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53 stations are to begin offering tapping in/out as a form of ticketing;
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/53-train-stations-to-benefit-from-tap-in-tap-out-rollout
The RMT Union have announced strike action to take place on 13th May, details can be found here;
https://news.sky.com/story/train-strikes-three-new-dates-for-industrial-action-announced-by-aslef-including-on-fa-cup-final-date-12867398
It's reported in the Independent that there are funding shortages ahead which is likely to impact maintenance and reliability. This is from leaked information. It suggests that this could impact reliability moving forwards.
Below is a link leading to The Independent where I encountered this...
Strike action for next week has been called off following a revised offer from RDG.
https://news.sky.com/story/rmt-suspends-plans-for-rail-strikes-on-30-march-and-1-april-12840330
Vacancies for Ashford and Tonbridge depots, with applications accepted until 7th March
https://jobs.southeasternrailway.co.uk/jobs/job/Trainee-Train-Conductor-Ashford-and-Tonbridge-Opportunities/46
Further strike dates have been announced. The most recent offer was vague in terms of some of the conditions
Thu 16th March
Sat 18th March
Thu 30th March
Sat 1st April
https://www.rmt.org.uk/news/members-updates/defend-jobs-pay-and-conditions-tocs160223/?preview=true
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Southeastern are taking applications from qualified drivers for High speed services
https://jobs.southeasternrailway.co.uk/jobs/job/High-Speed-Driver/1145
Trainee Conductor roles advertised. I believe the Tonbridge reference may just be because that's where the assessment centre is likely to be
https://jobs.southeasternrailway.co.uk/jobs/job/Trainee-Train-Conductor-Tonbridge/46
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How many 377s do Southern have? Could they be the answer with Southern getting a replacement fleet I wonder. Although I feel something along the 707 lines seems most likely.
Evening, I had a little look but couldn't see it anywhere. Apologies if this is in the wrong thread. Has anyone else heard that the SE 377 fleet is returning to Southern in May?
Hello, apologies if this has been asked before. I'm nearing the end of an almost 2 year recruitment process and recently passed my medical to become a trainee conductor. I have a few questions; has anyone on here made the transition from retail? How did you find it? And what exactly can I expect...
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