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Training area does make sense. Don't think it has much (any?) use anymore judging by the tree growth!

Anyone know the history of the collection of old signalling and point equipment next to platform 24 in Waterloo? Was it an area for S&T testing?

I think the main frustration for rail workers at all levels, is that the public and especially the press think that operating the railways in the UK "should be simple/easy" where in fact it is incredibly complex and things which a layman think can be done easily/quickly usually cannot. The...

The "source" is the official BTP statement as posted and linked to above!

BTP even use that exact line about the tunnel: "Both trains were travelling in the same direction and one train struck the side of the other, causing it to derail whilst in the tunnel"

It is taken from the BTP statement: https://www.btp.police.uk/news/btp/news/england/derailment-at-fisherton-tunnel-salisbury---statement/

Daily Telegraph have posted an update: - Train 1 didn't hit an object and derail - Both trains travelling in same direction, train 2 crashed into side of train 1 in the tunnel - Driver left with 'life-changing' injuries - Total of 44 people assessed for injuries

Anyone know what the shift pattern is at Exeter PSB?

Isn't Victoria due to move to three bridges in the next couple of years?

What is the salary for a TFL service controller? (and "trainee" service controller which one would be in year 3 of this programme?) Are most service controllers based in Palestra now?

I think for a good few years all new signallers have been classed as "apprentices". The old NR careers website had the "willing to relocate option" but I don't think the new portal (which doesn't actually seem to be advertised or link to the careers section on the NR website) has this... As...

Does Network rail allow re-location for signallers now? I've no real family/house ties to my current area and am happy to move to different parts of the UK for a new job/career, but it says on NR signaller adverts: "We are looking for Signaller apprentices for the specific locations named in...

Anyone know what shifts BUXTON signal box works?

Wondering if anyone can help? What is the shift pattern in a signal box that closes out overnight? I have read somewhere it works out a 7 early shifts then 2/3 day off, followed by 7 late shifts then 2/3 off. Or is it more complicated than this?

Evening everyone, just joined the forum and been reading this thread as I'm looking to join Network Rail as a signaller. Since I left the RN a couple of years ago I've just done temporary type work so looking for something to settle in now! I'm in the Exeter area but see that there are two...