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Network Rail have reported that there is a partial bridge collapse near Bedworth, a few miles south of Nuneaton station.
All traffic to be routed via West Midlands until further examination completed.
Does anyone know more about the role of On Board Manager for Avanti?
I know they manage competency, absence and service levels for Train Managers and Onboard Hosts, similar to Conductor Managers, but was wondering the following.
Do they cover 'On Call' duties? If so, are they paid...
Not sure is this is the right place to place this, admins feel free to move to a more suitable place.
Recently, we (LNR conductors) have been asking for more detail around RPI revenue duties and what the team(s) are up to so we can assist where possible.
Turns out WMR now have a dedicated...
My TOC, like most now it seems, have fully transitioned to all external trainees being classed as apprenticeships, internal is in progress.
Obviously they are doing this to get the government cash towards training costs (dubious imo), but I wondered if anyone here is currently on one of these...
Just received the following;
"It is with deep regret that I am writing to advise you that we have had no option but to close RMT head office on a temporary basis due to reported serious threats to the safety of RMT staff members working there.
The closure was requested by the GMB and NUJ...
Both grades.
Yes very much is the case, with overtime being illegal to enforce under EU law still.
It's very depot dependant but if you make yourself unavailable, it's normally picked up by someone wanting extra OT.
The company and unions do try and give out 'extra marks' against you for not...
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