Recent content by RuralSquad93

Yeah we've got one going back to their old TOC & one in for another depot. Currently there are none in for ST Pancras transfers nor is there any upcoming interest to my knowledge!

This isn't quite true. There is only 1 transfer request to move out at the depot. Whilst it was true when the depot first opened as plenty of people did transfer out due to the fact there was no 'depot commitment' of 3 years service, It's not the case now & hasn't been for a while. The depot...

This is talent pool only FYI .. The link has vacancies but they are scheduled to be filled by qualifieds transferring in already hired. There are a couple more training courses that have Trainee Drivers for Kettering on them also so it could be a bit of a wait however its a cracking depot ...

1H68 23.10 Corby to Kettering nearly always empty. 8 car formation since Dec change too.

Just out of interest on this, does anyone know if the train will be able to be boarded at Nuneaton during the reversal? I live here & I'm going to the cup final (& i'm an NUFC fan) so would work out just wonderful.

EMR Kettering TM's St Pancras - Sheffield St Pancras - Nottingham St Pancras - Corby Corby - Syston/Sileby Via Oakham (Manton Diversion) No other diversions signed They also will soon be officially signing for Kettering Depot Sidings for one late night move on a Saturday* as guards arent...

I'd also be interested in this information ... links/rosters/typical working day etc ... seen routes & traction in sticky thread.

There are signs on the approach into Wellingborough in both directions that read 'Wellingborough - Check do you stop?!' Or words to that affect ..

1D26 (1105 STP - Notts) & 1B46 (1312 Return) showing as HST today ...

Senior conudctors are taking action, they don't work 360's only Train Managers so 360 workings should be unaffected AIUI

The last Corby on a weekday is worked by a Derby Driver as far as Kettering ... A railway rumour that is correct!

I could be wrong ... but from memory I think the up slow platform (5) at Nuneaton has a Loco + 390 9/11 stop board ... I'm sure it's there because the loco + bit always confuses me ... could be wrong though. Helpful I know lol ..

Derby is still over quota however 4 drivers have recently gone mainline (1 Kettering & 3 Derby) with 3 more (Derby) to follow which leaves the depot 2 over subscribed however one driver has recently done or is doing their handling on the park atm to be a depot driver. There is a January course...

GWR Reading is a great depot. Spent 2 years there before moving on to pastures new. Still have plenty of very close friends in the depot. There is definately no bullying of any kind in that depot. Mix of old hands and new starters but everyone is lovely & the work is simple yet enjoyable ...

When I was a guard, I used to get off the train & look immediately at the signal. Where possible, if starter was at danger, I'd always dispatch from the very front door of the train, observing PTI whilst walking to the front panel & would stare at the signal until such a time it cleared. If...