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There are problems associated with leaving the Door Key Switch on, for example, if a door open in traffic was to occur, the first thing they would check on the download would be the DKS and if it was found to be on, it would almost certainly result in the Guards dismissal. Also, if your on a 156...
I think it is! They've only just refurbished the interior of a 150/2. I forget the number but there's no forgetting the job they've done inside. All them sickly lilacs and purples. But at least it's clean!
I was working a train from Blackpool North to Buxton and this guy got on at Layton. When I went through doing tickets after Poulton-Le-Fylde, I got to this bloke and asked him for his ticket. His response? "I've been stuck in Layton overnight and had no money for food or anything so I ate my...
The G4S staff really get on my nerves. I work as a Conductor based at Buxton and not long ago I was working a service frm Man Picc to Buxton. Just as we were about to leave, an young woman wanted to board but didn't have a ticket. She subsequently missed the train because of the barrier staff...
The training is the worst part. As soon as that is out of way, being a Conductor is the easiest job in the world! I've been on three years and I've not looked back. Best thing I've ever done.
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