Bus chaplain

[settlerman]

Saw someone wearing a fluorescent coat with "NX BUS CHAPLAIN" on the back of it in Birmingham City centre today.

[Westy]

Reckon they'll need one at Arriva Cannock, to stop the breakdowns?

(Thought I'd get that one in, before Bob did ! LOL)

[Tony]

Saw someone wearing a florescent coat with "NX BUS CHAPLAIN" on the back of it in Birmingham City centre today.

Yes there is a bus chaplain, not my cup of tea as a non-believer, but he is a very nice man, and I can see that it would be of use in case of problems for people who do believe

[Mike K]

Saw someone wearing a florescent coat with "NX BUS CHAPLAIN" on the back of it in Birmingham City centre today.

He must feel a right Charlie wearing that.

[Liverpool Street]

Never had the chance to speak to him, unfortunately.

Being a Christian it would've helped me somewhat in some recent uncertain climbs.

Tony - Is this the new caring sharing NX coming to light? If so, fair play to them.

[P419 EJW]

I'm confused. Why is there a NX bus chaplain? What does he do? Talk about buses in a godly way? Note: I'm an atheist so try not to take offence from me talking about the "man up there".

[Liverpool Street]

I'm confused. Why is there a NX bus chaplain? What does he do? Talk about buses in a godly way? Note: I'm an atheist so try not to take offence from me talking about the "man up there".

Each to their own!

I presume he doesn't try and make people believe, he's just a friendly ear who listens and guides?

[P419 EJW]

Oh, lord. Pun.

[nitromatt1]

I'm confused. Why is there a NX bus chaplain? What does he do? Talk about buses in a godly way? Note: I'm an atheist so try not to take offence from me talking about the "man up there".

Each to their own!

I presume he doesn't try and make people believe, he's just a friendly ear who listens and guides?

I personally am an atheist, but I always remain open minded and understanding of other faiths. Whenever I am approached by a preacher, I always listen to them attentively when I can and act politely and warmly towards them.

Although I don't fully understand the purpose of his role, I think this is a nice gesture from NX.

[Liverpool Street]

I'm confused. Why is there a NX bus chaplain? What does he do? Talk about buses in a godly way? Note: I'm an atheist so try not to take offence from me talking about the "man up there".

Each to their own!

I presume he doesn't try and make people believe, he's just a friendly ear who listens and guides?

I personally am an atheist, but I always remain open minded and understanding of other faiths. Whenever I am approached by a preacher, I always listen to them attentively when I can and act politely and warmly towards them.

Although I don't fully understand the purpose of his role, I think this is a nice gesture from NX.

Lol Matt, he wouldn't be a preacher I wouldn't of thought. I'm sure he wouldn't even talk about Christianity if you told him something not relevant to it (Even though all of life is guided by faith.)

[Stuharris 6360]

Being as it was the feast of Candlemas yesterday in the Church of England calendar, he was probably out & about spreading some light on the buses!!  8) 8)

[notepanel]

Out of interest, is this role a Bus Driver who also shares this responsibility (similar to a union rep role), or is it someone with a religious occupation (Eg a vicar), who works with NX?

[PM]

I'm confused. Why is there a NX bus chaplain? What does he do? Talk about buses in a godly way? Note: I'm an atheist so try not to take offence from me talking about the "man up there".

Each to their own!

I presume he doesn't try and make people believe, he's just a friendly ear who listens and guides?

I personally am an atheist, but I always remain open minded and understanding of other faiths. Whenever I am approached by a preacher, I always listen to them attentively when I can and act politely and warmly towards them.

Although I don't fully understand the purpose of his role, I think this is a nice gesture from NX.

Lol Matt, he wouldn't be a preacher I wouldn't of thought. I'm sure he wouldn't even talk about Christianity if you told him something not relevant to it (Even though all of life is guided by faith.)

Precisely, even though I am not religious, I think that people like that can sometimes be good to talk to, there as a listening ear for those who need them, often with a wish to help people that are going through difficult times. A really, really good idea that does a lot for the image of NX as being a friendly company to work for.

[Tony]

I'm confused. Why is there a NX bus chaplain? What does he do? Talk about buses in a godly way? Note: I'm an atheist so try not to take offence from me talking about the "man up there".

Each to their own!

I presume he doesn't try and make people believe, he's just a friendly ear who listens and guides?

I personally am an atheist, but I always remain open minded and understanding of other faiths. Whenever I am approached by a preacher, I always listen to them attentively when I can and act politely and warmly towards them.

Although I don't fully understand the purpose of his role, I think this is a nice gesture from NX.

He is not there to preach at all, he is basically there to be a shoulder to cry on and help people through troubled times at home as well as work. I have met him twice at Miller Street in the last seven days and he seems a genuinely nice person. I believe he has come from outside NX and not an employee taking on a second role although I could be corrected on that if anyone knows better. I certainly hadn't met him before last weeks visit to Miller Street

[D10]

He is not there to preach at all, he is basically there to be a shoulder to cry on and help people through troubled times at home as well as work. I have met him twice at Miller Street in the last seven days and he seems a genuinely nice person. I believe he has come from outside NX and not an employee taking on a second role although I could be corrected on that if anyone knows better. I certainly hadn't met him before last weeks visit to Miller Street

You are correct Tony, he has come in from outside and is not an employee. One of the Management team knew him and asked NX if they would agree to him coming into NX and being there for staff if they feel a need to talk to him. I have met him a couple of times and he seems like an approachable person.