Manager on Vacation ?
Posted by Lou on Mar 8, 2009
Police hunt man who attacked train conductor at Cheshire station
BRITISH Transport Police is calling on the public to help trace a man who assaulted a conductor.
The assault happened on Tuesday, January 20 on the 9.07pm train from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly.
The offender boarded the train at Chester but later became aggressive because he wanted to get off at Frodsham.
When the train arrived at Greenbank station in Northwich, the 24-year-old conductor was punched in the stomach by the offender who ran off.
BTP Sergeant Sean Morgan said: “This was a disgraceful assault on a man who was simply trying to go about his normal duties.
Better stay with the Rules 100% – all the time !
Back to work ?
Posted by Lou on Jan 27, 2009
The last few days I had to attend to a mandatory Rules Class. It was not too bad and it’s always a very good thing to get a refresh on the Rules. Some things changed, some new stuff come along. There was a lot that I forgot or was not sure about. I must say I feel much better now and be more prepared for the things out there. Only I wish I could use those. It seemed to be a little bit better and there were more jobs out there, but I was wrong. Only a little breeze that will not flow my boat.
But I am glad to sniff a little bit of the Railroad Air. Got more insider information and made new friends with the guys on the road. One thing did not change and that was the Equal Opportunity Video they show every time. As important as it is, as boring as it can be. People who saw this Video know what I am talking about.
Many of the other guys are in the same boots I am now (being furlough or low seniority). So there is something to ‘bond’ with. At last I know I am not alone. Some guys got even a harder ‘hit’ than me – many of them are furlough since June or even March. Don’t know where this will end. Lucky we got one of the ‘old farts’ as our teacher and damn, it was interesting to hear some stories they had to tell. Railroading was a lot of fun in the old days – riding in Caboose must be fun. So, back to the normal railroading day for me; I will have more time to get back to my Blog. There are many stories I have to tell. More later …..
