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Reading a newspaper always been the most popular way of relaxing during a long railway journey - but not if you are also driving the train! This is exactly what happened recently during a cross Britain train belonging to Richard Branson's Virgin Trains company. The sole driver was photographed by an amazed lineside observer.

Although some trains are equipped with sound alert system to warn drivers if a danger signal is passed there are many instances of them not working due to inadequate maintenance and it is essential that a visual lookout is maintained at all times particularly on the 125mph trains of the type involved in this incident.

Richard Branson's Virgin Trains have a reputation for delays and poor service. They have topped the table of customer complaints. Excuses put forward include; "Run out of fuel" - - - "We can't find a driver"- - - " Drivers door has fallen off".

Driver's announcements over the on train speaker system have included; "Has any passenger got an adjustable spanner to lend me"!
( Extracts from "Sunday Times" newspaper September 26th 1999 )

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