Northern Staff (of all grades wearing Xmas Jumpers)

[ANorthernGuard]

Just to prove that some of us (yes some) do have a sense of humour a lot of us will be wearing xmas jumpers/hats etc etc with do MD's blessing so if you get pestered by a few different Santas, Elfs or reindeers my apologies.

And even though I am a little Early I would like to wish everyone on Railuk forums A very Merry Christmas and a happy and Prosperous New Year!

 

[Michael.Y]

Just to prove that some of us (yes some) do have a sense of humour a lot of us will be wearing xmas jumpers/hats etc etc with do MD's blessing so if you get pestered by a few different Santas, Elfs or reindeers my apologies.

And even though I am a little Early I would like to wish everyone on Railuk forums A very Merry Christmas and a happy and Prosperous New Year!

FGW did it too, on Friday last.

 

[badger1badger]

Surely uniform must be worn at all times ?

 

[Nean]

Surely uniform must be worn at all times ?

Most firms nowerdays normally set aside a day (usually that of the office party) to do a silly jumper day. I can see why, it makes the last few days of slog up to christmas a tiny bit brighter and also when in a customer facing role it makes the company look a tiny bit more "human" (apparently).

 

[badger1badger]

Sorry I don't agree - the public need to know who the guard is leave the silly jumpers for the pub .......

 

[CC 72100]

Sorry I don't agree - the public need to know who the guard is leave the silly jumpers for the pub .......

It's only one jumper, not a reindeer onsie. I imagine they'll still have their work trousers, ticket machine and ID Pass.

 

[TEW]

SWT were doing it in some places last Friday too. I know station staff in some areas were encouraged to wear a Christmas jumper.

 

[Albatross]

Sorry I don't agree - the public need to know who the guard is leave the silly jumpers for the pub .......

Jesus you sound like a laugh.

That said it was a complete damp squib. Two that I know of.

 

[MidnightFlyer]

I'm sure that doing any of the following will also give the guard away as the guard, irrespective of Christmas jumper:
- being armed with an Avantix
- doing the doors every 5 minutes
- talking to other staff at every chance
- walking down the train inspecting tickets
- wearing a name badge with 'Conductor' on it
- wearing the requisite works trousers, boots and potentially jacket / overcoat anyway

For one day a year they've tried to lighten up the mood a bit, I for one think it's a great thing and shows the TOCs, so often viewed as soulless, profit-driven companies, also have a nicer side. Everyone needs to cheer up a bit.

 

[ash39]

I'm all for this kind of thing, but if it bothers certain people, maybe the solution is to wear jumpers based on your grade. Drivers wear a christmas pudding, gateline staff have a reindeer, snowmen for the guards ??

 

[DarloRich]

Sorry I don't agree - the public need to know who the guard is leave the silly jumpers for the pub .......

Trying to decide if this is joke.....

I mean silly jumper or not the massive machine thing the guards cart about, the bat man style utility belt and the name badge saying guard might be a clue! That or making the doors work!


Mind it is a good job you didn’t come in any of our offices or depots a fortnight ago. All those Christmas jumpers being worn for charity would have warped your fragile little mind!

Oh and of course by wearing a silly jumper the guard will immediately have had all of his or her training wiped from their mind and simply sit rocking in an emergency.

Oh and silly jumper or not i am sure the gaurd can still look after the passengers.

Some people need to lighten up!

PS I may have just taken a big bite but never mind!

 

[Ash Bridge]

Ebeneezer is alive and well!:roll:

 

[WCMLaddict]

Someone wasn't invited to the Christmas party?

Haven't seen any driver wearing one, few guards and ticket office staff.

 

[175001]

Surely uniform must be worn at all times ?

Bah bloody humbug

 

[Fincra5]

Shame my company never do anything like this

 

[driver_m]

Our lot at vt have been doing this for a few years now. Including the TM who seem to manage to convince people that they're staff. Lighten up badgerboy its a bit of fun and well done to northern for doing it. It started off a bit hesitant on our side but loads do it now.

 

[Robertj21a]

Shame my company never do anything like this

Why don't you suggest it ?

 

[MidnightFlyer]

Our lot at vt have been doing this for a few years now. Including the TM who seem to manage to convince people that they're staff. Lighten up badgerboy its a bit of fun and well done to northern for doing it. It started off a bit hesitant on our side but loads do it now.

A fair few platform staff at Preston the other day were sporting Santa hats, certainly goes well with the uniform.

 

[Urban Gateline]

Someone wasn't invited to the Christmas party?

Haven't seen any driver wearing one, few guards and ticket office staff.

The DB Driver of the 2350 Scotrail EUS -> GLC/EDB Sleeper has been wearing one for the past 2 evenings!

 

[Darren R]

I'm all for this kind of thing, but if it bothers certain people, maybe the solution is to wear jumpers based on your grade. Drivers wear a christmas pudding, gateline staff have a reindeer, snowmen for the guards ??

And turkeys for senior management!

Happy Christmas everyone!

 

[Llanigraham]

Surely uniform must be worn at all times ?

Mr Grumpy rules!!
It's Christmas, the period of GOOD WILL to all men.
You seem to have forgotten that.

 

[Tetchytyke]

I dread to think what Badgerboy would make if the VT ticket office staff at euston having a Christmas karaoke on Friday afternoon...

 

[185]

"My 1907 liverpool has just had to slam on due to despatchers wearing red hats. This is unbearablely dangerous!!!"

Okay, I'm lying. Bah humbug. Cancel Christmas

 

[ANorthernGuard]

A few of us did it but not as many as hoped. It's a laugh pure and simple. Have a good Xmas folks while I work my last train of the Xmas.

 

[trainophile]

Thank you one and all, from a very grateful passenger. May the festive season bring you and your families everything you wish for. I look forward to seeing some of you on my travels in 2015, because I haven't a bad word to say about my experiences on board all sorts of trains and routes in 2014. You're all part of what keeps this country great.

 

[rg177]

Guards on the 1410 Blaydon-Newcastle/1442 Heworth-Hexham were sporting jumpers. Guard on the 1442 was wishing everyone a Merry Christmas as we left, and certainly was in the festive spirit. Merry Christmas to all at Northern

 

[313103]

My company allowed this two weeks age, as the company have strict uniform policy (only drivers are issued jumpers in the first place) I refused to take part and stuck to the companies uniform policy.

 

[GatwickDepress]

I've had quite a few tickets gripped by Christmas-themed clippers in the past two weeks. My sister was made up by it!

 

[Bletchleyite]

Yeah, some VT guards had tree shaped punches.

 

[badger1badger]

Trying to decide if this is joke.....

I mean silly jumper or not the massive machine thing the guards cart about, the bat man style utility belt and the name badge saying guard might be a clue! That or making the doors work!


Mind it is a good job you didn’t come in any of our offices or depots a fortnight ago. All those Christmas jumpers being worn for charity would have warped your fragile little mind!

Oh and of course by wearing a silly jumper the guard will immediately have had all of his or her training wiped from their mind and simply sit rocking in an emergency.

Oh and silly jumper or not i am sure the gaurd can still look after the passengers.

Some people need to lighten up!

PS I may have just taken a big bite but never mind!

I do NOT have a fragile little mind .... But you are quite entitled to your opinion !

I quite like Christmas jumpers and have raised quite a lot for charity wearing mine but not in a work situation

I just happen to think that work is work and play time is as such and the two should never meet
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Mr Grumpy rules!!
It's Christmas, the period of GOOD WILL to all men.
You seem to have forgotten that.

It is work not a play ground
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It's only one jumper, not a reindeer onsie. I imagine they'll still have their work trousers, ticket machine and ID Pass.

Uniform is uniform adamW