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When I worked in the industry, the priciples were that if there was no cost to the employer of providing the perk then there was no tax liability for the staff. BR argued that quite well on behalf of its employees, pushing the point that, in terms of extra trains run, the cost was zero. Staff...

BR experimented with what could be classed as a 'low cost' service to compete with the coach companies in the late 1960's. It was the 'Highwayman'. It wasn't particularly fast, ran from and to Newcastle via the Durham Coast and was available to passengers with advanced booking's only. It ran...

There will always be those who will want to work to retirement in the industry because they know nothing else. I was referring to BR days, when there were no compulsory redundancies, provided you were prepared to relocate and re-train if neccessary. Their re-location package was very generous...

Sadly I have to agree, as its far too far North of Watford for anyone in the Department of Transport to have even the slightest clue as to where it is, let alone realise the potential benefits that re-opening will offer.

More like sour grapes. If it was illegal it would have been challenged at the time by the unions. Its no different to closing final salary pension schemes to new entrants. Like it or not, the industry is no longer one big happy family. The days of a job for life, with generous travel perks...

Are you as generous with your own money as that of your employer?

Even if travelling to a gated staion? On the few occasions when I use my staff travel card, grippers seldom pay close enough attention to check if the box is correctly dated. A quick glance is the norm.

In that case I promise not to mention it.

Let those who feel personally offended speak for themselves. I never take offence on behalf of, nor apolgise for, the actions of others. Anyone who raises this matter with Northern because they think it may cause offence to others is not doing it in my name. --- old post above --- --- new...

Anyone who considers the advertising to be even marginally racist must have had their sense of humour removed at birth.

Anvil1984. The remarks in your last paragraph are not sarcastic at all. After the Leeds NW lines were electrified, the passengers had to endure the delights of 2 seperate lots of ex GE knackers yard dodging cast offs for several years before finally getting a fleet of brand new units.

Remove a couple of rails at the West end of Plymouth station. Problem solved!

Thanks for the info. Can't argue with the location, though its somewhat off route for a series that was supposed to be set in Cumbria. Brampton Fell would have been a bit more appropriate.

Here's another one, on a very similar theme to the original post. In the pilot episode of Porridge, entitled 'Prisoner And Escort', many of the early scenes are located in a first class compartment of a loco hauled vehicle. But, when Barrowclough, Mackay and Fletcher are shown alighting from...

Who will be holding enquries regarding this incident? I presume that the RAIB and ORR will each carry one out, in addition to internal investigations by Network Rail and FCC.

Shamed? Why? I wish I'd been there. Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Titch were a classic 60's band, and will be rememberd long after the likes of Lady GaGabage have been confined to history. Their February 1968 number one hit 'Ledgend Of Xanadu' is playing as I write this. Hold Tight!

What else do you expect from Mickey Mouse trains on a Mickey Mouse railway?

The Casuals. Tata Young.

Ian Faletto. Oh, and don't ask me for an apology for mentioning him, because you won't get one.