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I've not posted for ages, the last time was re. fractured brake discs on the sets. I've not read through all of the posts, so this may be of no interest to you or may be repeated. Firstly, I'm delighted to see the back of NXEC, who's only concern was to cut back staffing levels to the bare bones...

The best news of the day. Let's be under no illusion, East Coast Mainline is not a loss making franchise. It makes plenty, but not enough to pay the government their "dues", AND dividends to National Express shareholders. The route has seen massive cuts, lack of investment, and various fare...

OK, you appear to know what your talking about and claim to be a driver, but as far as I'm concerned, you could be anyone. I do not wish to divulge further information about myself for that reason. As a driver, you will be given lots of information from your control about the set you will be...

Perhaps so. Maybe you better PM me with some credentials so that I know on exactly what basis you make these claims. I do not wish to PM you regarding my credentials. You either believe me or you don't. Can you isolated individual brakes on a Mk4...? The normal means of isolation would be...

..far more of it goes to DafT in the form of reduced subsidies/increased premiums. Couldn't agree more. The franchising system basically hands over the keys to the highest bidder, and they really don't care how they get paid or who suffers. If the franchise system is to exist, it must ensure...

NXEC doesn't need subsidy, it is making profits. Unfortunately it's not making enough profit to pay towards the franchise AND dividends for it's shareholders!

That's scaremongering. Ignorance is bliss. If there really were that number of brakes isolated the drivers would simply refuse to take the set. Drivers are aware of the exact number of brakes isolated, usually 2 or 3 sets with a reduced speed. Any more than 3, a coach is taken out to...

I am a first time poster, I haven't read many of the NXEC threads, so I may post things that have already been stated, please be gentle with me. Rail franchising is farcical, designed to reward private company shareholders, at the detriment of customer service toward passengers. At staff...