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    Hidden Rules on nights to earlies

    Hi all, Although I’m not technically safety critical in my role (which in itself is a bone of contention), our terms and conditions state that on our spare week (sun - sat), we can expect to be rostered any combination of shifts that ‘Hidden rules allow’. I have recently been rostered a 1800...
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    Shift pattern for Northern Rail Train Service / Disruption controller?

    Also, I have done some research and seen that, according to working time regulations, the minimum rest period between shifts is 11 hours, but does anyone know whether this can be reduced to 8 hours if the worker chooses to do so i.e in an 8hr working patter, a 3pm - 11pm followed by a 7am - 3pm...
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    Shift pattern for Northern Rail Train Service / Disruption controller?

    Hi all, Does anyone here work in the Northern Rail control room at Manchester or know the shift pattern? I understand that it is a 'Continental shift pattern' however I believe there are variations to this. I am wondering if it is (what seems to be) the standard 2 earlies, 2 afternoons, 3...
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    Internal opportunities better than external at Network Rail?

    Hi all, This is a question for those with a knowledge of Network Rail. I am wondering if internal opportunities are offered internally before they are externally. I am seeking a Signaller role, however with no vacancies available at this time. I am wondering if I would have an advantage...

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