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    1S69 Failure Abington 9th September 2024

    Avanti 1S69 failure ongoing at Abington this evening. Queue of trains trapped in the rear. These 390s seem to be dropping like flies these days
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    Avanti West Coast Cancellations

    Hi all, I was wondering if anyone knew if there's any issues with Avanti currently? Cancellations seem to of spiked in the last week with a lot more cancelled today. Sickness? Work to rule? Just not enough traincrew?
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    Netherlands advice

    Hi all, I was wondering if you can help with the following? I am travelling Point A to Point C. When connecting at point B can I leave the station and return to finish the journey to Point C? Tickets don't seem to have times on them Thanks in advance
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    Grant Shapps Sacked

    As announced on his Twitter! https://twitter.com/grantshapps/status/1567195630149242880
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    Avanti West Coast HR Email

    Hi All, Trying to chase up a recent application, anyone got an email address for Avanti's HR? Thanks
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    New TPE Loco's?

    Hi All, Noticed TPE are looking for new Loco's. End of the road for 68s in time? https://bidstats.uk/tenders/2022/W03/767295845
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    Charter Derailment "Ruby Vampire" (04/11/18)

    Hi, Just seen pictures of a derailment this morning. Not sure where it was.
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    Clearing lineside vegetation

    With the hot temperatures affecting the country, is it now time Network Rail were proactive rather than reactive when it comes to maintaining track side vegetation?
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    Y2018/148 Driver Carlisle

    Hi, has anyone received interview dates for this? I notice they are looking for Driver Managers , hinting that the training won't start until they are on board. Thanks
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    Applications open.

    Bit of fun how many applications does everyone have open at the minute/ I am trying harder than ever have over 30 applications submitted at the minute!
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    Railway interview tips

    Hello all, Has anyone got any tips for Railway interviews. I have one coming up but don't want to say where at this stage. Is it a good thing to declare you like trains when they ask about hobbies etc?
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    3 days in Wales.

    Hello, I was wondering if anyone could recommend some good routes to travel on in Wales? Is there a Wales rover ticket available? I will be based in Cardiff for 3 days! Thanks in advance folks!
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    Virgin Trains West Coast- HR Email Address

    Hi does anyone have this please? Thanks
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    Pacer Allocations

    Hi All, looking for a list of pacer diagrams in the North West and Manchester! Coming down from Scotland for a few days bashing in June. Thanks
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    Trainee's on the Railway.

    With the lack of Trainee positions going around. When do you think we will see a rise in these positions? Surely people have to start retiring, being promoted etc.
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    VT Careers question.

    Hello, I was wondering if anyone could tell me what my screen shot means in terms of application status. I noticed one of the top applications has the status of Archived on it. Does this mean VT have saved it for the future?
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    150203 splits at Leeds!

    Anyone effected by this! 150203 has split in 2 at Leeds!
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    Trivia: What is longest platform in the Uk?

    Hi all does anyone know what the longest platform in the Uk is.
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    VTEC disruption between Retford & Newark (11/12)

    https://twitter.com/Virgin_TrainsEC/status/940296256538243077 https://twitter.com/Virgin_TrainsEC/status/940322939249090560
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    Crewe disruption 29/11

    #VTNEW Due to damage to the overhead electric wires at Crewe some lines towards North-bound are disrupted.

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