Northern Blackpool Depot

[Ju135]

Hi everyone.

I've recently applied for Northern Blackpool depot as a qualified driver.

I just wanted to ask the following regarding Northern Blackpool TPE depot.
What are Ex-TPE terms and conditions. (There only appears to be one type of T&C on the Aslef website where I'm sure there used to be 3 depending on the region)?
What routes and traction are signed?
What is the shift pattern like (RDs, longest turns, spare movements, earliest and latest book on / book off times)?
And generally how is the atmosphere at the depot?

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

 

[pokemonsuper9]

What routes and traction are signed?

Looking at the Driver Depot, Route and Traction cards thread:
Might be worth noting that the 319s won't be around for Long, and are being replaced by 331/1s from December.

Blackpool North
Traction:
150, (ex Northern link only), 156,195,319,331
Routes:
Both links sign
Blackpool N - Manchester Airport via Chorley
Ex Northern adds:
Blackpool N - Liverpool LS via St Helens Central.
Blackpool S - Preston
Preston - Ormskirk
Preston - Colne
Preston - York via Bradford interchange
Salford - Manchester Victoria
Blackburn - Settle Jct via Hellifield
Ex TPE adds:
Wigan NW - Manchester MIA via Golborne Jc
Preston - Windermere
Carnforth - Barrow

 

[Ju135]

Brilliant. Thank you.

Am I right in thinking there are two links at the depot?

 

[xtpe]

Tpe drivers have Sundays in the working week also different terms and conditions regarding annual leave, breaks, driving time ect. Tpe Blackpool drivers currently work a 33 week roster, earliest book on is currently 0315 and latest finish is 0129. No night turns. Nearly all work is Class 195 and 331, some class 156 work and 319. Xtpe don't sign 150s and currently work Blackpool to Manchester Airport via Chorley and Goldbourne. Preston to Barrow in Furness and Windermere.

 

[Ju135]

Thanks xtpe for your reply. You've provided me with a lot of great info

 

[xtpe]

Shifts are between 5 and 10 hours and can be moved 3 hours either way

 

[Ju135]

Pretty much the same as where I am now.

Cheers again for the info.