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Self explanatory title, what do people think the best course to do would be in order to stand in good stead to be a Train Fitter or engineer? Alot of TOCs ask for prior experience hence my question.
Thanks in advance
We're mixing things up this Sunday, 14th September. The 12:05 and 14:45 services from Chinnor on The Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway will be hauled by our verteran Class 03 diesel D2069. And to make it really interesting, you'll travel in our class 121 Bubble Car, giving you unrivalled...
Hey guys,
in Barcelona next week Monday to Friday and wondering if there is anything transport related in or around the city thats worth looking at.
Thanks in advance
Hi all,
Start in the above role a week Monday and very nervous, not 100% sure on the role and what it entails, anyone able to help please? Is it just station based or do I end up on trains occasionally?
Recently applied for the above role, just wondering if anyone on here works for Abellio and can share an insight into what the job involves, types of shift times and recruitment process please?
Thanks in advance
Hi all, recently applied for the above role of Guard based out of Staines, just wondering what train types, routes and shifts they generally work?
Thank you in advance
Does anyone know what normally works these services, particularly the 17:31 to Blackpool North from Manchester Piccadilly on a Saturday please? Hoping to ride on it and would love to try out a pacer!
In Budapest until Sunday afternoon, any transport related activities worth doing? I'm gonna be in possession of a City card. Already planning a trip on the children's railway time allowing.
Cheers in advance for people's suggestions.
Hi guys,
been invited to an assessment for the above position on Monday in Swindon. I am aware what the role involves but just wondering that if I was successful, what would the shift times be per day?
Thank you in advance.
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/W11520/2018/10/29/advanced
On the above service tonight and real time trains state it's a Standard Only Service, is this the case or will 1st still be inforced? Also what is diagrammed to work it.
As an aside also on the 17:00 2B60 Swaythling to Waterloo...
Hi all,
Recently applied for the above position and have got as far as the assessment centre stage which I will do in a few weeks time. Just wondering what routes and traction train managers based at Reading sign.
Thank you
On Saturday and Sunday 17 - 18 March 2018, we will be raising the roof with another diesel spectacular. With four or five locomotives operating each day hauling a good couple of hundred tons up our 1 in 68 inclines and with a 'loadex' as the finale - you’ll get the full music of the selected...
On 29 June 1957 the last BR passenger trains ran between Princes Risborough & Chinnor (and Watlington). To commemorate 60 years since BR passenger closure we are delighted to say that thanks to our fantastic friends at Didcot Railway Centre, the historic Edwardian period Steam Railmotor No. 93...
e are delighted to announce that the C&PRR has finally concluded a lease with Network Rail for the land and sidings west of Princes Risborough station.
Our sincere thanks go to those in Network Rail and Chiltern Railways who have supported us over the last couple of years in securing the lease...
3-Day BIG DIESEL 'THRASH!'
We've listened to the many enthusiasts who said they would travel with us if we put on a 3-Day Big Diesel 'Thrash!'
So we've set the dates for Thur 11 May, Fri 12 May, and Sat 13 May 2017 and we have agreements with the respective owners to hire in 5-Big...
Hi all, just to let you know that due to unavailability of chiltern compatible 68s, the set is currently top and tailed 68002 and 68018, with 002 on the northbound end and 018 on the DVT at the southbound end.
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