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Tom Quinne
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Yes in effect, although ARSE will screw you over very quickly in a complex area.
You either work the panel yourself, set routes ahead enough to enable you to apply signal collars yourself, or you use signal collars to stop ARSE which isn’t a good idea.
ARSE won’t set routes into occupied sections, like a station platform with a train already in there - permission working so you still need to work the panel to a degree. The more you work the panel the better you’ll understand ARSE and how to work with it, instead of it working against you.
As you can probably gather, I’m not a fan.
You either work the panel yourself, set routes ahead enough to enable you to apply signal collars yourself, or you use signal collars to stop ARSE which isn’t a good idea.
ARSE won’t set routes into occupied sections, like a station platform with a train already in there - permission working so you still need to work the panel to a degree. The more you work the panel the better you’ll understand ARSE and how to work with it, instead of it working against you.
As you can probably gather, I’m not a fan.
I get your sentiment, I’d rather know how things work and be in control of it to a certain degree rather than relying on a system to make life easier. That way you’re always prepared when the dung hits the fan. So much to learn..
Tom Quinne
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Exactly, if your working the panel when it goes wrong you’ll know exactly where and what’s going on. If your letting ARSE play trains then there a period where your gaining a overview of the situation.
Obviously your meant to be monitoring ARSE, so you’ll know anyway what’s going on - but I’m sure you a man of the world so know how that’s works out....
Obviously your meant to be monitoring ARSE, so you’ll know anyway what’s going on - but I’m sure you a man of the world so know how that’s works out....
Tom Quinne
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That would mean working for your money wouldn’t it....why have a dog and bark yourself ?
I better buy some books then...
I just want to come in and earn 90k for nowt.Tom Quinne
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you can join 3 Bridges chap then.
Thanks for all your insight on here, there’s you and a few other experienced guys that I look out for - you’re all being a massive help to us new lads!
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Tom Quinne
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You’ll be surprised how quickly and easily you can double your basic, even adding £10-15,000 to your basic on booked nights, Sunday’s, Bank holidays etc.
The grade is short staffed across the whole country, RDW (overtime) is like a ocean of potential to earn very good sums of money.
I won’t deny it’s nice, but you have to balance and understand that if you make a mistake you could well end up behind bars.
When your into your 11th hour of your 6th 12hr night turn on the bounce, and you’ve got to authorise a train past a red signal due to axle counter failure etc you need to ensure all the correct processes have been followed, did you ensure the level crossing ahead has been cleared or the crossing keeper advised etc.
Just like driving the money men seem to forget that in their mission for big bucks.
The grade is short staffed across the whole country, RDW (overtime) is like a ocean of potential to earn very good sums of money.
I won’t deny it’s nice, but you have to balance and understand that if you make a mistake you could well end up behind bars.
When your into your 11th hour of your 6th 12hr night turn on the bounce, and you’ve got to authorise a train past a red signal due to axle counter failure etc you need to ensure all the correct processes have been followed, did you ensure the level crossing ahead has been cleared or the crossing keeper advised etc.
Just like driving the money men seem to forget that in their mission for big bucks.
Like you alluded to before, you don’t get that sort of money on an easy ride. I expect it to be tough and challenging and I’m sure it will be. Not many jobs around where you can just turn in and earn very good wages! Good example to bring it home !
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Best of luck mate, if I can offer any help or answer any questions just give me a shout.
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I'm also curious as to how he managed to apply as only a week or so ago he'd been rejected as he failed to meet the benchmark scores in the three tests.
Does MDU stand for Maintenance Delivery Unit ?
Yeah I think it’s a maintenance depot. Are you due to go there on 27/4 too?
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yeah , i have to report to York MDU, at 9am but does someone know what will happened during that day and could give us a schedule of this first week in the previous session .
So far we haven't received any info about it... yet : so i don't know what i should bring , if i should book a temporary accomodation , etc ...
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LOM
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Yes it does.
I have a different reporting line so we must all meet there on that day. Hopefully we’ll hear a bit more about what to expect/bring/wear etc soon.
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7Paul7
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I'm on the same intake and am reporting to Darlington
Is that where your preference was?
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TBH my earnings are not as bad in my current job.
Why I want to work for railway? Respext d job, good money, most of all you won’t get laid as quickly as others, good pension and holiday something I don’t get in my current role being self employed.
I work in a safety critical trade BTw.
Why I want to work for railway? Respext d job, good money, most of all you won’t get laid as quickly as others, good pension and holiday something I don’t get in my current role being self employed.
I work in a safety critical trade BTw.
7Paul7
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An earlier post asked what someone knew about the railway /job, is this important?
If so what do I need to know (on top of what got me through the interview stage)
For me the company and the way they treat their employees was the draw, I have no railway experience other than that of a passenger and I expect my knowledge of the job to be gained through signalling school (hopefully starting in 5 weeks)
If so what do I need to know (on top of what got me through the interview stage)
For me the company and the way they treat their employees was the draw, I have no railway experience other than that of a passenger and I expect my knowledge of the job to be gained through signalling school (hopefully starting in 5 weeks)
7Paul7
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I never put a preference any where throughout the selection process, I have seen posts eluding to a preference but nowhere in any correspondence was I asked to provide one
7Paul7
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I never thought about the un-sexiness of the job
LOM
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Yes the train drivers tend to get all the attention...
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I got an email just after completing the tests to ask me to select a preferred location. It only allowed one selection so I emailed HR and they added a few to my file as I’m in the catchment for numerous locations. Not sure it matters though if we are just encouraged to apply for roles post signaller school.
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Two different buildings, in two different locations operating very different signalling control equipment.
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