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Hello, I’ve noticed when I’m being held for another train at a particular location is that when a train goes past the single flashing yellow, it then changes to green for a few seconds before turning to red. I can’t say I’ve ever seen or heard this before. Should this not be happening or is it...

If someone has had their IP address leaked and a scammer is allegedly threatening to use this to ruin their life, is there much a scammer can actually do with just an IP address? Thanks in advance all

Hello 1. Do you prefer combined power brake controllers or separate power and brake controllers? 2. Do you prefer 3 step, 6 step or variable brake? If variable brake, do you prefer it fully variable or where minimum application is 20-30% brake? 3. Is there a particular style of controller you...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45074955 Sad to hear as I used to enjoy watching ChuckleVision when I was young :(

Hello, I'm planning to go on some train rides this weekend. Sadly next week, I will lose my British Rail pass because I will be no longer a dependent so I want to make the most of it :'(. I live near Paddington, love HSTs and get free train travel on most TOCs so if you have any good ideas for...

Hello everyone, I have a few years before I become fully qualified but I am still very curious to know: Could someone please tell me the routes that London Euston VT Drivers would sign? Also, I presume there is some sort of link system so I would sign certain routes when I start and as I...

I understand why there is spam threads and spam in general all over the internet, but why are they in Russian? Sometimes I see a random thread title in Russian on this forum and there is one right now in the 'UK Railways Discussion' area (which will probably be taken down by the time some of...

I notice that some people have 'Established Member' or 'Veteran Member' by their username. What is this all about? Is it based on the number of posts you have made? And how many different categories are there? Thanks EDIT: Title should say 'on' instead of 'of'

XC have three different director vacancies: 1. Commercial Director https://www.allaboardxc.co.uk/recruiter/users/jobsearch.php?&id=883 2. Customer Services Director https://www.allaboardxc.co.uk/recruiter/users/jobsearch.php?&id=882 3. Production Director...

Hello, Apologies if it is on the website, but I can't seem to be able to find the contact details of SWR careers? Does anyone know what the email address is? Thanks https://swrcareers.co.uk/#page-top

Hello, I have a British-Rail pass. Recently when First Group acquired the South Western Franchise, I also received a First Group Rail Travel Card which is similar to the BR pass but obviously only valid on train companies operated by First Group. However, on the terms and conditions of...

Apologies if this is already being discussed on another thread but I saw this on the news today: Source: http://www.msn.com/en-gb/lifestyle/travel/new-8400-mile-route-will-link-london-to-tokyo-via-train/ar-AAruVIr?li=BBoPWjQ&ocid=mailsignout

Today, I was travelling on a GWR HST and Coach D was First Class instead of Standard Class. Usually, GWR have their first class coaches at the very front or back (I believe coaches K and L). I know there was a thread already about this some months ago but there was no definite answer as to...

Is there anyone else on the forum watching this series? "Millions dream of going into space, but how many of us have what it takes? Astronaut Chris Hadfield and his expert team will choose one winner from 12 exceptional applicants." http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05bf1jt

It's a juniper (class 458 I think) which normally runs London Waterloo-Windsor/Weybridge and FC is declassified. But during the Waterloo upgrade, the Junipers are also going from London Waterloo- Reading. So is FC still declassified on the train?

Hello, I haven't applied for any of these jobs but am curious to know... how come there are such variety of salaries across TOCs for the job of 'Train Shunter'? For exemple, Virgin East Coast were recruiting recently and showed a salary of £33-37K which is similar/more than what a VTEC...

We are recruiting for a Talent Pool for Trainee Train Drivers in Reading, for possible start dates in 2018/19. There are currently no immediate start dates...

Hello. I have applied for the above position. Two days ago I had a response saying congratulations and I was invited for an interview. Less than an hour later I received another email saying that this was a technical mistake and that my application was still under review. However when I go on...

This is a curious question to know simply, how hard is it to drive a train? I have not put this in the 'Careers' section because I am asking this purely as an enthusiast. You hear a lot people (who aren't drivers or for that matter even working in the Railways) saying its easy and not that...

What is the minimum age to apply for a Depot Driver with South West Trains? 18 or 21? Thanks in advance