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    Northern to introduce evening peak restrictions

    If it's not been stated already the ECD or cheap evening return is also being withdrawn.
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    Virgin Guard Assaulted

    Hope the guard is OK and the scumbag gets what he deserves.
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    Track Circuit Operating Clips

    Normally around 7-12v DC.
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    is there a better solution for this poor mother and her child?

    This is the daily mail, typing out tripe day after day.
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    Northern Rail- Wigan and man

    Well done, you'll love it! Which depot are you hoping to be at?
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    Urgent Advice required please.

    I think his 'better job' relates to his previous, not the one currently being sought.
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    appointments during training

    You should be fine mate, just explain to your trainer, shouldn't be a major issue.
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    Northern Rail- Wigan and man

    There was a new course starting at Bolton today if that's any use to anyone.
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    Should we have DOO?

    IF it happens, it would be many many years from now and I feel, as a new guard getting to grips with the industry, service standards would drop without one.
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    Manchester - Liverpool Electrification

    Some seriously heavy machinery flying down from Bryn tonight behind my house, unable to catch a glance but it sounds long and heavy!
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    Manchester - Liverpool Electrification

    Hope this is of some help, I live behind the line near to Bryn station and received a letter along the lines of the below from Network Rail. ** Dear Neighbour NWE Phase 2: Steel Installation "Important Works... Efficent Railway... 21st Century... Garswood - Ince Moss ETC ETC" 13th...
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    Job offer after 13 months

    Well done mate, rest assured you will love it and the build up to your first day is worse than the TP wait! Everyday is something new, congratulations again.
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    Job Interview with Northern Rail

    Well done mate, long time coming, well earned. Where will you be training?
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    Job Interview with Northern Rail

    They are! They're not too bad though in my opinion, a bit warm like, they're also refurbing downstairs to a new classroom too.
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    Job Interview with Northern Rail

    Only the best!
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    Do railway staff get to travel to work free by rail?

    At Northern we get free travel on Northern, Merseyrail and Grand Central but quite often my colleagues are always welcome on TPE services when travelling on or to duty.
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    New Conductors

    Week 4 of training and loving every minute. Made great friends already and learnt so much, you'll really enjoy it when you get it! As for the tests, practice the material they send you, you'll be fine.
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    Possible Rail Expansion for St Helens

    Carr Mill would need some work to make it accessible though surely? Would be interesting at least, can't imagine great footfall there though.
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    Vacancies Northern.

    You do a lot of moaning though! As if you're owed something.

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