Train Drivers and Mobile phones???

[HH81]

Are train drivers allowed to use them when driving or it is the same rules as car driving???????

I'm quite sure a driver was on his yesterday, he was having right laugh!

[speedy_gonzales]

Are train drivers allowed to use them when driving or it is the same rules as car driving???????

I'm quite sure a driver was on his yesterday, he was having right laugh!
Drivers are supplied mobile handsets by their TOC's(Train Operating Companies) as well as the train being kitted out with a cab radio(soon to be secure mobile phone system).
So, given they already have at least 2 mobile comms systems, don't see why they can't have a personal one?!?

[Darth Hibbie]

Are train drivers allowed to use them when driving or it is the same rules as car driving???????

I'm quite sure a driver was on his yesterday, he was having right laugh!

Driving with a mobile phone is covered by the road traffic act so does not cover trains.

[Jumbo]

Are train drivers allowed to use them when driving or it is the same rules as car driving???????

I'm quite sure a driver was on his yesterday, he was having right laugh!

Could have been talking to the guard on the cab to cab phone ?

Personal mobiles are meant to be switched off whilst driving, whether they are or not is a different matter :wink: