Daily Archives: October 25, 2023

Zero Emission 08e shunter for sustainable depot operations launched (RailUK)

Positive Traction has launched the UK’s first re-engineered battery powered shunting locomotive – the 08e. Free from carbon, NOx and particulate emissions the 08e can fulfil day-to-day operating needs as well as meet the demanding ESG requirement of shareholders, customers, employees and neighbouring communities. Invited guests from the Railfreight sector & facility operators, UK government & local authorities as well…

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Suited for Success Hits the Road

Get on board the new bus bringing free employment services to West Midlands communities Suited for Success, an award-winning Birmingham charity dedicated to empowering unemployed individuals with confidence-boosting interview skills and clothing, is proud to announce the launch of its new initiative: the Suited for Success Employment Bus. The new pop-up employment bus is the next step in the charity’s…

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Not The Best Tuesday Ever

It Started Badly Whilst fbb and his Mrs were enjoying their morning mugga in bed (prepared by fbb with consummate culinary skill) all the power went off. Investigation showed that the “kitchen sockets” circuit was tripping the RSA circuit breaker (PQR, CSO, PSU???) – which sounded serious. First task was to get a separate unbroken feed to the fridge freezer…

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