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I have never been involved with the rail industry, but reading this interesting thread it seems that the job can cover a large area. How does the potential driver acquire the relevant route knowledge to cover any given route.
The simple fact is that the 110 service is by far the most profitable route for Arriva Yorkshire and the income generated helps to maintain marginal services. There is no doubt that a serious drop in 110 revenues would have a knock on effect for other services.
I don't understand the comment...
The X33 sometimes did changeovers at Heckmondwike Beck Lane/ Station Road garage, not Frost Hill which in the nineties was a National Travel North East depot.
Thanks for reply although I didn't mean for the timetable to be gospel, just additional information giving the normal frequency expected but always expect the unexpected.
Just had a look at Leeds, Carnforth, Grange over Sands. 10p on Thursday 23rd.
Leeds, Carnforth, Silverdale using the same trains but a shorter journey on the same date, the fare is £19.50.
This is politicians saying what the electorate wishes to hear. Talk is cheap. I'm sure a lot of passengers west of the Pennines would welcome a Pacer on a Sunday. Sort the staffing problem first.
Is there a known problem with the doors on the 185s. Yesterday I caught a 185 in Leeds and attempted to alight at Batley. The doors only opened a couple of inches and had to be forced open by a boarding passenger. Admittedly I don't travel often on this type but recall last year when...
I have used this offer twice. Therefore six tokens equals six newspapers bought also confirming why I don't usually but local newspapers six times. Ticket is excellent value though. Today Leeds to Carlisle, then Carlisle to Lancaster via Cumbria coastline then Lancaster to Leeds via Bentham etc...
I have bought two so far both at Dewsbury. The first one I stated Dewsbury as the nominated departure station although in practice I never used it from Dewsbury. Yesterday I stated Leeds as the departure station. It was not queried on either occasion. Probably it's there just to give Northern...
This is probably posted in the wrong section but my question is when 2 Pacer sets are joined, can they be worked by one guard or is there a requirement for 2 ( 1 per set)