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Recent content by jimfrst

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    C2C class 720 updates

    The difference in software causes the brakes not to release on one of the units and other issues if 2 trains are coupled with the different software updates.
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    C2C class 720 updates

    They should be on the Saturday Ockendon / Tilbury services at 5 car from December timetable change.
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    East-facing bay at Pitsea station

    Pitsea Down sidings are not electrified but occasionally a tamper machine is stabled there.
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    C2C class 720 updates

    It’s the 2 5 car units that have been at Shoeburyness carriage sidings.
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    Driver manager salary

    They’ve got their pay rise now. And are now on more than the drivers basic salary.
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    C2C class 720 updates

    Still no driver training started. And the units have still not been signed off for anyone to be trained on them yet.
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    Use of the GSM-R by signallers/control to contact drivers

    We are at the same TOC, after several conversations some of the training department now thinks it would be beneficial to visit the signal box during the classroom based training. I had mentioned they should actually go and learn the route first and then I think the visit would be more useful for...
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    Use of the GSM-R by signallers/control to contact drivers

    At my TOC we now can receive “contact control” on the GSMR, I have received it on a couple of occasions when running late due to disruption to make changes to the stopping pattern. Had a few berth triggered broadcasts in the past but none for several years. Definitely would have saved time on...
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    C2C 357 refresh and LTS line upgrade?

    The 357s are due to be refurbished once the 720s finally enter service.
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    C2C class 720 updates

    No date as to when any driver training is due to start.
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    Are Covid precautions in place during driver training at your TOC?

    No training bubbles at c2c since the restrictions were eased last year.
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    Driver Instructors: Does your employer provide you with an additional Driver Instructor's licence?

    At c2c any incidents with a trainee go on your own license, you get a green cab pass to assess and instruct so it’s a risk instructing and you have to be on the ball all the time.
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    iPads/tablets in drivers cabs on C2C services

    The system c2c use is T.A.S (Timetable advisory system) they are not for telling the driver when to coast, or for the speeds. They only show the stopping pattern and the departure times of the train and give an alert of the approaching station and a reminder of the train length.
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    Which TOCs are currently conducting in cab trainee driver training?

    c2c are still carrying out in cab training.
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    c2c trainee driver (part time) & Shunter driver jobs

    Unfortunately the c2c HR are very poor at replying to applicants. They must delete all your details if you don’t pass. As no one hears from them.

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