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  1. Silv1983

    DMU failures and revving up

    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...
  2. Silv1983

    Ex police as Train Drivers - Benefits

    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...
  3. Silv1983

    Northern Trainee Train Driver Recruitment On Hold

    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...
  4. Silv1983

    Police Officer to Train Driver

    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 -...
  5. Silv1983

    Application Feedback

    Which Arriva TOC? If its Northern and for Manchester I might be able to assist.
  6. Silv1983

    Trainee Drivers Manchester stations - February 2016

    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...
  7. Silv1983

    Ufton Nervet - Ten Years On.

    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...
  8. Silv1983

    Guards Comments when leaving York.

    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...
  9. Silv1983

    BTP - Special Constables

    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...
  10. Silv1983

    Vacancy for*Shunter (Various Locations) - Govia Thameslink Railway

    It's clearly an error by the administrator.... they've just duplicated the training salary.
  11. Silv1983

    Driver Guard hierarchy.

    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...
  12. Silv1983

    First group driver online assessment

    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...
  13. Silv1983

    First group driver online assessment

    If I am successful I will then make that decision :wink:
  14. Silv1983

    First group driver online assessment

    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.
  15. Silv1983

    TPE give themselves a new name for Manchester Pride

    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...
  16. Silv1983

    What can stop a train driver?

    Essentially, if the driver isolates the AWS/TPWS system and utilises the Emergency Bypass Switch to rule out a worried guard or passenger - he or she could keep going until something either physically blocks their path - such as another train / set of buffers; or they're derailed at one of the...
  17. Silv1983

    Northern Trains 6 car 158.

    Currently, the Mcr Vic - Chorley turnbacks are 6 car, 3 x 15x sets.
  18. Silv1983

    Temporary speed restriction notice?

    With an ESR there is an additional lineside warning in the form of an ESR warning board - often referred to as a Darlek. Its a yellow board with 2 black chevrons on which each have a flashing white LED embedded. It too has an AWS magnet attached to produce the warning horn. It's basically an...
  19. Silv1983

    Temporary speed restriction notice?

    For a TSR the driver will get warning in his or her weekly operating notices (a booklet published and distributed once a week regarding such things, but not limited to, TSRs). Should a driver, eh hem, not read his or her WON - then prior to the commencement of a TSR there is a warning board...
  20. Silv1983

    Southport to Leeds direct?

    Sounds like a blip. Definitely exists - one of the new long journeys since the timetable change. Not a regular service however - more of a streamlining process whereby 3 journeys are spliced together by careful timetabling and utilising the same unit. I have driven the Southport - Huddersfield...

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