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    Newton Heath TMD derailment

    Taken approx 1240. Allowing trains to pass but very slowly.
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    Northern Trainee Conductor application - need advice

    Same vacancy, different query. I know there has been discussion on the forum previously about Type 1 diabetes and roles as a conductor but I have never seen a set in stone answer. I have contacted HR previously to be told that they do not know and I would find out should I get to the medical...
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    Websites and Apps?

    Raildar.co.uk is a map showing approximate locations of trains and gives a small amount of information. Not sure how accurate it is.
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    Question about steam engines

    They have to be fitted with AWS, TPWS and OTDR before being certified to run on the mainline. That's just the start I should imagine. Everything from head/tail lights to warning stickers will be regulated.
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    Station pedestrian crossings

    Poppleton on the York - Harrogate - Leeds line. Only way to get from one platform to the other is over a level crossing/foot crossing.
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    Type 1 Diabetes on the footplate.

    Many thanks for the replies. I have been told my query has been passed to the relative department and awaiting a response. Im not holding any hopes up if I'm honest as all signs point towards a blanket ban on Type 1 diabetes. Dissapointed is an understatement. I would be more than happy if they...
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    Type 1 Diabetes on the footplate.

    Does anyone have any knowledge as to whether type 1 diabetes would forbid me from volunteering on a heritage railway as footplate crew. I understand that it will forbid me from driving the locomotive but would be happy still as a cleaner, with the aim of progressing to passed cleaner/fireman. I...
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    Northern Conductor Application

    Had the dreaded e-mail myself this morning. Assume I either didn't pass the tests or my personality test wasn't to their liking. Oh well. Always next time. Good luck all.
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    Northern Conductor Application

    Hello, I too was a bit weary of the completion date on the e-mail but when i visited the site to complete the test it was stated that the deadline was much earlier (05/05/16) I think. I have only discovered and registered this forum today otherwise I would have posted this advising people. Has...

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