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« Reply #2490 on: Today at 16:30:36 »
Civil servants.  Grin
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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.

"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner."  Discuss.
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« Reply #2491 on: Today at 16:33:23 »
Quote from: a-driver on Today at 16:19:17
Quote from: IndustryInsider on Today at 15:30:27
Reading between the lines (so excuse the pun and apologies if incorrect) but I believe the DfT» (Department for Transport - about) have refused a request from GWR▸ (Great Western Railway) for an enhanced rate for RMT▸ (National Union of Rail, Maritime & Transport Workers) members on Sunday 22nd/29th December.

Happy to authorise an enhanced rate at Northern Rail though. I wonder, who runs Northern?!


......which was rejected....

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq525jvxng2o
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« Reply #2492 on: Today at 16:43:30 »
Don't panic - MPs▸ (Member of Parliament) have now been informed of the issue.  From the BBC» (British Broadcasting Corporation - home page):

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Christmas train travel could be hit by staff shortages

The government is concerned that Christmas train services could be disrupted by staff shortages, the rail minister has said.

Lord Hendy said that the transport department was going to "keep a close watch on staffing" throughout the holidays.

Disruptions may also be exacerbated by fresh industrial action, with Avanti West Coast train managers voting to strike for three days over the festive period.

Recruitment has proven difficult across the rail industry, leaving train operating companies dependent on staff volunteering to work extra paid shifts, particularly during big occasions.

A Department for Transport official told MPs that the railway system was generally "over-reliant on overtime working" for train crew, particularly around Christmas.
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« Reply #2493 on: Today at 18:16:45 »
Quote from: TaplowGreen on Today at 16:33:23

......which was rejected....

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq525jvxng2o

…. But at least it was put to the vote.  GWR▸ (Great Western Railway) just get a flat refusal.

What’s the point in GWR wasting time and effort trying to resolve the issue if that’s the attitude of the DfT» (Department for Transport - about).
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Quote from: Chris from Nailsea on Today at 16:43:30
Don't panic - MPs▸ (Member of Parliament) have now been informed of the issue.  From the BBC» (British Broadcasting Corporation - home page):

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Lord Hendy said that the transport department was going to "keep a close watch on staffing" throughout the holidays.



I still speak some Civil Service. "Keep a close watch" means the same as "ignore". Not that there are likely to be many in at the DfT» (Department for Transport - about) to do the ignoring.

Quote from: grahame on Today at 15:47:08

I can't help wondering when I see tiffs between the DfT and a private TOC▸ (Train Operating Company) and then passing the blame to each other how excuses will be given out when the "whole thing" is in, supposedly, one set of hands

Exactly.  If it isn't sabotage, it's the government. The whole blame apportionment industry will have to be dismantled.
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