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    ATW Trainee train driver vacancies

    ATW Chester, Llandudno Junction & Holyhead https://www.comeaboard.co.uk/recruiter/users/jobsearch.php
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    Asking people for help

    Hi people, recently I have had many requests from potential candidates for help with their application, testing and interviews. The whole recruitment process is to assess your ability to be able to carry out the training and the role so by me complying with these requests would give a false...
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    "Train driver" fined for breach of safety

    Has anyone got a link to better report and what are your opinions of a train driver being fined for this kind of safety breach? I presume this is the incident with the SPAD at Stafford in the light loco when speeding? If this has already been covered mods please delete or lock the thread...
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    Spotters Trespassing

    I spotted some spotters today between Runcorn East and Acton Grange Junction the wrong side of the boundary fence on a steep embankment taking photographs. Shame on them, please don't trespass guys to get that better shot as it will end you up in trouble!
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    Understanding Spotting and Enthusiasts

    A bit controversial but I am trying to understand some of the actions of spotters and enthusiasts below is a list of observations from a rail staffs point of view who isn't a spotter: 1. Why are enthusiasts excited by trains that spew out copious amounts of smoke and fumes when it is clearly...
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    Trivia - Cafes on Station Platforms

    Hi, I have visited a few cafes on station platforms and the ones I am referring to are the ones that serve up a full breakfast, My personal favourites are Wrexham General - Dot 2 Dot, the best breakfast in the North and Wellington, the Platelayers who does another good one. There is also a good...
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    Trainee conductor for ATW Holyhead

    https://www.comeaboard.co.uk/recruiter/users/jobsearch.php?&id=582
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    Why do you want to be a train driver?

    Ok, I am intrigued on the reasons why all these folks on this forum and country wide want to be a train driver. This is a question that is asked when at interview so if you could answer honestly. I will start this off with why I wanted the job!. Change in career, I ran my own business...
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    Failed Steamer at Rhyl

    Utter disruption due to the Cathedral Express failing at Rhyl - Who foots the Bill? Comments welcome!
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    VT Promise a Direct Link from Shrewsbury to London

    I don't know if this is old had but this was reported in the Shropshire Star today! http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/transport-news/2013/02/05/plans-finally-in-for-direct-link-between-shropshire-and-london/
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    Distance from Depot

    Prospective safety critical applicants applying for an SC job on the railways should know that from December a new European Fatigue Index recommendation is being put forwad, this is good for anyone wanting jobs as there will be many vacancies becoming avaialble both for drivers and guards...
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    Unusual sightings

    Don't know if this is unusual but on Monday saw a class 170 between Stourbridge and Kidderminster as a service train also a 153 and 172 working in multiple
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    Asking for advice on interview questions:

    A lot of folks are asking for advice on interview questions on this forum, this is in my opinion a slight danger, a lot of people view these forums and if you get someone giving you a good answer and say 4 applicants read this post do you not think when interviewed if 3 candidates say give the...
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    Phottors

    PLEASE DONT USE YOUR FLASH WHEN TAKING PHOTOS OF TRAINS WHEN THE DRIVER CAN SEE THE FLASH!!!! Especially at Crewe when a train is approaching the stops Top places where this happens on my patch!! Shrewsbury, Banbury, Crewe, Wolverhampton You know who you are - this is just a polite...
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    HST's on the Chilterns

    Is it true or has it already been covered on this forum that HST's operated by FGW will be going from Banbury to Paddington via S. Ruislip over the Christmas period?
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    class 20 & 31

    For anyone iterested I saw 6 class 20's today at Ruilsip LUL depot and a class 31 on the back of the NR train with a yellow 37 on the front at Shrewsbury, the 31 was in BR blue. The 20's, 4 were blue and 2 of them green
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    Enthusiasts wanting to be train drivers

    Hi people, I was wondering, if you had the chance to become a mainline train driver would you go for the job, I mean if it was a real possibility, I personally think most enthusiasts would like to be drivers, Before you all say yes, please put a reason why you would like the job! I am a...
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    Steam engine Oliver Cromwell

    Saw a steam loco called Oliver Cromwell today at Crewe ETD, anyone know why it is there? I also saw a Duchess class in the Heritage, think it was a duchess
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    BR Livery Class 37

    Saw a BR class 37 today at Bescot, is this a heritage loco or owned by a FOC, don't know the number but it had a Large BR logo
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    DB Shenker class 37

    This don't mean nothing to me but I am sure I see a class 37 in DB shenker red livery is this a new one?

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