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I know RST members get 25% off travel on P&O bookings but without wanting to sound stupid, would this discount only apply to those who are travelling with an ATOC card? Or is it basically 25% discount on the whole booking? It seems that after putting my ATOC number in I can book for as many as...

1A93 stopped at or near welwyn north with reports of a fire on board. Does anybody know the extent of this 'fire on board'? ECML diverting via hertford loop it seems. I hope all on board are OK anyway. Couldn't have stopped in a worse place.... right between a tunnel and a viaduct!

So the box was closed for around 45 minutes due to above reason. From a drivers point of view what would have been said when all those trains are all at reds trying to contact the box. I'm guessing they put out general broadcast on the GSMR? Would be interesting to hear from anyone...

Just out of curiosity why do parcel trains have blue hazard lights? Is it so once upon a time the box could identify them easier?

Id like some much needed advice from the wealth of experience and knowledge that's available on this forum please. I've found myself in a fortunate but difficult situation and im really struggling to make a decision on the best course of action. Ill try and explain as best as I can. I have...

Quick question for those in the know, do drivers of TPE sign Manchester Airport through to Newcastle and vice versa or do they only sign to York and back? Im more interested in the Newcastle drivers to be truthful. Thanks

I'll put a link up when I'm home but I found this on YouTube last night and what a brilliant watch it is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyyYeIuaNik&sns=em bRnMGQQFkME Some excellent characters in it. Some highlights for me... 2nd Driver gets on and gives camera man a right good dirty...

Can you buy first class tickets using a priv pass? (ie 75% off walk on fare or even an upgrade) I'm wanting to travel with virgin in case it matters Thanks

Where are rescue locos based on the Paddington to Oxford stretch? Is there any near Slough or Reading? Cheers guys

Can I buy tickets at the reduced rate for non railway staff if I'm travelling with them? I'm going to be with my partner who is due to receive her pass soon anyway but not before we travel. Any advice would be good thanks

So pleased but also very nervous! Ive accepted a job with a TOC as a fitter/electician at a local depot. Pending a medical of course! Very happy to be part of the railway now but also nervous about what awaits me from next month. If anyone has any info on the role or what its like in the...

http://www.itv.com/tynetees/flying-scotsman-cab-view18473/ I haven't watched it yet but I'm sure some of you will find this interesting. Filmed today for the local news. Apparently there's more to come of the journey.

I do hope to god that this threat doesn't amount to anything. In a situation like this our rail network is a huge target. I hope everyone is extra vigilant. Stay safe! Link to the news story... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13412871

As the rest of you are I'm tire of waiting for trainee driver positions to come up in my area. I've applied for one in a year and failed the managers interview. However a shunter job came available but I didn't bother applying as it was a wage drop plus nights. Anyway my job is an electrical...

Just out of interest when you see the advertised salaries for Jobs (namely driver positions) does the salary include shift allowances? I’ve never had a shift allowance so not exactly sure how it works. What factors decide whether someone gets a shift allowance anyway? Cheers

Any one have any info on the depots at newcastle? Ive never seen any TPE / CC tains at Heaton Depot. Do they work out of tyne yard? Cheers

Anyone got news on the delays at Darlington today? Cheers

Hi Guys, New to the forums, so hello from me. Can anyone reccomend a good rail magazine please? Im wanting to beef up my knowledge and general workings of the rail networks in the uk. Im into modern traction and wanted to know which magazine would be best to cover the above! Hope...

(Moved from main forum!) Hi all, this is my first post here so hello from me! I've been looking over the past year for train driver jobs in the Newcastle area (Heaton Depot ideally) and ive yet to see any trainee driver posts at northern rail. However ive noticed now that there's a...

Hi all, this is my first post here so hello from me! I've been looking over the past year for train driver jobs in the Newcastle area (Heaton Depot ideally) and ive yet to see any trainee driver posts at northern rail. However ive noticed now that there's a vacancy for a Depot driver at...