Getting back to rail uniforms...
I was caught up in the Preston area disruption last night. I had a 6 minute connection at Bolton but the train I was changing to there was cancelled. Failure to get this train would put my connection at Manchester Piccadilly onto the last Virgin service to Euston at serious risk.
I asked the guard what I should do as we approached Bolton, he was excellent in looking up a couple of alternative options. I made it to Piccadilly in time for my train south.
The guard was wearing shorts and a polo shirt. It was quite clear who he was, he didn’t need to be wearing a tie, waistcoat or jacket to do his job.
I’d much rather have substance over style any day.
I was caught up in the Preston area disruption last night. I had a 6 minute connection at Bolton but the train I was changing to there was cancelled. Failure to get this train would put my connection at Manchester Piccadilly onto the last Virgin service to Euston at serious risk.
I asked the guard what I should do as we approached Bolton, he was excellent in looking up a couple of alternative options. I made it to Piccadilly in time for my train south.
The guard was wearing shorts and a polo shirt. It was quite clear who he was, he didn’t need to be wearing a tie, waistcoat or jacket to do his job.
I’d much rather have substance over style any day.