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« on: November 25, 2019, 09:25:15 »

A new GWR (Great Western Railway) entrant was interviewed on Radio Bristol about starting work for GWR.

One of fifteen new staff that FGW (First Great Western) have employed who use to be employed with Thomas Cook,

and just before Christmas.

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« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2019, 10:05:10 »

Really good news for those ex TC (Train Crew, or Travelling Chef, depending on context) staff and well done GWR (Great Western Railway) for taking the initiative that seems to be a win-win all round.

They'll be obvious to spot on the trains though, as they'll be pointing out the exits before departure.
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« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2019, 14:12:30 »

It is definitely a good news story. Credit is certainly doe to GWR (Great Western Railway) for their initiative. It may be that they hired the people because of the undoubted skills they already possessed, so making them a better option for GWR than someone new to customer service - but who cares? Everyone's a winner!
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