National Express not always cheaper online
I have just experienced an example of a National Express fare not being cheaper online. I looked up a fare from Plymouth to Penzance online but the system would have added a £1 booking fee. I felt like...
View ArticleA few southern bits
Hi All I have added a few misc photos taken by Alan Costello 73002 & 73001 http://railway-photography.smugmug.c...9192&k=3Ch4jnw 46033 being cut up at Swindon...
View ArticleNo ticket and the RPI thought I was showing a fake
Last week I arrived at my local station and tried to buy a weekly season ticket. The machine was out of order and Southern are always happy to allow people to buy on the train, as they know that...
View ArticleOddities From Our Victorian Railway Pioneers
G'day, I thought this thread might make interesting viewing for other forum members. I'll kick things off with two sugestions. Stephenson's Tower above Milford Tunnel in Derbyshire. Although it's on...
View ArticleInterview questions
I've got my first interview tomorrow for ATW and it's with a member of the driver management function and HR. I've been working on these type of questions Give an example of when you have had to deal...
View ArticleOpen Train Times
Does anyone know what has happened to OpenTrainTimes as of late? The tabs that displayed info about the train have been removed, and the function that shows the train's route on the map seems to have...
View ArticleBachmann & Gra-Far 2013/2014 Ranges
Thanks to RM web & Model Rail for these two. Some pictures also on Model Rail's Facebook page. My highlights: Jaffa Cake & Network SouthEast MLVs The first of the air con Mk2s in the form of...
View ArticleClapham Junction platform 17 lengthening
Random question...passing through CJ platform 17 earlier with time to kill and decided to see how much spare platform was available for when Southern move to 8 car services on the WLL. ...well. In a...
View ArticleLlondom midland senior conductor
Hi people passed everything in early jan just waiting medical just really want to get started does anyone know when likely they will get me a medical and hopefully a start date ?????
View ArticleTrain Driver Assessment
The Rail industry is introducing a new assessment process for prospective train drivers. Just to assure those candidates that have previously passed the assessment, this document on the RSSB website...
View ArticleForgot to renew monthly pass
Morning Guys, Had a bit of a nightmare this morning. I always get a monthly rail pass to get to and from work, have done so for the past 6 months. My most recent pass expired on 10th March 2013...
View ArticleRail Related Jobs
Hi guys, I'm just wondering how many of you on here have had rail related jobs ranging from the ordinary to the diverse? For instance how many jobs have you had? How long have you worked on the...
View ArticleGreat story about a mobile phone passenger on London Midland
All of a sudden, my opinion of London Midland has shot up dramatically http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...in-driver.html Great story
View ArticleNorthern employee accused of stealing Kindle from probation officier
No it's not April 1st, even though this story sounds like an Aprils Fools. It's not clear whether or not the employee was on duty at the time or what role Northern employed them in. Quote: Originally...
View Article25 injured after buses collide
http://www.itv.com/news/granada/2013...eople-injured/ Quote: Originally Posted by ITV Granada Twenty-five people have been injured after two buses crashed in Salford this morning. A double decker and a...
View ArticleCoal Falling Off
Train involved : 0347 Redcar B.S.C. Ore T. to MargamT.C. Whilst awaiting the 1033 XC Birmingham service at Tamworth, the above freight passed through chucking a load of coal of in the process all over...
View ArticlePeak Rail - Blazing Saddle Steam Gala - 10/03/2013
Peak Rail - Blazing Saddles Steam Gala - 10/03/2013 Photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/66957213@N00/page2/ Concatenated Set http://www.flickr.com/photos/6695721...7632982225782/
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What is the stubby platform at Sheffield for?
Between platform 3 and platform 4 at Sheffield, there's a short bit of platform, just long enough to accommodate the front doorway of a unit. Does anyone know why? I have a few possible explanations,...
View ArticleRailtalk Online Magazine - Latest Issues
Hi all, I've been asked by a couple of people to post links to the magazine on the forum again so, Issue 78 and 78xtra of Railtalk Magazine now available to download. The links are as follows:...
View ArticleFirst TransPennine Express Class 185's
Where did the standard class seat covers go? They're still there in First Class!
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