubled up 158 but it was actually a 150 with a 158 the unit looked very old and tired looking. definitely in need of a refurb do they still run this old units for long distance. it was working hard on the way to bham...
  10. monty9120

    London Midland assessment day

    fair enough just didnt want them to hold me in a queue for new street if theres one at my second choice :)
  11. monty9120

    London Midland assessment day

    when i went through my application again. i put new street as my first choice. the thing is snow hill is more ideal for me which i put second. if theres a job at snow hill will i be offered this. i have no idea why i did it this way round. snow hills on my line so saves the walk lol
  12. monty9120

    London Midland assessment day

    how are people finding the training. cant wait to try something different :D just wondered what to expect when working on the railways. i do enjoy my job now and never detest going to work which is good :)
  13. monty9120

    London Midland assessment day

    im still waiting for my medical date. im pretty excited about trying something new. im not too keen on this no contract but having a start date business. like most people i have a house bills and a current job which are pretty scarce around here. i will be bricking it if i have to hand my...
  14. monty9120

    Great Western Bidders Start Legal Action

    10 million pound just to put a bid in. how much money do these companies actually have
  15. monty9120

    Which Union?

    what about senior conductor?
  16. monty9120

    London Midland assessment day

    dont forget as you passed the assessment if you apply again you go straight to the interview
  17. monty9120

    London Midland assessment day

    sorry to hear that mate. doesnt mean it was shockingly bad. they just can be very picky and maybe 1 small aspect is why they chose not to. ask them for feedback on your interview. sometimes its strength of one question
  18. monty9120

    London Midland assessment day

    i have had a look on the web about eyesight but cant see anything. is it like a driving test where you have to read something from a certain distance :D what about a cough test do they still do that :)
  19. monty9120

    London Midland assessment day

    where did people do there medical. what do they look at
  20. monty9120

    London Midland assessment day

    mine was meant to be 9.45 but was alot later. i would have missed you whats that smilie mean? --- old post above --- --- new post below --- they have sent me the same email twice now lol

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