Transport for Wales - Trainee Train Drivers

[perks1992]

Thanks mate, yeah I'll give them a call. Good job I asked now! How long have you been waiting?

 

[Armourer79]

Hi everyone. That's me finished work now until the phone call comes.

With some spare time on my hands I was wondering if there are any resources online or physical that I could get my head into specifically the rules & regs. I have heard that phase is particularly brutal so thought may as well use my spare time wisely if anyone knows of any good resources!

 

[baz962]

Hi everyone. That's me finished work now until the phone call comes.

With some spare time on my hands I was wondering if there are any resources online or physical that I could get my head into specifically the rules & regs. I have heard that phase is particularly brutal so thought may as well use my spare time wisely if anyone knows of any good resources!

You should be fine with rules. It's recommended that you don't start ahead of your course regards rules as that will confuse you , rules courses are structured in a way that helps the trainees .

 

[mpfol]

Thanks mate, yeah I'll give them a call. Good job I asked now! How long have you been waiting?

I applied on the 27th may. I am starting on the 17th this month so need it sorted asap .

 

[Armourer79]

You should be fine with rules. It's recommended that you don't start ahead of your course regards rules as that will confuse you , rules courses are structured in a way that helps the trainees .

Great name. I'm a Baz too haha.

Ok thanks for the info

 

[RyanC87]

Hi everyone. That's me finished work now until the phone call comes.

With some spare time on my hands I was wondering if there are any resources online or physical that I could get my head into specifically the rules & regs. I have heard that phase is particularly brutal so thought may as well use my spare time wisely if anyone knows of any good resources!

I wouldn't bother mate. They do everything in class at a good pace to learn at. Most won't make sense unless you have any previous background. I didn't and glad I waited.

You'll be fine. Everyone gets through it, the trainers are brill with lots of different material.

You could always go on railway sites and browse abbreviations, different types of signals etc. But I'd honestly say enjoy any down time before you start. You'll be railway overload soon enough

 

[Armourer79]

I wouldn't bother mate. They do everything in class at a good pace to learn at. Most won't make sense unless you have any previous background. I didn't and glad I waited.

You'll be fine. Everyone gets through it, the trainers are brill with lots of different material.

You could always go on railway sites and browse abbreviations, different types of signals etc. But I'd honestly say enjoy any down time before you start. You'll be railway overload soon enough

That's a very good point!

Pants & Call of Duty it is

 

[Simotrfc]

Hi everyone. That's me finished work now until the phone call comes.

With some spare time on my hands I was wondering if there are any resources online or physical that I could get my head into specifically the rules & regs. I have heard that phase is particularly brutal so thought may as well use my spare time wisely if anyone knows of any good resources!

Probably just have a look at some basic PTS stuff mate. Loads of it online, it’ll give you a slight grounding and take away that little bit of learning at the start so it’s not all belt fed into you at once.

I definitely wouldn’t go into any rules most of it won’t make sense

 

[Armourer79]

Probably just have a look at some basic PTS stuff mate. Loads of it online, it’ll give you a slight grounding and take away that little bit of learning at the start so it’s not all belt fed into you at once.

I definitely wouldn’t go into any rules most of it won’t make sense

Awesome advice! Will take a look!

Thank you

 

[Tricky1972]

Crewe test date email is out. Check your junk mail folders.

 

[JoeEcco]

Yes received my invitation for paper tests at 14:14, replied at 14:17. Hope everyone gets a place. Will post if I get a confirmation or if I miss out on dates.

 

[Tricky1972]

Yes received my invitation for paper tests at 14:14, replied at 14:17. Hope everyone gets a place. Will post if I get a confirmation or if I miss out on dates.

14:20 for me. Slacking

 

[perks1992]

I applied on the 27th may. I am starting on the 17th this month so need it sorted asap .

Just got off the phone to rdg now and card has been issued today, should come in two weeks the woman said. Thanks for telling me to contact them!

 

[ThePeakNed]

I'd almost forgotten I'd applied for this. Shrewsbury candidate here. Replied to pick my preferred slot and heard nothing back, guessing that's normal...?

 

[Armourer79]

I'd almost forgotten I'd applied for this. Shrewsbury candidate here. Replied to pick my preferred slot and heard nothing back, guessing that's normal...?

When did you find out you passed DMI... I'm Shrewsbury also.

 

[JoeEcco]

Had a response confirming my time for July 26th paper tests, everyone check your emails! Very excited

 

[ThePeakNed]

When did you find out you passed DMI... I'm Shrewsbury also.

I haven't passed DMI.

I'd received the email asking me to choose my preferred date for the paper tests, of which I've now had confirmation of my place.

 

[Armourer79]

I haven't passed DMI.

I'd received the email asking me to choose my preferred date for the paper tests, of which I've now had confirmation of my place.

Apologies I thought you meant preferred location! Good luck! When is it?

 

[ThePeakNed]

Apologies I thought you meant preferred location! Good luck! When is it?

Wednesday 26th, 1pm

 

[dan251]

Hi all, I’ve passed DMI recently and told I’m in the talent pool, what a feeling that is, after trying to apply for a number of years.
Anyone in a similar position - passed recently and in the pool for Crewe?

 

[Armourer79]

Hi all, I’ve passed DMI recently and told I’m in the talent pool, what a feeling that is, after trying to apply for a number of years.
Anyone in a similar position - passed recently and in the pool for Crewe?

I've recently passed also. That e-mail was certainly the best I've ever had haha!

I'm Shrewsbury. Hearing that Shrews course is filling up / filled for October which I had my fingers crossed I would / will get on! But yeah... Incredible achievement well done

 

[dan251]

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I've recently passed also. That e-mail was certainly the best I've ever had haha!

I'm Shrewsbury. Hearing that Shrews course is filling up / filled for October which I had my fingers crossed I would / will get on! But yeah... Incredible achievement well done

Thank you and well done to you too.
So looks like possibly looking at October at the earliest if they mix courses for Shrewsbury and Crewe!?

 

[JoeEcco]

My paper test was 9th Jan, computer and MMI on the 23rd Jan and DMI on 7th Feb.

Hi all, for everyone that has been through the process

Is this timeline typical for everyone, so two weeks between each stage?

Only because I have been invited for stage 1 at the end of July and have a holiday at the end of September so wondering if i need to let them know asap or just wait to see if I am successful at stage 1 - I don't want to jump the gun and look as though im presuming I will get through but also don't want to tell them last minute if I am successful.

 

[Plodster]

Is the October course for Crewe and Shrewsbury only does anyone know?

Hi all, for everyone that has been through the process

Is this timeline typical for everyone, so two weeks between each stage?

Only because I have been invited for stage 1 at the end of July and have a holiday at the end of September so wondering if i need to let them know asap or just wait to see if I am successful at stage 1 - I don't want to jump the gun and look as though im presuming I will get through but also don't want to tell them last minute if I am successful.

In terms of timing it can be as quick as two weeks between stage 1 and 2 tests.

I’d wait to hear that you have passed Stage 1 then let them know if you can’t make the Stage 2 date they offer. They will get back with alternative dates.
Good luck with it.

 

[JoeEcco]

Is the October course for Crewe and Shrewsbury only does anyone know?




In terms of timing it can be as quick as two weeks between stage 1 and 2 tests.

I’d wait to hear that you have passed Stage 1 then let them know if you can’t make the Stage 2 date they offer. They will get back with alternative dates.
Good luck with it.

Appreciate that thank you, sounds like a good plan. I’ll keep my fingers crossed

 

[Armourer79]

Is the October course for Crewe and Shrewsbury only does anyone know?




In terms of timing it can be as quick as two weeks between stage 1 and 2 tests.

I’d wait to hear that you have passed Stage 1 then let them know if you can’t make the Stage 2 date they offer. They will get back with alternative dates.
Good luck with it.

I've only heard that towards the end of last week Shrews people had the call... Hoping the calls go into next week as to whether they mix them I honestly have no clue!

 

[Plodster]

I've only heard that towards the end of last week Shrews people had the call... Hoping the calls go into next week as to whether they mix them I honestly have no clue!

How many Shrewsbury people do you know of?
Usually 8 in total on each course and they are often but not always a mix of depots.

 

[Jaylfc147]

Hi all, I’ve passed DMI recently and told I’m in the talent pool, what a feeling that is, after trying to apply for a number of years.
Anyone in a similar position - passed recently and in the pool for Crewe?

Hi mate, congratulations on passing the DMI. I passed in May and in the talent pool for Crewe too. I was told by recruitment recently there’s no courses until early next year.
Hope that helps

 

[dan251]

Hi mate, congratulations on passing the DMI. I passed in May and in the talent pool for Crewe too. I was told by recruitment recently there’s no courses until early next year.
Hope that helps

Hi, congratulations to you too!
Thanks for the info, appreciated.

 

[Creweconductor]

Anyone else on the course starting at the end of October? I passed the DMI in May and had a call on Friday