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    150/1 and 150/2 swaps

    Good evening! Apologies if this has been asked elsewhere; I did do a thread search but can’t seem to find one so hopefully this isn’t a repeat question! Does anyone happen to have a list of which 150/1 units have gone from Newton Heath to Neville Hill, and which 150/2 units have come the other...
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    Retro Norfolk Broadsman - Denton

    Just after some information please - hopefully I can find the answer! The tour called at Denton this morning and I’m trying to find out if this is the first time a HST has called here? Reddish South was also served, however a previous Retro Railtours HST-operated charter called there, as did the...
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    Location identification please!

    Morning everyone! I’m after an expert to identify this location please. It’s a still from a video posted on Twitter (I don’t call it “X”) by a journalist who seemed to think the train being travelled on was going too fast……all I know is it’s apparently a London Victoria to Littlehampton service...
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    Headboard cleaning

    Hello all! I recently came into possession of the pictured headboard a year after winning it on a railway auction (long story). Anyway, as good as it is looking, I do want to give it a clean. Apart from the obvious thought of soap and water, does anyone know of any other cleaning solutions or...
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    East Lancs Summer Diesel Gala - 27th to 29th June

    Not seen any threads anywhere about this upcoming event so thought I’d start one up in case anyone’s interested! Event runs from this Thursday to this Saturday, with brake van rides available on the Thursday and Friday (additional supplementary fee for these). Locos set to feature (subject to...
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    Class 390 name requests

    Hi all, a mate of mine is getting into the railways and has set up a YouTube channel. He has asked me about the Class 390 Pendolino fleet. I’ve managed to get the numbers of them all off the top of my head which was pretty remarkable as the 9 and 11 cars don’t follow any logical order! However...
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    Fire on train at Wilmslow (15/02)

    Reports coming through of a fire on a train at Wilmslow. Going off Traksy, it looks like 1W64 1606 Carmarthen to Manchester Piccadilly is the train involved. Actual unit isn’t showing on Real Time Trains, but if it’s a 175, that’s another one that’s had a “thermal incident”……..
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    Class 507/508 situation

    Morning folks! Apologies in advance if this has already been asked - I did do a forum search and couldn’t see anything so as far I’m aware it hasn’t! Anyway…..does anyone have an up to date list of which 507/508 units are still operational please? I believe 508123 is now withdrawn and is about...
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    Manchester Piccadilly lift replacement work (platforms 13 and 14)

    Apologies if this has already been posted elsewhere! The lift serving platforms 13 and 14 at Manchester Piccadilly will be out of action for replacement from New Year’s Eve until 16th May 2022. Am posting this so that any forum members who are affected by this (or know someone who may be...
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    Trips on LNER Class 91s

    Moderator note: Split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/lner-class-91-mk4-service-status-withdrawals.182066 I hope the 1630 Edinburgh to London will still be booked a 91 this Saturday - I'm booked on it Edinburgh to York!!!
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    Keolis/Amey Metrolink - Trainee Drivers

    Keolis/Amey Metrolink are now advertising again for trainee drivers - link below, good luck to anyone applying! https://www.indeed.co.uk/m/viewjob?jk=5f6e5836dc5f26b6&from=serp&prevUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.indeed.co.uk%2Fm%2Fjobs%3Fq%3DTram%2BDriver
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    Northern Trainee Conductor Vacancy - Blackpool

    Received this alert via e-mail if anyone is interested! http://www.northern.engageats.co.uk/ViewVacancyV2.aspx?enc=mEgrBL4XQK0+ld8aNkwYmPqnXA/OvSHc/QCu87kSmSys6dW0FjYFsfbZR7+huMn53BgUi6NC3Xf9iASZie/vmQ==
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    Revenue Support Specialist - Cross Country

    Hi everybody! A friend and colleague applied a while back for the role of Revenue Support Specialist with Cross Country, based at Manchester Piccadilly. The closing date was 31/12/17. I also applied but got rejected, however my friend still hasn't heard anything, and on her profile the job...
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    Arriva Trains Wales - Depot Supervisor (General Purpose Relief), Treherbert and Rhymney

    Just received a vacancy alert from the Arriva Trains Wales website; they are advertising for General Purpose Relief Depot Supervisors at Treherbert and Rhymney. Good luck to anyone applying! www.comeaboard.co.uk/recruiter/users/jobsearch.php?&id=2203
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    Rejected without feedback - why? Does anyone know the real reason?

    I recently applied for a Trainee Conductor vacancy with Arriva Trains Wales at Crewe and Chester. On paper, I was the ideal candidate as I was previously a Conductor with Northern Rail and currently work as a driver with Metrolink. Despite putting everything into the application and really...

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