(18 Nov 2022, 10:32 pm)nova347 wrote I take some of these rail covers done by GNE arent previously planned so do they just get driver volunteers or is there someone on standby for any hires GNE might get, for these rail replacements they must have a satnav right as I wouldn't expect drivers to known Newcastle - Edinbrough route, as they come from Depford a lot of the time where National Express don't operate.

No, GNE isn’t actively bidding for any pre-planned rail replacement work given the driver shortage. This was an emergency replacement for Lumo.

Whilst the coach came from Deptford, the driver did not! I can drive from Newcastle to Edinburgh without a sat nav, no problem.[emoji6]


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