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“15 minutes after the driving cab is deactivated, the unit will go in to Sleep Mode. Certain systems such as saloon lighting and air conditioning will be deactivated in order to save energy. Sleep Mode is deactivated when a cab is activated, when any external door is opened, or when the...

I’m pretty sure the class 800’s on the TMS has a system that knows exactly where you are (what line, next station etc) and can give you speed limits and distances to where they change etc, I believe this has also been retrofitted to the Class 390’s, I’m not sure if it’s in use but I’m sure...

"Inspector Sands" is a code phrase used by public transport authorities in the United Kingdom, including Network Rail and London Underground, to alert staff to a fire alarm without needing to evacuate the station.The exact wording depends on the station and the nature of the incident. For...

Someone was clearly feeling the Christmas Spirt yesterday as 165104+165109 formed 2P47 1415 Reading to London Paddington and 2N50 1527 London Paddington to Reading Along with 165117+165105 forming 2P49 1445 Reading to London Paddington and 2N52 1556 London Paddington to Reading

For anyone wondering I tried recently Brentwood Harold Wood Gidea Park Romford Stratford Bond Street Paddington And they all refused and said go to a LU station or said it’s not possible at the moment (Stratford and Paddington) Despite me having mine done at Paddington in the last few...

I didn't think it did, just think something drastic like that does need to happen though, the fleet is really struggling at the moment

So, now that it seems the 769's are going to be no more, does anyone think 100 x 3-car 755/756 fleet could solve all the issues? That gives a few extra trains over what currently exists, which should solve the problem of trains being short-formed and replacing the entire diesel fleet with modern...

New entrant to rail. If I were to be travelling for work, SNF to Pad, Using AGA and EL changing at Stratford, is this a valid route for a reduced rate season ticket? and would that make it cheaper or work out the same if I were to get the NR only Priv Discount applied to an Oyster Card? Let...

I doubt it, they still have the Cross Country stuff and I’m sure other things will make their way down there. All will come out in due course

Don't turn up in a 3 piece suit, because you'll have to take the top half off for the ECG, I would say smart casual, It's an eyesight test, colour blindness test, they check your BP, height and weight, ECG, hearing test, pee in a cup for drug and alcohol test, you'll be asked about your medical...

There is at least one course starting around December for Paddington

Thanks

Anyone know what’s happened to this link, I know it was really helpful ?

Am i missing something here ? if only the people in recruitment had to be as skilled as the people they are trying to employ… In order to be considered for the opportunity, you need to: live within 60 minutes of Crewe station

You aren’t the only one, by far one of the worst websites I’ve ever used