Red Shed Driver

Train Driver for #TeamRed.
All pics taken from a position of safety.
(nb. views expressed here are my own and not employers)

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Blue shed 6️⃣6️⃣0️⃣5️⃣1️⃣ having a rest in Ipswich stabling point 01/07.

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London bus drivers are being pushed to their limits during heatwaves like this 🌡️

While temperatures hit 30°C+, driver cabs can soar above 40°C, creating dangerous working conditions that worsen fatigue, dehydration and stress.

Many drivers report faulty air conditioning, inadequate cooling systems, and pressure to keep buses running despite unsafe temperatures.

Some even avoid drinking water because they don't have reliable access to toilets.
This isn't just a workers' issue. it's a public safety issue. Fatigue caused by extreme heat can reduce concentration, slow reaction times and increase the risk of accidents.

Through our #FightFatigueNow campaign, we're demanding urgent action from Tfl and bus companies.

London's bus drivers deserve safe working conditions. Passengers deserve safe journeys. ✊

#busdriver #BusDrivers #Heatwave #LondonBuses #tfl

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Thoughts are with all passengers and staff affected by yesterdays incident near Bedford.

Please refrain from speculating; let RAIB conduct its investigation accordingly.

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One from the archive, a very tidy 6️⃣6️⃣2️⃣2️⃣3️⃣ at Rugby, 26 years ago with 5 x class 309 units.

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@TomDearlove1 I’d guess less than 850T so should have been easy enough for them.

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Something a bit different, Colas 67 Thunderbirds rescuing some over heated Ed’s.
PBO 27/05

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Merry Christmas! 🎄

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@GoodwinMJ 20 years after graduating with a useless degree that lead me to nothing related, I’m still paying it off today! Apprenticeships are much better.

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@GBNEWS Luckily @Morrisons sells nitrate free bacon!! 🥓

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@AyoubKhanMP Safety’s important, but banning all Maccabi Tel Aviv fans is a disgusting overreach. Just fix the security.

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@suespeaksup This is all pre planned engineering works done 12 weeks in advance. It’s not the govt deciding when, it’s Network Rail working with their suppliers and the TOCs. It’s a standard amount of engineering works for this time of year.

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@BstokeClowncil @Champs707007 Don’t forget most have model railways too!! My recent additions.

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@Champs707007 It’s important to note that the whole brake is there to be used and drivers should never be afraid to use it. Some places you might need 4 bar especially if going down hill for example. Rather use it all than SPAD!

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@Champs707007 It depends on a few factors such as available brake force, length and weight of train, type of wagons etc. If I notice a reduction in speed with an initial application of brake (4.6 bar) then it’s a good train to drive and happy days, route knowledge and braking points help too.

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@Gwynthegriff You’re right! It literally just exploded into hundreds of feathers!

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Didn’t end well for the pigeon! 🐦

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The noise coming from DCR 56301 emerging from Stamford tunnel with its train of Sand was quite something!

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The points indicator photobombed a shiny ex blue 6️⃣6️⃣1️⃣2️⃣2️⃣ 😆