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    ASLEF strikes W/c 6th May

    That is the only reason the government keep this going from their end as it may help them claw 1%-2% back in the polls and votes come a GE as they’ll be able to convince the gullible ones of their anti-train driver arguments. That is how these people think, they dont care about the economy and...
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    National Train Driver Day

    Would rather Aslef spent their energy in keeping us updated about the dispute and what they are doing their end to try and resolve. We never hear anything unless its a text to say we are going on strike.
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    June 2024 reopening of the line between Clitheroe and Hellifield for passenger trains

    Whose depot’s drivers are doing it in the end? Heard there’s been pushback from Blackpool depot that they want it not Blackburn
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    Different Driver Depot, Route and Traction cards

    TPE Preston only sign Wigan-Liverpool Lime Street via St Helens Ctl., not via Earlestown
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    TPE Qualified Pay

    Start straight away on the full pay of 58k :)
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    ASLEF strikes 5th-8th April weekend

    Has Huw Merriman met Mick Whelan yet as he mentioned he was going to at the despatch box??
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    Avanti West Coast Cancellations

    Is Preston depot being reduced in driver headcount due to Crewe opening?
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    Toc to Open Access

    I was a trainee driver for Blackpool GC, ended up at Northern.
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    June 2024 reopening of the line between Clitheroe and Hellifield for passenger trains

    Great news and fingers crossed Blackburn depot get given this work
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    Avanti West Coast Scotland Recruitment

    Take it Preston depot won’t be recruiting for Qualified Drivers any time soon?
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    Going the 'wrong way'

    In theory it should be a new ticket, but in reality its down to the guard’s discretion how they deal with the situation :)
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    Different Driver Depot, Route and Traction cards

    This time is different I think, the new MD is pushing for it to be a permanent fixture
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    Different Driver Depot, Route and Traction cards

    got taken off them but now its coming back!
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    Different Driver Depot, Route and Traction cards

    Preston TPE currently learning Golborne Jn-Ordsall Lane (Chat Moss)
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    Aslef strike around Tory conference dates

    What a weird thing, to be a member of a railforum and hate the most critical staff member for the railways to exist. Do one
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    RMT abstain from TUC "Solidarity with Ukraine" motion

    How is Zelensky nearly as bad as Putin? What a stupid statement to make.
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    RMT abstain from TUC "Solidarity with Ukraine" motion

    Embarrassing stuff from the RMT and I am totally on their side against this disgusting government but this is a massive own-goal PR wise
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    RDG response to RMT's recent "road map" proposal.

    Thankyou for providing a balanced reply. Whilst I disagree with you on him being compromised, I totally agree his track record on shaping the industry through the people he puts into leadership positions is shocking. It should ring alarm bells but sadly this completely uninspiring, cowardly...

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