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I notice that some internal EMT jobs are advertised on their external careers website. Are all internal vacancies advertised on here? There are less internal vacancies than I'd expect.

Hello Has anyone on here ever studied a degree with the OU? I gather part-time study will take 6 years and cost about £16,000. It's clearly a big commitment. Is it worth it? Has anyone here started a new career or progressed due to gaining an OU degree? Would anyone else consider it?

I've noticed some trains displaying a yellow piece of paper with a black x on it in the cab window, what does this mean?

Anybody know what this is? Sorry it isn't too clear.

Hello What are the main duties of a MOM? I know they help to maintain operational safety of the railway. I'm looking for a sort of job description. Couldn't really find what I was looking for on an Internet search. Thanks

Hello I am interested in finding out what is included in the operating rules and regulations that apply to a signal box, including local operating procedures. Thanks in advance.

I've just seen some new Underground stock off Platform 6 at Derby. There were two class 20 locos at each end and also a barrier wagon at each end. Why does it need four locos and what is the purpose of the barrier wagons?

Anyone know what was causing delays of up to 50 minutes on the up and down at Loughborough? The only reason I've found is that it was due to a 'problem under investigation'. Thanks

In the interest of settling a disagreement, do train drivers have a driving licence, like a car driving licence, that they are able to get penalty points on for speeding etc?

Hello I'm trying to find out why signalling circuits are required to be earth free and how double cutting achieves this. I know that earth leakage can cause the false operation of equipment etc... just need some detail. Thanks

How do you calculate ballast resistance?

Hello On the 15th I will be travelling from Market Harborough to Fareham. For this I usually go EMT from Market Harborough to St Pancras then get the tube to Waterloo and then SWT direct to Fareham. However on checking the train times on various sites online the suggested routes are...

Is it possible to upgrade to first for only part of your journey? I'd only want to go first class for the first half of the journey.

Hello I see this signal on the walk to work http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=rockingham+road&ie=UTF8&ll=52.478905,-0.909327&spn=0,0.019248&z=16&layer=c&cbll=52.478905,-0.909327&panoid=ABE_mqYhUVpogkpe9ZVC5A&cbp=12,216.89,,0,0I noticed that everytime I see it it's on danger, even when...

Hello, could someone tell me where Network Rail's Depot is in Leicester? I've tried looking on google but to no avail. Thanks.

A couple of days ago when I was on a CrossCountry train the 'Train Host' was using his personal mobile phone. This isn't the main issue, I'm not sure what the company policy is. The host was was having an argument over the phone, I presume with his girlfriend, and complaining about working. He...