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    Wigan to Bolton electrification officially given go ahead

    What is 100% needed is the platforms re-built on the Hindley lines at Lostock! It will give the people of Lostock and surrounding areas a direct connection with the wcml instead of having to change at Bolton.
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    Tunnel flood, nr. Stalybridge.

    Just thought I'd educate those who were asking about tunnelZ :D
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    Tunnel flood, nr. Stalybridge.

    The tunnel between Ashton and Stalybridge is called 'Katherine Street Tunnel' there is also 'Stalybridge Tunnel' just after Stalybridge station heading towards Mossley and there is also 'Scout Tunnel' just before Mossley. I'm a northern Train Driver :)
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    Drugs Test Advice Please: Do they test for Steroids?

    Steroids aren't illegal to use, they're illegal to sell.
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    FTPE Trainee Train Drivers

    Well after passing all the tests with FTPE in April this year for the previous driver vacancies and getting down to the last four at the interview stage, I didn't apply for the recent vacancies because I am currently in training with another TOC. Thank you FTPE :) --- old post above --- --- new...
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    What do NH 153s do?

    One is sent empty stock to Preston early doors. One is attached to a Clitheroe service and one is attached to a Leeds service in the afternoon. One is also sent up to Newton Heath empty stock that has spilt off a Leeds service at 10.11. --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Did you...
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    Northern Rail- Wigan and man

    Loving the course so far. So.....much.....information.....to.....take.....in!
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    Northern Rail- Wigan and man

    Not sure dude, probably an equal mix.
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    Northern Rail- Wigan and man

    No, passed tests in April. Should of been on the July course, (can't disclose why I wasn't). 30th September it is as I am internal. 29th for external.
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    Northern Rail- Wigan and man

    Yes :)
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    Northern Rail- Wigan and man

    Excellent, thanks.
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    Northern Rail- Wigan and man

    Hi Llama, would you know if that would include Mcv?
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    Northern Rail- Wigan and man

    I know of an internal that couldn't be released from his/her current role for the July driver course, and has been promised release for the next available course from his/her manager!!! We shall see!
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    Northern Rail - Leeds (train driver)

    Internal or External?
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    Northern Rail- Wigan and man

    Hi guys and girls. Good luck with this course, I know a chap who is starting the course tomorrow as he in internal and he is a top bloke! All the best!
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    TPE trainee drivers

    I received my 'kick in the ball's' email this morning .Good luck to the 'one' who has been successful for Manchester. I have asked for feedback which they have said can take 2-3 weeks. Current mood = feeling pretty low after going through everything, but at the end of the day only one person...
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    TPE trainee drivers

    My 'friend' had an interview last Friday for the Picc position. My 'friend' was told that today would be the last day for interviews for Manchester. My 'friend' didn't have an option for different dates, was just offered a date with only three days notice. My 'friend' has their fingers very...
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    Conductor First Jobs

    Bluebri, do you apply for every single railway job going?
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    TPE trainee drivers

    I sat stage 2 on the 09/04 for Manchester and was informed on the 10/04 that I had been successful. Not heard anything yet with regards to DM interview.

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