Special Traffic Assistant

[The 158 Man]

Northern Rail were recently recruiting for this role.

Does anyone know what it actually involves?

I've never heard of this one before!
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Anyone?!

 

[Mojo]

According to the job advert: http://www.northern.engageats.co.uk...nZ0lGbrzN+lhi3CBjpnaVZzL1w0l8Z8UbVOt6qR5mnw==

· Production of cost effective Special Traffic traction diagrams within laid down safety criteria and deadlines.
· Assisting with the production of Special Traffic train plans, including timing of paths.
· Assisting with preparation of detailed service specifications for engineering work, Bank Holidays and special events
· Assisting with preparation and implementation of emergency train service plans.

 

[The 158 Man]

According to the job advert: http://www.northern.engageats.co.uk...nZ0lGbrzN+lhi3CBjpnaVZzL1w0l8Z8UbVOt6qR5mnw==

So in basic terms, an office pen-pusher? :???:

 

[Mojo]

One of my friends is a train planner for FGW, and this basically sounds like what he does.

 

[The 158 Man]

Does he enjoy it?

The money seems good.