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    Southeastern problems post timetable change

    The scenario depicted above which I responded to is not a reversal though the driver would have been instructed to terminate the journey, change ends and start again which would be driving in the correct direction. A reversal by changing ends to move back in the platform would be by definition a...
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    Southeastern problems post timetable change

    I can assure you it would not have reversed, the driver would have changed ends
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    Southeastern problems post timetable change

    They will normally use platform 8 to turn around
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    Southeastern problems post timetable change

    Just the usual esr's on the mainline route slowing them down and then conflicting with the metro. Main issue I've noticed thus far is serious over crowding during peak times, especially on the Sidcup and Hayes line via Lewisham.
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    How bad are train driver rotas?

    Yeah they can be brutal our earliest start ranges from 3:30-4am so looking at a 2am alarm clock
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    ASLEF strikes February 1st and 3rd

    It's true they have sent texts and emails to members
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    Train drivers offered pay rise in bid to end strikes

    Reading the last few posts is making me glad my Sundays are inside. 1673389943 The bad part is I often pick up some overtime on Sundays but it's my choice
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    Train drivers offered pay rise in bid to end strikes

    DOO will probably be inserted at the last minute to scupper any deal. .........again
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    Frustrated with RMT

    @Facing Back, by your statement you are happy for IT to attomate others jobs, are you sure someone in IT is not automating yours? 1672258402 Automate* auto correct sorry
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    Frustrated with RMT

    He is also overlooking the fact that any break you have is the bare minimum that can be allowed.
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    Frustrated with RMT

    What truly amuses more than anything else is the IT lot on here that complain about how things are done, all the time writing programs to automate their own job surely they must know they are automating themselves out? 1672252799
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    Railways lurching out of control?

    I don't think it's actually bitterness, I think it's profound disbelief that people are being denied a pay increase yet money can be paid out to others, it often feels on this forum that many posters forget railway staff also pay tax

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