I couldn't understand the times for the roles- 09.30 - 01.30
Why would you need these staff from 9.30am to either 1.30pm or am?
Southern using agency staff for safety critical roles? That's a bit odd!
The only thought we have had is to be able to run 12 cars DOO on the main line without having to update any platform equipment. None of these stations have dispatch staff, in fact sometimes they have no staff once the ticket office closes.
* yes I know TL does run some 12 car trains that stop, but thats a whole new kettle of fish and I'm not going there on here.
So the hiring of these staff is effectively a stopgap until they can get the equipment put in ? If so, its a bit naughty saying they are permanent roles if they clearly arent.
Also, will these staff simply only dispatch 12-car services or just all of them ?
Dont ask me, I only work here.
So the hiring of these staff is effectively a stopgap until they can get the equipment put in ?
...without having to update any platform equipment...