Railway Designers
Jan 15th 2004, 12:47 pm
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Railway Designers
Just saw this on the internet for Railway Designers (just emailed my CV) in Melbourne. Looks like there is a lot of rail work coming up there. Any engineerng people have a look at:
http://www.cv-forum.com/jobsfrom.php...fb5554b4eee722
http://www.cv-forum.com/jobsfrom.php...fb5554b4eee722
Jan 15th 2004, 1:41 pm
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does this mean the need for more train drivers
i know they are extending the rail network in perth due for completion end of 2005
i know they are extending the rail network in perth due for completion end of 2005
Jan 15th 2004, 4:00 pm
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Did you guys hear the item on the BBC news this morning about how there's a new rail line just opened in Oz, that goes right thru from Adelaide to Darwin? How cool is that? What a way to see the country - I'll be booking my ticket!
Surely they must need drivers/engineers whatever for that...?
The report I heard (on the 'Today' programme, Radio 4, so there may be more on their web site) said that the rail design engineers had had to deal with tracks getting really hot (50C?)& all sorts of environmental hazards, but had still made it happen.
Now can we ship those guys over here to sort out the Cambridge to Liverpool St line?!
Good luck, hope it works out for you.
Anya.
Surely they must need drivers/engineers whatever for that...?
The report I heard (on the 'Today' programme, Radio 4, so there may be more on their web site) said that the rail design engineers had had to deal with tracks getting really hot (50C?)& all sorts of environmental hazards, but had still made it happen.
Now can we ship those guys over here to sort out the Cambridge to Liverpool St line?!
Good luck, hope it works out for you.
Anya.
Jan 15th 2004, 5:04 pm
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Originally posted by anya4oz
Did you guys hear the item on the BBC news this morning about how there's a new rail line just opened in Oz, that goes right thru from Adelaide to Darwin? How cool is that? What a way to see the country - I'll be booking my ticket!
Surely they must need drivers/engineers whatever for that...?
The report I heard (on the 'Today' programme, Radio 4, so there may be more on their web site) said that the rail design engineers had had to deal with tracks getting really hot (50C?)& all sorts of environmental hazards, but had still made it happen.
Now can we ship those guys over here to sort out the Cambridge to Liverpool St line?!
Good luck, hope it works out for you.
Anya.
Did you guys hear the item on the BBC news this morning about how there's a new rail line just opened in Oz, that goes right thru from Adelaide to Darwin? How cool is that? What a way to see the country - I'll be booking my ticket!
Surely they must need drivers/engineers whatever for that...?
The report I heard (on the 'Today' programme, Radio 4, so there may be more on their web site) said that the rail design engineers had had to deal with tracks getting really hot (50C?)& all sorts of environmental hazards, but had still made it happen.
Now can we ship those guys over here to sort out the Cambridge to Liverpool St line?!
Good luck, hope it works out for you.
Anya.
Jan 15th 2004, 5:06 pm
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Originally posted by Amazulu
I work in the rail industry & can tell you, the UK system is f**ked.
I work in the rail industry & can tell you, the UK system is f**ked.
Jan 15th 2004, 5:08 pm
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Originally posted by Amazulu
I work in the rail industry & can tell you, the UK system is f**ked.
I work in the rail industry & can tell you, the UK system is f**ked.
Jan 15th 2004, 5:10 pm
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Originally posted by Amazulu
I work in the rail industry & can tell you, the UK system is f**ked.
I work in the rail industry & can tell you, the UK system is f**ked.
I feel like I'm taking my life in my hands everytime I go on that Potters Bar line.It's all very sad to me, as I'm old enough to recall the 'Great Days of Steam'....
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Jan 15th 2004, 5:16 pm
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Originally posted by railman2404
don't book your ticket yet it's only a freight line
don't book your ticket yet it's only a freight line
Still a great achievement to get it done & I truly congratulate them. I guess I am comparing it to what happens here in UK: we get Potters' Bar, they get a trans-continental line that works, we get the Dome, they get Sydney Opera House! I know all the Oz projects have just as much hassle, delays & politics, but at least they made it happen in the end.
Ok, time to stop proppin' that bar up now!
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Jan 15th 2004, 6:03 pm
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Originally posted by anya4oz
Surely they'll make it available for passengers sometime soon though? What, and miss out on all that revenue from rich tourists wanting to see the outback etc safely?
Still a great achievement to get it done & I truly congratulate them. I guess I am comparing it to what happens here in UK: we get Potters' Bar, they get a trans-continental line that works, we get the Dome, they get Sydney Opera House! I know all the Oz projects have just as much hassle, delays & politics, but at least they made it happen in the end.
Ok, time to stop proppin' that bar up now!
Anya.
Surely they'll make it available for passengers sometime soon though? What, and miss out on all that revenue from rich tourists wanting to see the outback etc safely?
Still a great achievement to get it done & I truly congratulate them. I guess I am comparing it to what happens here in UK: we get Potters' Bar, they get a trans-continental line that works, we get the Dome, they get Sydney Opera House! I know all the Oz projects have just as much hassle, delays & politics, but at least they made it happen in the end.
Ok, time to stop proppin' that bar up now!
Anya.
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Jan 15th 2004, 6:59 pm
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Originally posted by railman2404
what part of railway industry do you work in
what part of railway industry do you work in
Jan 15th 2004, 7:00 pm
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Originally posted by Amazulu
I'm working on the Sussex, Southern Region Power Supply Upgrade, based in Croydon. What do you do?.
I'm working on the Sussex, Southern Region Power Supply Upgrade, based in Croydon. What do you do?.
drive for south west trains out of waterloo
Jan 15th 2004, 7:02 pm
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Originally posted by railman2404
drive for south west trains out of waterloo
drive for south west trains out of waterloo
Jan 15th 2004, 7:13 pm
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Originally posted by Amazulu
Cool. Are you planning on carrying on your profession in OZ?.
Cool. Are you planning on carrying on your profession in OZ?.
but new developments make it a viable prospect
have also been told would probably have to go through training again but that should be a breeze
Jan 15th 2004, 9:50 pm
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Originally posted by railman2404
don't book your ticket yet it's only a freight line
don't book your ticket yet it's only a freight line
Jan 15th 2004, 9:55 pm
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Originally posted by Megalania
The Ghan: Adelaide - Darwin
The Ghan: Adelaide - Darwin