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  1. Silv1983

    Priv journey "through" london with a maltese cross

    Hi folks. I'm travelling to London Kings Cross Friday afternoon, where I shall be jumping on the LU circle line to Temple. On Saturday I want to make the reverse journey but to Euston via the Northern Line from Bank. I am a PRIV card holder, and I am aware of a few cheeky ways to travel...
  2. Silv1983

    Stockport to Guildford - thoughts?

    Hi all, Im travelling down to Guildford from Stockport on saturday 21st December and returning Sunday. I am armed with a PRIV ticket being a driver, but I wanted the opinions of those of you in the know for the best route. I could drive it in 4 hours, but thats 450 miles on my car and £80 in...
  3. Silv1983

    The Hindley Peacock

    Saw a photo on twitter the other day of a peacock on the up platform. Thought it was a promotional stunt or similar by the horticulturists who do a great job - and didn't look into it too much. To my suprise this evening, pulling into Hindley - the peacock was stood a few feet from the platform...
  4. Silv1983

    Another class 70 fire

    70005 had a small engine fire today shortly after leaving Wigan North Western some time after midday. It didn't even make it as far as Hindley. Fire service extinguished it according to the signaller I spoke to - and it was dragged back into WNW by the 66 that was tailing it. These locos are...
  5. Silv1983

    PRIV card for THROUGH travel in London query.

    Hi all, To say I was devastated to learn that my PRIV card was only good for Anytime travel tickets when I joined Northern as a driver last year was an understatement! Since then I've been pondering ways to get from where I live in Stockport - to my parents address in Sidcup, Greater London on...
  6. Silv1983

    Northern accepting Trainee Driver apps again...

    But for one day only... so you have until midnight tonight. Bit harsh... http://www.northern.engageats.co.uk/
  7. Silv1983

    Northern Pension Scheme (or any similar)

    Hi all, Im currently in the recruitment process for Trainee Driver with Northern. Just waiting for an interview / assessment centre date. I don't want to get too ahead of myself but it can't hurt to know the facts. Can someone explain how the pension system works please? I know Northern...

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