Institute of Railway Operators visit
On Saturday 6th March the Institute of Railway Operators took over the Railway for the day.
They operated the railway to an intensive service shadowed by our qualified staff. Organised by Paul Stanford (AVR volunteer and Customer Relations Executive at Network Rail) it involved the Managing Director from First Great Western and several other senior managers and management trainees from First Great Western, Arriva Cross Country and Network Rail.
The staff took on all the operational roles – Driver, Secondman, lead Signalman, Signalman’s agent and Guard operating the two trains; one passenger train in the form of the 2-car Class 107 DMU and one freight train hauled by BR Class 07 0-6-0DE No.D2994.
Sound useful?
This type of event highlights the potential the Avon Valley Railway has in providing training facilities for railway companies of all sizes. Other previous examples have included the testing of on-track equipment. For further information on the possibilities of using the Avon Valley Railway to train your staff or test your products please telephone Bitton Station on 0117 932 5538.
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