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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2005 9:50:53 GMT
I have heard from several other staff, that there is a plan to install 'hidden' cameras on certain parts of the system. One of the places I heard mentioned was in the Loop in the Northern. I asked why and was told it was to stop 'certain' [said like they know exactly who is responsible] staff from using the loop as a toilet and smoking area. I have no idea if there is any truth in this, and I am not gonna say who I got this from either  so, next time you are in your cab waiting for the stick to clear: big brother could be watching... |
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Post by q8 on Jun 24, 2005 10:01:05 GMT
Kennington Loop has been used as a Public Convenience since the day it opened and not only for wee wee's either. It has also in it's time been used as a "knocking shop" for a "quickie" with female staff. I'm not gonna tell you how I know that either.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2005 13:58:23 GMT
This rumour comes as no surprise to me, frankly! I'm surprised LUL haven't already got cameras in various places (or maybe they have) to spy on their own staff.
They don't really care what their punters are doing, but God forbid that a member of staff has a sly smoke after being on a handle for over 4 hours.
The next thing will probably be cab voice recorders like they use on aircraft.
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Post by chris on Jun 24, 2005 14:08:09 GMT
The next thing will probably be cab voice recorders like they use on aircraft. Could help. Maybe less of you lot up front will be tempted to sing. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2005 15:29:06 GMT
Could help. Maybe less of you lot up front will be tempted to sing. ROFL! I don't sing, but I have excellent face-to-face conversations with the ugly geezer who is always sitting opposite me... That's why I leave the cab light on, or he seems to disappear! (What's the betting I'll be D&A tested when I'm back at work on Tuesday?!) |
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Post by q8 on Jun 24, 2005 15:30:20 GMT
Singing is about all the poor b*stards are allowed to do buckshee nowadays it seems
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2005 17:29:50 GMT
The next thing will probably be cab voice recorders like they use on aircraft. I've been told that the new Connect radios will allow all conversations in a cab (or station) to be recorded. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2005 21:02:12 GMT
Its when you begin talking to yourself and you fail to realise the PA is on, that the train becomes noticably empty... [speaking from experience, of course] |
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Post by Dmitri on Jun 25, 2005 11:19:42 GMT
Its when you begin talking to yourself and you fail to realise the PA is on, that the train becomes noticably empty... [speaking from experience, of course] Oh that nervous punter of today ;D... |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2005 18:03:49 GMT
You usually know the passengers, sorry 'customers' have heard what you have been saying [to yourself or whoever] because they come up to the cab, and give you weird looks, or knock on the door and remind you. I usually tell them [when they do ask] that I'm having a conversation with the geezer looking at me... ;D |
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Post by Colin D on Jun 27, 2005 20:00:27 GMT
you better hope that geezer doesn't talk back cause then you're really in trouble  ex mm bakerloo/central |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2005 23:01:01 GMT
Can you take a mug of tea or coffee on your journey? or won't they alow cups in the cabs?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2005 23:35:43 GMT
Can you take a mug of tea or coffee on your journey? or won't they alow cups in the cabs? Of course you can, you can eat as well, You spend up to 4 hours and 15 minutes in your cab, it would be terrible if you had nothing to drink in that time. |
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Post by subwayrail on Jul 2, 2005 0:34:01 GMT
I get through gallons of diet coke, lucozade, water etc on the job. Occasionally tea.
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Post by Colin on Jul 2, 2005 2:35:37 GMT
Our cab is our office! ;D ;D
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Post by chris on Jul 2, 2005 8:34:56 GMT
I get through gallons of diet coke, lucozade, water etc on the job. Occasionally tea. So what happens if you get really desperate to run off to the little boys room half way through your shift? Tut. Tut. Occasionally tea. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2005 9:16:50 GMT
I get through gallons of diet coke, lucozade, water etc on the job. Occasionally tea. So what happens if you get really desperate to run off to the little boys room half way through your shift? .....Better hope you're near Kennington Loop  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2005 10:03:51 GMT
Yup, I get through coke by the gallon. So, if youre on the Central, and you notice a dozen or so bottles wedged in the tunnel rings at platform ends or between stations, it might belong to me. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2005 22:22:29 GMT
I remember once I saw a driver get aload of sh*t off a lady passenger (nothings right for them!) about a delay due to signalling, I went up as she was shouting at him. He told her he was sorry and sent her on her way, feeling a bit sorry for him I said he was doing a great job and I gave him my un-eaten sandwich What a odd peace offering? I tend to have a soft spot for drivers when clearly they can't do anything atall. So watch out for me the next time your a bit peckish! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2005 22:23:33 GMT
So what happens if you get really desperate to run off to the little boys room half way through your shift? Ideally wait until a terminus - all drivers know where the toilets at terminus stations are! Also, all stations have staff toilets, although only a few are conveniently placed for the driver. On the District, Mansion House has both loos and tea points on both platforms near the front of the train, which is why trains often pause there for a couple of minutes! Or if really deperate you can resort to the relative privacy of the tunnel between stations... |
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Post by subwayrail on Jul 3, 2005 10:59:55 GMT
Or if really deperate you can resort to the relative privacy of the tunnel between stations... Empty bottles can come in handy in these situations, but watch out for those hidden cameras! |
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Post by q8 on Jul 3, 2005 11:15:37 GMT
What a odd peace offering? I tend to have a soft spot for drivers when clearly they can't do anything at all. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Not the oddest by far. One Christmas eve me and my mate were sitting in our train on layover at Mansion House when a tall distinguished gent in a bowler hat and pin-striped suit got in and made a bee-line for us. He spoke "I say are you men the crew of this train?" (very Eton & Harrow voice) I replied in the affirmative. With that he reached into his coat and brought out a beautiful leather wallet embossed with a gold monogram. He opened it, and saying "This is for you" gave us each a fiver!! Having done so he turned on his heel and marched out without another word! He was stone cold sober too |
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Post by Harsig on Jul 3, 2005 16:07:52 GMT
He was stone cold sober too He might have been, but one has to wonder about you and your mate if you are seeing things like this ;D |
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Post by q8 on Jul 3, 2005 18:56:39 GMT
He was stone cold sober too[/quote]
He might have been, but one has to wonder about you and your mate if you are seeing things like this ;D
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Well it might have been Xmas but there was no Rum in our tea if that's what you mean lad!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2005 21:18:13 GMT
One Sunday last year, was at Buckhurst Hill, going w/b, lady was waiting at end of platform, with quite large bag. After getting on, she tapped on the J door and told me she was claustraphobic [fear of small/ enclosed spaces] I asked her where she was going, and she replied Liverpool Street. I said ok, sit next to the cab door and if feel you need to, just knock. Gets to Stratford and depart. Rather slow journey down the pipe. Stopped just before Bethnal Green, and theres a knock on the J door, I opens it up and she's a bit shaky, so I coax her into the cab. Cup of tea was duly offered, and gratefully accepted. After watching me all the way to Liverpool Street, she opens her bag and thrusts £20 into me coat pocket. I politely refuse, but she insisted. I helped her with her bag and carried on. 'bout a week later, get a letter from 'someone rather important' that said that I was seen with unauthorised person in cab, but they were 'prepared' to overlook the incident because they'd received a letter from the lady in question, thanking me for the kindless I showed.
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