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I really don't understand parts of this timetable. What is the difference between the stations/times in bold, and the ones in lighter font. I understand that some of the stations are where a train is passing through a station, but some trains appear to be starting at Rothley/Quorn for some reason?
Not really safety-critical, it was helping passengers find the station facilities, cafe, answer their queries, update a departure board, sweep platforms, empty bins and other related tasks.
I am certainly not asking for any of the visitors to the railway to have to make any accommodations or alterations beyond giving people who stammer a bit more time to answer their questions. I have seen in other situations the majority of people have been patient and understanding, and, on the...
I fully agree and understand that there is a significant safety aspect related to a railway role. I just feel that in this case (and I'm afraid I can only speak for myself) there would be ways to accommodate someone with a disability such as a speech impediment, such as allocating them with...
I read up a little bit about the Equality Act (2010) and unfortunately I don't think it applies to volunteers. Regardless, while I don't want to look for pity from others, I think it's important to raise awareness that not all parts of railway volunteering are as 'welcoming' as they would...
I have recently been volunteering at a well-known heritage line, as a station assistant. However, I have a speech impediment (stammer) which means my rate of speech is significantly slower.
I was happy to have my role and worked hard, but after a couple of months I was informed that I was...
I have found, I believe, the timings for the FS Chester to London Paddington journey on Wednesday. Apologies if previously posted....
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U54521/2016/06/08/advanced
There are numerous Youtube videos of 800s on test on the GWML. I would post a link but I don't want to fall foul of copying other people's videos! I typed in "Class 800 testing" on Youtube and found a few however.
Yh that's confirmed by the SVR too, but all information on it has gone from the website, so I don't know how it will affect diagrams! lol
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Here's the (probably final) version of the diagrams...
20s and 73/1s on day 1
73/9s, an 09, 66/7, and an 86 on day 2
86 overnight between days 2 and 3
20s, 47/8 day 3
92, 59, 87 and a 66/7 day 4
My source: http://gbrfcharityrailtours.co.uk/railtours/sep-8-11th-gbrf-15