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Indeed and if you are travelling KEI - SKI with any West Yorkshire concession then it is split at SON

Yes - definitely

Yes, that's what I do

Route review rather than learn for the vast majority.

Recent (2015) Carlisle trainees at Leeds have been put up in a hotel during the week.

Andy - you come across as driven and commited to finding a role within the industry. I'd use that to sell yourself - include somewhere on your application that you weren't selected on interview previously and exactly how you have addressed any shortcomings. Emphasise that you are now ready to...

'True' ?

The guard has been up and down the train, getting the measure, calming things down, organising back up if needed. DOO - Walk straight in to an unknown situation with no other member of staff available and you don't think that's dangerous - have you done a last train back on a Saturday night?!

Quote: Originally Posted by MartinG Your guard sorts it out. Not if your DOO. And how sad and dangerous is that...

Your guard sorts it out.

It was a great question -shame some took it the wrong way. I think you can sift through the replies?

You've had some great advice?....

Duct tape and space blanket.

Thank you! In the scenario the train is already at a station - no point in wasting time investigating - get people off speedily and safely, if there's no fire you can pop them back on just as speedily.

d. (providing that competent person is present) No good making a PA to evacuate as you can't be sure if the message is audibly reaching all carriages. Lots of people have headphones in, some might be deaf. A physical presence using voice and whistle and giving clear directions for the evacuation...

Usually not until after 2 years - partly because of the amount of time spent route learning before you can start working the routes - plus the traction if it's different.

Sometimes 3 on then 9 off - you'll not be doing 9 to 5, you'll be working with the public as tired and exacting early morning commuters and tired and over emotional late night travellers. If you're confrontational or have to win, then back off now. If you can cope with the public, follow rules...

Don't sit down - if you've done your revenue protection walk the train and engage with the passengers. Back cab is for putting your kit in and making announcements!

48 hours on and it's not your dream career anymore? :neutral: