Recent content by High Dyke

The lack of a renewed 'no compulsory redundancy' agreement was a factor in feedback that I received from colleagues. Especially amongst the Mobile Operations Manager (MOM) grade, where redundancies are currently being made (on the East Coast route). There were quite a few that stated they were...

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08/06/24 Morpeth to Bedlington. Arksey down loop

Still don't have a 'None of the above' choice.

I'm all for saving an operational item, be it semaphore signals or a signal box. Where it could be reusable then that is beneficial. Actually listing items is not helpful. Network Rail already has assets like gate wheels, since replaced by barriers, that remain within the structure of a listed...

Welcome. Firstly, don't panic. However, can you please post a copy of the email (with personal information redacted), so that helpful advice can be provided.

Correct. No core services on Elizabeth Line on Saturday or Sunday. Attached screenshot taken from TfL travel advice email.

I am reliably informed that there has been an increased usage between stations along that route. The amount of freight that runs that way may preclude a 'Spalding shuttle', like used to operate early morning / late evening. Equally, by changing the service pattern would have a detrimental...

Ah, so no improvements or addressing issues on the Lincoln - Grimsby - Cleethorpes services.

Mentor is the Overhead Line inspection coach. The name "MENTOR" actually stood for Mobile Electronic Network Testing & Observation Recorder. Information and photographs Here

There can usually be solace found amongst the rolling uplands of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Small villages, with some splendid churches, chalk streams and a few decent pubs.

Sadly, Network Rail aren't so accommodating when it comes to a signaller delay. You soon find yourself filling out an incident report and looking at a development plan.

Are we talking about the national rail network, with its countless level crossings, of different types? The current digital railway project on the East Coast Main Line does suggest that frequency would increase, but there are probably a number of different factors to make that effective.

They'll be grateful for that praise. You are right though, wherever they are it's always a welcome sight.

As The Puddock mentions, it could be a trainee MOM. They will be learning the role, but may not have sufficient competencies. Ironically, Eastern Region increased the headcount of MOMs, to then announce redundancies amongst that grade. The question of level crossing operation and failures has...