Hull Trains

Twenty new jobs
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date 22 August 2001
source Hull Trains
type Press release

note HT14/01

As part of its on-going development plans, Hull Trains has increased the number of Hull-based staff from April to August by twenty to thirty-three.

The new recruits include six train drivers, on-board catering crew, train managers who will all be required to run the new fourth service which will be launched with the new winter timetable at the end of September.

The six new train drivers, all with many years’ experience with other operators, will start in September. Previously, train drivers were supplied by Hull Trains’ sister-company Anglia Railways.

In addition to increasing staff numbers, Hull Trains has also contributed significantly to the local economy by employing local printers, marketing agents and PR consultants. It also, where possible, sources all catering products from local suppliers.

Clive Gossop, General Manager, Hull Trains:

“Recruiting our own drivers is yet another step towards our ambition of running a frequent direct train service to and from London.

“All the new staff were keen to join us and will be going through the company’s bespoke customer care training course – nick-named the Full Monty. This has really helped us to realise – through excellent customer care – our excellent reputation for service delivery.”

ABOUT HULL TRAINS
Hull Trains launched in September 2000 and is providing three direct trains per day from Hull to London King’s Cross and return, six days per week, and two direct trains in both directions on Sundays. It is planned to achieve a 2 hourly service, then an hourly service as quickly as possible in the future. Journey time is just over three hours. Hull Trains stop at Brough, Selby, Doncaster, Grantham and London King’s Cross. All trains are equipped with the latest facilities for disabled passengers and provide a smooth and comfortable journey to the capital. Snacks are available on all trains.

ABOUT HULL
Hull is the pioneering city. It is vigorously pursuing its vision of becoming a Top 10 UK city through £1 billion investment and by raising expectations in all areas of city life.

Major projects are underway including The Deep World Ocean Discovery Centre, a £40m visitor attraction and research centre with the world’s deepest viewing tunnel and Europe’s deepest tank; the £43m 25,000-seat Community Super Stadium and the £150m redevelopment of Ferensway, the first fully integrated transport interchange system and the second largest urban regeneration project in the UK.looking forward to expanding its service with a fourth daily service starting in September and Paul will be looking at ways to encourage more people to choose Hull Trains.”

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