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Post by Metropolitan ISO on Apr 24, 2005 22:33:47 GMT
(although I did do Work Experience with LUL not too long ago) Ah yes i remember you saying about that! People say i should be still at school, i wonder what they said to you! ;D Dont ask what iam, as i dont know to be honest! I was an apprentice, now soon to be a displaced signal operator!  |
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Post by solidbond on Apr 24, 2005 23:00:55 GMT
I currently come under the Non-Railway section (although I did do Work Experience with LUL not too long ago) but I plan to join the LUL Apprenticeship in January next year. Well done - what did you do for your work experience? Was it something in the operational side? |
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Post by Christopher J on Apr 25, 2005 0:01:09 GMT
People say i should be still at school, i wonder what they said to you! ;D They were quite surprised on the amount of knowledge I knew about LUL! ;D Well done - what did you do for your work experience? Was it something in the operational side? I worked on the station side of things, I was based at the GSM office at Stratford, during my time there most of the activities I did inside the office was clerical work, I learnt quite an amount of knowledge on the station side of things. I also had quite a few tours/events planned for me, which included: 1. A trip down on City & South London tunnels between Borough and King William Street. ( VERY fascinating!) Only downside to this tour was that me and the rest of the LUL staff who decided to come along for the trip went down in suits/uniform, we looked a right mess when we got back up to ground level! ;D (And I think my room is dusty! ;D) 2. A trip to Neasden SCC. 3. A Cabride covering the whole of the Jubilee Line (with an I/O driving) 4. A Cabride on the Central from Stratford - Holborn - Leytonstone with a DMT and I/O present (sitting in the drivers seat whilst the Train was being driven in ATO too!) 5. A tour of London Bridge Station and having the chance to see how things like the PED's ect, work. I met a variety of LUL Employees from all different aspects of the system during my time on Work Experience who were all very friendly and willing to help, I really enjoyed myself and gained a lot of knowledge during my two weeks with LUL. It has really made me want to do my best in School to ensure that I secure the grades needed to be able to have a chance in the LUL Apprenticeship! |
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Post by Guest on Apr 25, 2005 6:41:49 GMT
*sigh* I wish I lived nearer London, then I could've done something like that.
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Post by Dmitri on Apr 25, 2005 10:38:06 GMT
Nah, seriously, I am employed as a driver here in the Stockholm Metro. I have also become a sort of odd-job man, doing a bit of this or that as the need arises. Almost like me  . Being a programmer, I've become a sort of an odd-job man, too (or a "one-man breakdown gang" to care of the tasks that should be done yesterday). ;D <offtopic> One of the first thing for the foreign companies to do when establishing in Russia is banning the unions. I came to think they have reasons to do that  . </offtopic> |
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Post by The Major on Apr 25, 2005 16:41:13 GMT
I am not a railway employee, but I have been interested in LU since I can remember. I have wanted to become a LU employee for many years but due to a few issues (I don't drive, I live about 50 miles away from London in Basingstoke, Hampshire, I've got quite a good job as it is and can't leave due to moving out and saving up for my wedding, you know that sort of thing), I can't really come and join LU at the moment. I would love to be a train op one day though so it might well happen! I think all the work people do on this site is excellent and long may it continue
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Post by Guest on Apr 25, 2005 16:52:13 GMT
Northfields depot have confirmed that I'm doing work experience with them in June, but it is going to be subject to a health and safety examination. I'm beginning to think that it's not going to pass it  . What do you guys think? BTW my job title is "Production Manager", any ideas what I'll be doing? |
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Post by Tom on Apr 25, 2005 19:21:32 GMT
BTW my job title is "Production Manager", any ideas what I'll be doing? I don't think you'll be *the* production manager. Their job is IIRC one of the top three in the depot and I think they're the one who is responsible for the workshops staff doing overhauls and the like. |
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Post by Guest on Apr 25, 2005 20:04:25 GMT
BTW my job title is "Production Manager", any ideas what I'll be doing? Right, in your case a 'Production Manager' will be managing the production of tea. Enjoy! (I'm proud of the fact i NEVER made one cup of tea whilst on work experience! Oh, except for a High Court Judge. I never knew making a brew could cause such fear in a lad!) |
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Post by Guest on Apr 25, 2005 21:15:57 GMT
I plan to be an LU employee within the next year or so, probably as a CSA.
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Post by Metropolitan ISO on Apr 25, 2005 22:03:24 GMT
I learnt quite an amount of knowledge on the station side of things. The best lesson you can possibily have is to stand on the gateline for a couple of hours, deal with the public, that will be the most shocking lesson you will ever learn! 3. A Cabride covering the whole of the Jubilee Line (with an I/O driving) I would think so too!  It has really made me want to do my best in School to ensure that I secure the grades needed to be able to have a chance in the LUL Apprenticeship! But does the apprenticeship want you? Only Kidding Chris, glad you liked W/E, look forward to seeing you apply for the apprenticeship next year, you know where iam if you want some advice! |
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Post by Guest on Apr 25, 2005 23:25:32 GMT
Hi People As My Name Sugests I Work For Chilltern Railways Im a Train Operator Working the London To Birminham Route!!! Fun And Games!!!  James |
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Post by Metropolitan ISO on Apr 25, 2005 23:29:42 GMT
If you say so! Anyway welcome to the forum! |
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Post by AlanL on Apr 26, 2005 0:18:02 GMT
Hi People As My Name Sugests I Work For Chilltern Railways. Welcome, James! When I joined Thames Trains, I had my rules and regs exam with one of the managers from Chiltern! ;D That's my only link, other than the fact we drove the same traction! |
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Post by Guest on Apr 26, 2005 9:44:31 GMT
(I'm proud of the fact i NEVER made one cup of tea whilst on work experience!  Yeah we had some drivers like that. Never even had a tea can and that WAS an experience!! |
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