Recent content by Silv1983

Hi John, Spot on - what you hear is the compressor being maxed out by the driver to get as much air into the system as possible in a short amount of time. They only need to flick a switch called the 'compressor speed up' on and then off when enough air has been built up. With 150203, it...

Just my 10 pence worth folks: 5 1/2 years as a bobby on the NPPS from 2007. Left in 2012 to Drive for Northern. You used to be able to transfer police pension which was compared to your training salary (major upscale!); but they got wise and put a 2 year minimum timeframe in as Louby has...

Hi all, This is nothing to do with Brexit. When the franchised changed hands in April some number crunching was done and projections were made on how many addition drivers would be required to handle the timetable change of December 2017 (extra services etc). Panic stations ensued and a massive...

Hi all. I was a PC in GMP for 6 years, and after the destruction caused by Windsor and May - I left to be a Driver for Northern in 2012. Former bobbies usually make excellent drivers - so if any of you want further information about the role, pay, recruitment stages or lifestyle changes etc -...

Which Arriva TOC? If its Northern and for Manchester I might be able to assist.

There are no empty rooms kept aside for recruitment drives at depots. Space is at a premium, security is obviously a feature - and access can be long winded. Hotels are spacious, clean, well-lit - with decent seating, facilities, tea, coffee, toilets etc - and are easy to find. I was...

It's a tragedy no doubt, and like everyone I sympathise with those who have lost loved ones - but by the logic of those calling for it's closure I say where do we draw the line? Why not ban kitchen knives, or close the M25 whilst we're at it. The railway budget is better spent elsewhere - and...

So to add fuel to the fire... this happened to me less than 2 weeks ago: My Liverpool Lime St express to Airport (class 1) pulls into Manchester Oxford Rd on time.... next stop Piccadilly then the Airport. I was held for 8 minutes to allow a late running TPE express to overtake - even though it...

I'm guessing you mean material "benefits" - or at this this is what I am drawing from the context of your post. I could give you a list if intangible benefits such as an impressive addition to your CV, and a wealth of core competency skills and experiences which would put you head and shoulders...

It's clearly an error by the administrator.... they've just duplicated the training salary.

There's no real benefit to trying to rush or departing early. You end up sat at a red signal further on because you're out of course - especially at busy junctions. If I get 2 on the buzzer up to a minute early I just go. If it's any more I will just wait and if someone can't get on then that's...

I've not heard of the Verify Checking Test before so guessing not? Not unless I get an email soon. Perhaps the system has changed slightly. When I applied for trainee driver a couple of years ago the online system was abismal. It seems to have had an overhaul judging from the newer, sleeker...

If I am successful I will then make that decision :wink:

I did the SJT for First TPE a few days ago for driver. It said I completed it successfully, but I doubt it worked out there and then my score. Just sitting tight for now, i'm sure there were many many applications.

No, there are others who find this "hey look how diverse and culturally aware we are" ethos by painting everything rainbow coloured quite distasteful. I used to be indifferent but a gay friend told me many in the community find this stereotyping (the camp, prancy rainbow flag waving) quite...