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Yes, we have a few mutual swaps, it's something I am considering as our depot is rather top heavy with accommodated shifts so could be an easier route. My body clock deals with lates and earlies ok (with a preference for lates) just not the swapping between the two. As you say a higher chance...

Hello, thanks for the reply, it's really appreciated. Although only recently diagnosed, obviously I have been autistic all my life. What I find most surprising and I am struggling with the most is how much I mask and how tiring it actually is. Someone once described me as "born tired", also...

Edit to rename the thread. I created this thread seeking advice from fellow on train crews after receiving my diagnosis of Autism, while the diagnosis doesn't change who I am, it gives me the opportunity (now I know what makes me different) to be able make changes to my life to make my work...

Your average passenger doesn't note nor care about what type or colour the train is, as long as it's on time.

As I understand the railway is private property, not public land (hence the ability to refuse admission, kick people off/out and set its own bylaws). There is no expectation of privacy from the use of CCTV or bodyworn cameras as these are GDPR compliant for use in prosecutions etc In the case...

One of the drivers noticed the old platform at Bow (Okehampton line) has been uncovered (was lost under vegetation), I wonder if this is in preparation for gauging runs?

The first class on the Penzance - Cardiff IET isn't a full offer, there is no catering in those services and the 1st class tickets are cheaper, also the First class sections are very empty on a number of services (I don't regularly work them so can only tell you what I have noticed) so I would...

Very much work on the railway. 1720902803 It's a good job that this isn't true of other sectors, such as the NHS. It's an expectation that you keep yourself updated and learn new skills all the time, it's just a part of CPD and career development.

Nothing on the internal website nor any Fastline.

Indeed, I was working for the NHS during COVID and it had a collective 'Road to Damascus' moment, they realised that just because we have done it a certain way for decades, we don't actually need to do it like that anymore. It was unbelievable what got achieved after that point.

Please don't confuse me with someone who has their head in the sand as to be so nieve about who has been pulling the strings with the employers. But the Unions really don't do themselves favours sometimes. The whole industry is constantly pulled between those who don't want reform and those...

I am a union member and have been in various unions and a labour voter all my working life. I am not questioning the integrity (or the aims) of any union and my post should not be interpreted as a support of the previous Government handling of the DfT or RDG more the entrenched attitudes of...

I am 2½ years into my railway career and 30+ years into my working life, I have 2 observations (one may be a bit controversial....) the Unions need get get out of the 1970s and the railway needs to get out of the 1980s. The sooner both get dragged into the 21st century the better.

A sunny day does see a good number of people going to the pub and walking etc, it's definitely getting busier, but agree the commuter numbers are not being helped by the infrequent and slightly odd stopping patterns through the day. I am not sure 175s/Churchward will make that much of a...

Platform lengths on the Barny are already a problem, we now have to local door at a couple of stations with a 4 car 150 (not including Newton St Cyres).

Apologies, it's residential and duty, staff only (not spouse's or dependants).

Yes, for instance, Newton Abbot to Exeter St Davids GWR staff can get a XC and similarly XC staff can travel GWR Newton Abbot to Plymouth etc

GWR and XC have reciprocal duty travel (as long as it's within the boundaries of GWR routes).

It's more than 11 seats when you have a short formed 2 car 150 instead of the booked 4 car or 3 car turbo

Not particularly, there is plenty of time in the timetables for securing the unit and the passengers are pretty much up and ready to get off.