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[email protected] · August 22nd 04, 12:49 PM posted to uk.transport.london

In article ,
(Colin) wrote:

"Sharon & Gordon Thomson" wrote in
message ...
For a typical LU Driver's shift what would be the approx amount of
duty
time
for the following components of the days work?
Time between signing on and taking over train.
7mins to sign on, checking notice boards and such, including 2mins
walking
(to train time) plus say another 2 or 3 walking time average.
So anything from 7-10mins. Doesn't include train prep. which would add
another 10-15 Or even travelling to a depot that's remote from the
booking
on point. Could be shortest 7mins - longest 55mins in my duty book.

Time driving before break.
In my duty book anything from 45mins- upto 4hours 15mins

Time allotted for break. (Is this time paid or unpaid?)
at least 30mins plus traveling time to canteen upto 1hour 40mins Average
50mins of which 30mins is unpaid

Time driving after break.
Same as above

Time between leaving train and signing off.
can be 0mins usually 4mins and then extra if stabling train in depot.
So 0
to 45mins

Obviously the shift make-up will vary depending on loads of factors
but
just
want an idea of what would be typical.
ok
book on 1432,
travel to depot and prep train leaving 1527
meal relief 1803-1907
finish 2222
book off 2226

--
gordon

of course each line has different ways of doing things but its always at
least 7mins booking on
minium 30mins break at canteen
no more than 4hours 15 driving each half (except in emergencies) but
could
be upto 5hours 15before or after break including travelling/sitting
spare
0mins booking off

Colin

Couple of Morden examples
Book on 1540 and go to depot
Out of depot at 1609
Off train at 1947½ Pick up again at 2038
Actual (unpaid) meal relief is 2000-2030
Of train 2353 in depot
Book off 0010
Duty length = 8 hours + 30 mins unpaid meal relief = 8½ hours

Book on 2051
Pick up train and leave at 2105
Off train at 0036 in depot
Meal relief (unpaid) 0054-0124
Book off 0124
Duty length = 4hrs 3 mins + 30 mins unpaid M/R = 4 hrs 33 mins

Drivers work a 36 hour week and get paid for 35 hours (the unpaid hour is
made up by 6 days "banked rest days" which are taken at the annual leave
time).
The 36 hour week is an average spread over the roster, the actual hours
can vary from week to week. The duties are different lengths to
accommodate this. The 4h03 turn above is an exception.