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LNER apologise for Train Manager's language

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Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 13/05/2021 07:45

You'll need to brace yourself for this. What the Train Manager said is really horrific. You can tell that from LNER's apology on Twitter.

London North Eastern Railway
@LNER Replying to @laurencec123
I'm really sorry to see this, Laurence, our Train Managers should not be using language like this, and I thank you for bringing it to my attention, Please could you let me know which service you are on and I will ensure they remain as inclusive as we strive to be at LNER.

OK, steady yourselves now. I attach a screenshot of the original complaint, which I saw on another Twitter account. The complainer has made their Tweets private, probably because of the avalanche of robust and forthright hateful responses to the LNER tweet above.

I trust the Train Manager has been sent for re-training (as it were). Poor bugger.

LNER apologise for Train Manager's language
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OnlyTheLangOfTheTitberg · 14/05/2021 07:41

@newnortherner111

I wonder what would have happened if the train was going to Manchester or if it has a station, Mansfield. Would it have to be announced as 'the station after Stockport locally known as Piccadilly'?
Assigned-Male-at-Birth-Chester?
newnortherner111 · 14/05/2021 07:07

I wonder what would have happened if the train was going to Manchester or if it has a station, Mansfield. Would it have to be announced as 'the station after Stockport locally known as Piccadilly'?

Defaultname · 14/05/2021 00:56

This just in-Marylebone Station now identifies as Queergender/non-binary. Which will be a relief to some!

bumblenbean · 14/05/2021 00:27

For Christ’s sake. Have a day off Laurence Hmm

This shit is getting out of hand. He can identify as whatever the hell he wants. The entire rail network does not have to tailor its communications to his demands. Oh wait ...

Defaultname · 13/05/2021 23:36

@teezletangler

That reminds me, RMT meeting minutes tend to refer to people as "Brother Smith" or "Sister Jones". I wonder how this person is referred.

Sibling Laurence?

I think it's usually just 'Oh Brother!'.
teezletangler · 13/05/2021 22:31

That reminds me, RMT meeting minutes tend to refer to people as "Brother Smith" or "Sister Jones". I wonder how this person is referred.

Sibling Laurence?

McPancreas · 13/05/2021 22:29

I'm in a trade union which is great however one galling aspect is you are forced to financially support tools like this in their gender identity/hard left crusades.

RedDogsBeg · 13/05/2021 22:02

Mick Jagger is living proof that a man is 'never too old'.

Please let's not go thereGrin!

DdraigGoch · 13/05/2021 21:55

@CallMeCleo

The attention-seeking nonbinaryist is a railway worker reporting a "fellow" member of staff and a "brother" in his own trades union!
That reminds me, RMT meeting minutes tend to refer to people as "Brother Smith" or "Sister Jones". I wonder how this person is referred.
CallMeCleo · 13/05/2021 21:51

The attention-seeking nonbinaryist is a railway worker reporting a "fellow" member of staff and a "brother" in his own trades union!

CallMeCleo · 13/05/2021 21:48

@YetAnotherSpartacus

Personally, I don't think sex or gender is relevant here. I'd prefer 'Good Morning Passengers' personally. For a start, I ain't no lady.
The railways abolished the term "passengers" two decades ago.
DdraigGoch · 13/05/2021 21:29

I forgot to embolden the quoted bit in my last post. Oh well.

And some reps are only in it to make a name for themselves or to feather their own nest with incredible amounts of overtime spent on ‘meetings’.
Perhaps I should dye my hair blue. It might bring better chances of overtime than squabbling over Sundays.

DdraigGoch · 13/05/2021 21:24

Oi, you've missed out those who are no longer menstruators and ejaculators who can no longer ejaculate. Tsk, tsk.

@RedDogsBeg don't worry, women old enough for the menopause are invisible to society and Mick Jagger is living proof that a man is 'never too old'.

Defaultname · 13/05/2021 21:13

@HeirloomTomato

Laurence certainly has a lot of time on Laurence's hands...
Immediately brought to mind David Bowie's lyrics for 'Time': genius.com/David-bowie-time-lyrics
HeirloomTomato · 13/05/2021 21:05

Laurence certainly has a lot of time on Laurence's hands...

stonecat · 13/05/2021 21:01

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MondayYogurt · 13/05/2021 20:52

@stonecat

What is this "who hurt you" ?

Is this the new insult going around? What the hell does it mean?

It's actually extremely ableist rhetoric. Gatekeeping feeling hurt is literal violence. Identifying as hurt is valid. Minimising emotional conflicts is oppression.
Nametychangety · 13/05/2021 20:51

As you can see I’ve name changed for this.

This is not unusual for the reasons stated above - they can look all inclusive and happy clappy without spending a bean.

And some reps are only in it to make a name for themselves or to feather their own nest with incredible amounts of overtime spent on ‘meetings’. An admirable feet during lockdown.

If they’re not cosying up to the management, they are tooting their own flute harder than James Galway ever tooted it.

It is tiresome.

Disappointed in this on so many levels. But sadly not surprised.

I’m all for inclusivity but not to this self indulgent level.

It needs to stop.

Defaultname · 13/05/2021 20:39

@toffeebutterpopcorn

“Whatever... train’s here. It’s going soon. Mind the gap, or not”
What, the gap between his ears?

"Penalty for inappropriate (i.e. non gender-related) use £1,000".

stonecat · 13/05/2021 20:36

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SunsetBeetch · 13/05/2021 20:32

@toffeebutterpopcorn

So why do you want to work for east rail? Well - ever since I was a little engine, always loved Thomas and want to meet him! Can I see him? Is he here? You got the job...
Him??? Did you ask Thomas their pronouns? Did you???
Pandoraslastchance · 13/05/2021 20:18

This thread has cheered me up no end! Well in fact it made me wheeze and nearly choke on my Turkish delight.

But wow 76 pages(or whatever) of pronouns! This is just a tad um...ridiculous.

NoToast · 13/05/2021 20:12

My pre-teen runny-noser (all other nose or non-nose situations valid etc.) responds to a lot of requests to do stuff etc. with 'who hurt you' which really does underscore the quality and maturity of that response.

(My money on the beardy one who didn't want to confirm to the dress code)

NoToast · 13/05/2021 20:05

RedDogsBeg Grin

NiceGerbil · 13/05/2021 20:05

Loads of women dislike 'ladies' for a variety of reasons

When they've been threads on here saying it most people say don't be silly shut up

I doubt that many women have actually tried to get it's use stopped!

And if they did we all know what the answer would be...