Eurostar - Qualified Train Driver - St Pancras (11/09/24)

[Rush]

I know of some that have heard, they’ve been unsuccessful this time around. I’ve not heard yet .

Appreciate the message. Yeah same for me an my mate also. I’d like to think we’ve passed the filtering part at least. Unfortunate for those who have heard

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Appreciate the message. Yeah same for me an my mate also. I’d like to think we’ve passed the filtering part at least. Unfortunate for those who have heard

Good luck to all

 

[cmm883]

Anybody through to the next stage yet??

 

[Snoopy78]

I’ve not heard yet

 

[Rush]

Myself and my friend have not heard yet, So I guess it’s still in progress

 

[Janerz]

Not heard anything

 

[A12]

Have a look

 

[baz962]

Have a look

At what

 

[PLY2AYS]

I’ve heard back… sadly unsuccessful this time around.

Hoping it’s just my proximity to London that’s the issue!

Best of luck to everyone else applying! Let us know how you get on with the process please!

 

[baz962]

I’ve heard back… sadly unsuccessful this time around.

Hoping it’s just my proximity to London that’s the issue!

Best of luck to everyone else applying! Let us know how you get on with the process please!

Do you live far away from London

 

[PLY2AYS]

Do you live far away from London

Essex! But I’ve seen EMR drivers going to Chelmsford after a turn, so thought I could be safe in applying.

Might sneakily change depot to set myself up for success in future!

 

[baz962]

Essex! But I’ve seen EMR drivers going to Chelmsford after a turn, so thought I could be safe in applying.

Might sneakily change depot to set myself up for success in future!

Well I'm not sure that EMR drivers living in Chelmsford influences Eurostar at all

 

[PLY2AYS]

Well I'm not sure that EMR drivers living in Chelmsford influences Eurostar at all

Yeah I completely agree haha! I’ll have to get an address closer in for next time I apply.

 

[A12]

Essex! But I’ve seen EMR drivers going to Chelmsford after a turn, so thought I could be safe in applying.

Might sneakily change depot to set myself up for success in future!

Wouldn't worry about location. There are drivers at Eurostar who travel as far as Colchester, Dover, Hertfordshire etc

 

[PLY2AYS]

Wouldn't worry about location. There are drivers at Eurostar who travel as far as Colchester, Dover, Hertfordshire etc

I guess I’ll have to put it down to a poor application then!
I’ll get my head in the books and brush up on my French, that’ll be something to flex more about next time.

 

[irish_rail]

I guess I’ll have to put it down to a poor application then!
I’ll get my head in the books and brush up on my French, that’ll be something to flex more about next time.

If you are who I assume you are could it be more likely its a lack of mainline experience? You are still young, give it a couple of years driving mainline trains and give it another bash, I'd say you'd be a good fit for Eurostar. Good luck in future applications....

 

[PLY2AYS]

If you are who I assume you are could it be more likely its a lack of mainline experience? You are still young, give it a couple of years driving mainline trains and give it another bash, I'd say you'd be a good fit for Eurostar. Good luck in future applications....

I am exactly who you think I am! Absolutely a factor, most likely the biggest one. I’ll wait and see what the future brings.

I think you’re probably right.

 

[12LDA28C]

I guess I’ll have to put it down to a poor application then!
I’ll get my head in the books and brush up on my French, that’ll be something to flex more about next time.

Haven't you only recently started employment as a main line driver at another TOC? Seems odd to be looking to move already, unless you're not happy where you are currently.

 

[signed]

If you are who I assume you are could it be more likely its a lack of mainline experience?

This is very likely that, especially noting that the absolute minimal experience to drive a TGV under SNCF rules is 15 years mainline, though Eurostar rules are very likely different.

 

[martin2345uk]

Eurostar generally want 3 years' qualified experience.

 

[baz962]

Eurostar generally want 3 years' qualified experience.

Took you with less

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Haven't you only recently started employment as a main line driver at another TOC? Seems odd to be looking to move already, unless you're not happy where you are currently.

To be fair though , you don't get many chances for Eurostar and I would say you have to apply when you get the chance.

 

[martin2345uk]

Took you with less

was 3 years when I started tho...

 

[baz962]

was 3 years when I started tho...

Hmm. Cheeky and you still owe me coffee

 

[PLY2AYS]

Haven't you only recently started employment as a main line driver at another TOC? Seems odd to be looking to move already, unless you're not happy where you are currently.

Merely testing the waters!

I am extremely happy where I am now. Absolutely!

 

[12LDA28C]

To be fair though , you don't get many chances for Eurostar and I would say you have to apply when you get the chance.

Is Eurostar considered a much better employer than normal UK TOCs then? What's the big attraction?

 

[martin2345uk]

Is Eurostar considered a much better employer than normal UK TOCs then? What's the big attraction?

It still pays the most, though that gap is narrower now than maybe it once was. It's the only TOC in the UK (for now) where you can drive at higher than 125mph which appeals to some I guess.

 

[tiptoptaff]

It's a unique experience, which may also add to the attraction.

It's the only mainline TOC where you drive internationally and that to some will be it's own attraction

 

[baz962]

Is Eurostar considered a much better employer than normal UK TOCs then? What's the big attraction?

From what I have heard they are great to work for. Of course Paris might appeal more than other destinations etc. At EMR our messroom is next door to theirs and we share some facilities. I know Martin on here and at least another half dozen drivers.

 

[Jaytrains]

Yeah I completely agree haha! I’ll have to get an address closer in for next time I apply.

Like i’ve said in other conversations, using a family or friends address that lives closer to the depot is the way forward because even if your current address was within 45mins from the depot it doesn’t mean that you can’t move house in future

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Is Eurostar considered a much better employer than normal UK TOCs then? What's the big attraction?

They do look after their staff starting from cleaners all the way up to the drivers and even their train managers are on a good salary of £52000

 

[Janerz]

Anyone else still not heard either way?

 

[Sly Old Fox]

Is Eurostar considered a much better employer than normal UK TOCs then? What's the big attraction?

Who wants to have a lunch break in Kettering when you could have it in Paris?!