Lamia Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Not really, it takes him back to Cumnock at the end of the day! No wonder it is so cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossy Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 "Generally hassle free" is not a description I recognise - if it was actually was I might find it more appealing. I can't actually remember a train journey I would describe as hassle free. Driving is pretty hassle free for me and enjoyable - even the hassle free train journeys I wouldn't describe as enjoyable but I suppose if people don't like driving maybe they do enjoy trains I suppose it's all about what you enjoy most. I don't particularly enjoy driving (especially long drives), and I find Scotland's cities ever more of a nightmare to drive into. You could be sitting in your car at the Garthdee roundabout, and I would just be getting on the train at Stonehaven, and I bet you I'd be sitting waiting for you for a coffee in Union Square.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellyman Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 How much to get to the airports from Ipswich though?... £21 by train !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I suppose it's all about what you enjoy most. I don't particularly enjoy driving (especially long drives), and I find Scotland's cities ever more of a nightmare to drive into. You could be sitting in your car at the Garthdee roundabout, and I would just be getting on the train at Stonehaven, and I bet you I'd be sitting waiting for you for a coffee in Union Square.... Aye, you'd be waiting for her because you couldn't afford a coffee having spent all your money on a ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossy Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Aye, you'd be waiting for her because you couldn't afford a coffee having spent all your money on a ticket. You had to go and feckin spoil the wee ambience there, didn't you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 You had to go and feckin spoil the wee ambience there, didn't you ? AYE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Aye, you'd be waiting for her because you couldn't afford a coffee having spent all your money on a ticket. And, I'm guessing he'd be waiting a long time if Lamia has got any sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee- Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Over 8000 recently applied for the 300 train driver jobs they are creating over the next three years. Think that was in the main due to them advertising the full salary package which after 6 months training is >24K and once training is comple 18 months after that the package is between 42 and 44K. Not too shabby. Someone i know currently training says it's the hardest job in the world to get into but by all accounts the easiest job to lose!!! No surprise to discover internal applications will fill many of these vacancies. One SPAD [ signal passed at danger ] and you are in big trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 No surprise to discover internal applications will fill many of these vacancies. One SPAD [ signal passed at danger ] and you are in big trouble. Social life would be cattled as well - a heavy session on Saturday and you could still be dodgy for starting a shift Monday morning. Trying to arrange racing away days would be a nightmare with the shift pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 One SPAD [ signal passed at danger ] and you are in big trouble. Why would any driver do that though? Unless they have fallen asleep? In which case they should be sacked. It's not like they have much else to do. they start the train, stop it, control the speed. They don't even have to steer the thing. they should have plenty time to look out for signals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Why would any driver do that though? Unless they have fallen asleep? In which case they should be sacked. It's not like they have much else to do. they start the train, stop it, control the speed. They don't even have to steer the thing. they should have plenty time to look out for signals. I suppose sat there with little to do, it could be quite easy to drift off into a world of your own.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I suppose sat there with little to do, it could be quite easy to drift off into a world of your own.... I'd never do that at work and end up posting shite online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I suppose sat there with little to do, it could be quite easy to drift off into a world of your own....I have the concentration of a budgie, so not the job for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I have the concentration of a budgie Explains the username I guess?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Explains the username I guess?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Farrington Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Charles Endell always maintained Netowrk Rail were responsible for loads of stuff First got the blame of & that Abellio wouldn't be any better. I, for one, will listen to him in future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamia Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I suppose it's all about what you enjoy most. I don't particularly enjoy driving (especially long drives), and I find Scotland's cities ever more of a nightmare to drive into. You could be sitting in your car at the Garthdee roundabout, and I would just be getting on the train at Stonehaven, and I bet you I'd be sitting waiting for you for a coffee in Union Square.... You would be on your own not because I was late but because I was in the Bon Accord Centre - Union Square Costa is shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotlad Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 The opposite of being a school teacher then. I considered applying, as medium to long term it looked quite attractive, and everything in told suggests they are good to work for (as far as pay, pensions and benefits go). I stuck in an application (can't stand my current job) but I haven't heard back, not even something to say thanks but no thanks, but I am taking it as read that I haven't been successful. I'm not sure sure I would want to be on a train driven by me though, so in that sense it's maybe a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I stuck in an application (can't stand my current job) but I haven't heard back, not even something to say thanks but no thanks, but I am taking it as read that I haven't been successful. I'm not sure sure I would want to be on a train driven by me though, so in that sense it's maybe a good thing. With shifts you would probably miss a number of games at Firhill - however, there are probably downsides to the job as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 You would be on your own not because I was late but because I was in the Bon Accord Centre - Union Square Costa is shit Let me guess, you hate Union Square too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamia Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) Let me guess, you hate Union Square too? Nope just the Costa in it. Think they did a cracking job of incorporating the railway station and the frontage looks great. The back but could have done with a bit more imagination but well you can't have everything. It is great that the bus station is also there and it makes travelling by public transport at least more inviting when it comes for waiting for it Edited November 19, 2015 by Lamia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 The Starbucks in Union Square is the second biggest in Scotland. If you're forced to drink coffee in Union Square, the old peckhams is the only place that is anywhere close to decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossy Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 I wouldnae be seen dead in a Costa.....Valerie's Brasserie for me...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotlad Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) With shifts you would probably miss a number of games at Firhill - however, there are probably downsides to the job as well. You're right - depending on the shift pattern I might be able to attend mid-week fixtures instead. Sounds like I've dodged a bullet there. Edited November 19, 2015 by scotlad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Rushed to get my train this morning only to find I'd 'missed it' as it was four minutes early - shower of pricks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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