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Post by capitalomnibus on Nov 3, 2021 0:07:31 GMT
absolutely, they can dig deeper into any sample provided. Cocaine stays in the body for between 1 and 3 days, but even a trace of anything you shouldn't be taking or haven't declared will get you into trouble legally The driver would have to declare any medication before taking it, even antibiotics. The driver would have been made aware of this when they first joined the railway. In Hong Kong I believe on the Buses anyway drivers have to blow a negative before they start work , does anyone think something like that over here would work ? Nope, because even if they blow negative, what is there stopping someone drinking alcohol whilst on shift.
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Post by capitalomnibus on Nov 3, 2021 0:09:45 GMT
In Hong Kong I believe on the Buses anyway drivers have to blow a negative before they start work , does anyone think something like that over here would work ? You can get drivers to do that, however with the pandemic I certainly can't see it being introduced anytime soon. The other issue is you can only test blows with alcohol, harder drugs like cocaine won't show up unless it's done through urine or blood and you can't realistically keep extracting these before work. Also what happens on earlier or later shift when there may not be garage supervisors or controllers there. Driver can use a pump, or in the insane case scenario pass wind into it.
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Post by galwhv69 on Nov 3, 2021 7:47:47 GMT
You can get drivers to do that, however with the pandemic I certainly can't see it being introduced anytime soon. The other issue is you can only test blows with alcohol, harder drugs like cocaine won't show up unless it's done through urine or blood and you can't realistically keep extracting these before work. Also what happens on earlier or later shift when there may not be garage supervisors or controllers there. Driver can use a pump, or in the insane case scenario pass wind into it. National Express have fitted "alcolocks" on their entire fleet years back, so drivers have to self breathalyse before the vehicle even starts
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Post by WH241 on Jul 6, 2023 17:17:28 GMT
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Post by capitalomnibus on Jul 6, 2023 20:04:00 GMT
Enfield train crash: Driver tested positive for cocaineThe driver of a train that derailed at a station in north London tested positive for cocaine after the crash, investigators have said.www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-66120143
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Post by capitalomnibus on Jul 8, 2023 11:51:53 GMT
Enfield train crash: Driver who tested positive for cocaine jailedThe driver of a train which derailed after crashing through buffers at a north London station has been jailed for 16 weeks.www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-66137723
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Post by ThinLizzy on Jul 8, 2023 13:25:33 GMT
Enfield train crash: Driver who tested positive for cocaine jailedThe driver of a train which derailed after crashing through buffers at a north London station has been jailed for 16 weeks.www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-66137723 Absolutely no excuse for being under the influence of any substance whilst driving a train. One of the first things that's drummed in to you when you join the railways is the Transport & General Works Act and the rules that apply to those who work on the railways.
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