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    The new GBRF 73/9s

    The NR DVTs operate with class 67 using AAR
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    The new GBRF 73/9s

    They are fitted with AAR sockets --- old post above --- --- new post below --- 31285 leaves Exeter Riverside by road on Wed. The RVEL 73/9's will replace the 31s on test trains later this year. The GBrf 73/9's will appear on test trains once they are sorted and test train drivers trained
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    Use of Tablets by Drivers

    Mitrac is the "driver / machine interface unit" ie computer screen (- DMI) fitted to the Electrostars
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    Use of Tablets by Drivers

    There are two pilots and most aircraft virtually fly themselves these days You didn't leaf through the WTT when driving, you referred to it before going to the train and made notes
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    Driver of Network Rail's 31233 stops for a chat with Dawlish Cam...

    Yes he did --- old post above --- --- new post below --- I know its a test train, UTU 1 and SGT heading to Penzance via various branch lines
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    Driver of Network Rail's 31233 stops for a chat with Dawlish Cam...

    Because his manager has had to protect his drivers from such things before, when those in the ivory tower spot something and the phones get red hot
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    Driver of Network Rail's 31233 stops for a chat with Dawlish Cam...

    Don't be silly, I haven't blamed his managers discovery of this on you, get a grip will you
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    Driver of Network Rail's 31233 stops for a chat with Dawlish Cam...

    Depends on the bloody fall out, don't it? his manager might have been here before
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    Driver of Network Rail's 31233 stops for a chat with Dawlish Cam...

    Oh dear, too late, his manager has seen it
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    Driver of Network Rail's 31233 stops for a chat with Dawlish Cam...

    Fair play driver? lets hope his manager doesn't look at that!
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    DBS wages and T&Cs

    ere you go http://www.colasrail.co.uk/careers/job_vacancies/ http://www.rail.dbschenker.co.uk/careers/driver_vacancies.html
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    DBS wages and T&Cs

    47k is the current basic, but it is first year of a three year deal just agreed Where did you have in mind? Didcot is the only opening at the moment
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    DBS wages and T&Cs

    Depends what you mean by down west, look on the DBS website and it will tell you for what depots they are seeking applicants for quali drivers Colas advertising for Westbury
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    Doncaster derailment

    Just wondering how many jobs are faced with internet experts getting excited over the slightest thing and indulging in internet speculation as to whether you might be at fault or not? Don't happen to my mate, an airline pilot (unless he kills people) No wonder drivers get tired of some...

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