Scotrail Trainee Drivers (Ongoing)

[henke7]

Well hopefully we hear back after Monday, I'm available for Glasgow, motherwell as there 20min commute and Edinburgh is a 40min commute. So I'm easy to go to any if the 3.

You should be close to Yoker as well.

 

[CvB1512]

I was March 24 as well. I was originally supposed to be at ayr and completed my mmi in April but there was no vacancies. I asked to change to Motherwell for personal reasons in June and was booked for my medical that week with a start date of 18th September. I know some people in the railway and I believe there are 12 vacancies at Motherwell to fill so would imagine it wouldn’t be too long before there’s another class

That’s interesting. Thanks for putting that up. I’m also a March 2024 applicant for the Motherwell depot. I’ve got my stage two assessments/MMI on Tuesday morning so it’s good to know there’s vacancies coming up. Just need to pass this bit now!!

 

[Chris96]

I got the below, does this mean I'm getting close to getting to 1st stage testing?


Thank you for advising that you are still interested in becoming a Trainee Driver with ScotRail.

Please be advised that we have received a high volume of applications for these roles and we appreciate your continued patience throughout this process.

To continue with your application, we need you to confirm if you reside within a 45-minute commutable distance from the following locations:

Inverness
Yoker
Motherwell
Edinburgh
Glasgow area

Please confirm which of the above locations are applicable no later than by 12pm on Monday 7th July 2025.

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Did you get same email as I've just posted below?

Hi mate yeah i got that email on monday still waiting to hear back they have my confirmation, honestly feels like an eternity waiting to hear back

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Congrats so far!

it’s a long haul that’s for sure.
I applied in march 2024 and start in July 24th 2025.

Nothing goes quickly that’s for sure!
Just ride it out in the background.

But yes I’d imagine if your within 45 mins to the station you’ll be starting the process shortly.

congratulations mate and best of luck

aw god your not kidding especially waiting on emails coming in

perfect mate thank you for the reply

 

[Train Newbie]

About 6 months ago I failed one of the 3 phase 2 assessments for ScotRail trainee driver. I will be eligible for a 2nd attempt in a few days. Do I have to resit all 3 assessments or just the one I failed?

 

[adr2024]

Hi all,

Im down for 3 assessments. i take it this classes as stage 1 of the assessment stage and if all going well id be invited back again for further assessments. ? just trying to get my head round it all. thanks.

 

[Kelly26021986]

I got the email today to say I passed the MMI! I haven't stopped pacing around the house in disbelief. Hoping it's not too long to wait for an email for the medical and provisional start date

Congratulations. I also just recieved the same news. Any ideas when the medical will take place?

 

[J1mbay]

Hi all,

Im down for 3 assessments. i take it this classes as stage 1 of the assessment stage and if all going well id be invited back again for further assessments. ? just trying to get my head round it all. thanks.

Yes that’s correct.
You will sit the first stage of written type tests, if you pass (hear back within a week typically) you attended a DMI interview next.
If you pass this, you then get invited back for stage 2 tests, computer.
If you pass these (find out same day) you continue the day into the MMI last interview stage. All going well, and you pass (again week or so wait) you then get invited back for medical. If you pass that stage you’re sorted.

Just out the process now.

 

[adr2024]

Yes that’s correct.
You will sit the first stage of written type tests, if you pass (hear back within a week typically) you attended a DMI interview next.
If you pass this, you then get invited back for stage 2 tests, computer.
If you pass these (find out same day) you continue the day into the MMI last interview stage. All going well, and you pass (again week or so wait) you then get invited back for medical. If you pass that stage you’re sorted.

Just out the process now.

Thank you for the reply

 

[xPedro]

Congratulations. I also just recieved the same news. Any ideas when the medical will take place?

Hey, Congratulations! I've been placed into a reserve list so unlikely to be anytime soon for me. Still very happy but feeling somewhat deflated that I have no idea on when I could be taken . Hopefully you get something soon!

 

[stushe86]

Hey, Congratulations! I've been placed into a reserve list so unlikely to be anytime soon for me. Still very happy but feeling somewhat deflated that I have no idea on when I could be taken . Hopefully you get something soon!

Did you get the same email about being having to reside within 45min of the 4/5 station? Have you just received an email saying you will be on reserve list?

 

[xPedro]

Did you get the same email about being having to reside within 45min of the 4/5 station? Have you just received an email saying you will be on reserve list?

I'm Inverness bud so there is only the one station for me. I'm only 10 mins away from it.

 

[stushe86]

I'm Inverness bud so there is only the one station for me. I'm only 10 mins away from it.

Ah OK

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Has anyone that received the email on Monday had anything back?

 

[Ev17]

Ah OK

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Has anyone that received the email on Monday had anything back?

I received an email yesterday for the assessment centre this Monday

 

[stushe86]

I received an email yesterday for the assessment centre this Monday

What station you looking at working out of?

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I received an email yesterday for the assessment centre this Monday

Who sent you the email as I've had a few different email.for different people.

 

[Tree46]

That’s interesting. Thanks for putting that up. I’m also a March 2024 applicant for the Motherwell depot. I’ve got my stage two assessments/MMI on Tuesday morning so it’s good to know there’s vacancies coming up. Just need to pass this bit now!!

Hope today went well ! I've been waiting on the email for the stage 2 assessment since my successful DMI email at the end of May. Hopefully I hear soon.

 

[AllyN]

Have you heard anything yet. Im also Motherwell?

I am goinf through the process just now. Had my DMI early may and my MMI is this week

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About 6 months ago I failed one of the 3 phase 2 assessments for ScotRail trainee driver. I will be eligible for a 2nd attempt in a few days. Do I have to resit all 3 assessments or just the one I failed?

I believe you only had to resit the section you fail.

 

[CvB1512]

Hope today went well ! I've been waiting on the email for the stage 2 assessment since my successful DMI email at the end of May. Hopefully I hear soon.

Thank you…Passed the computer tests and just waiting on an email to let me know how I got on with the MMI. My DMI was in April so hopefully you’re not waiting too much longer. Best of luck when it comes

 

[AllyN]

Thank you…Passed the computer tests and just waiting on an email to let me know how I got on with the MMI. My DMI was in April so hopefully you’re not waiting too much longer. Best of luck when it comes

Fingers crossed for you, I was in today as well.

 

[Ev17]

What station you looking at working out of?

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Who sent you the email as I've had a few different email.for different people.

Looking at working out of Motherwell depot. received the email from Matheus!

Just looking to try get help from old posts on this forum now…

 

[stushe86]

Looking at working out of Motherwell depot. received the email from Matheus!

Just looking to try get help from old posts on this forum now…

Ah cool, that's where im looking to workout of also but can work out alot as im pretty central to them.all

 

[Kelly26021986]

Hey, Congratulations! I've been placed into a reserve list so unlikely to be anytime soon for me. Still very happy but feeling somewhat deflated that I have no idea on when I could be taken . Hopefully you get something soon!

Hopefully you wont have to wait too long. Could I ask what station you will be situated at? I just recieved an email yesterday stating I have my medical on 21st July. Fingers crossed for yoy.

 

[stushe86]

Hopefully you wont have to wait too long. Could I ask what station you will be situated at? I just recieved an email yesterday stating I have my medical on 21st July. Fingers crossed for yoy.

He's Inverness, what about yourself? Where you going to be operating out of?

 

[Kelly26021986]

He's Inverness, what about yourself? Where you going to be operating out of?

Ive been told Yoker or Gourock

 

[Train1850]

I sent you a DM bud

Can I request a DM for the downloads?

 

[xPedro]

Can I request a DM for the downloads?

Sent

 

[DavidAtkin]

Bit of a weird question guys, am thinking about getting an arm sleeve tattoo done and wondering if anyone knows if Scotrail has any policies in place for tattoos.

 

[Kelly26021986]

Bit of a weird question guys, am thinking about getting an arm sleeve tattoo done and wondering if anyone knows if Scotrail has any policies in place for tattoos.

I have tattoos that would be visable and nothing was said about them.

 

[stushe86]

I have tattoos that would be visable and nothing was said about them.

Well I've got a good few tattoos mate so I don't think it should be a problem, plus they can't discriminate because you have a tattoo. This they are offensive then that might be a different story.

 

[ASL]

Has anyone who had their 1st assessment day on the 7th July heard anything back yet?

 

[JMatrix]

Hi everyone. Believe it or not, as I’m not sure I do, my start date has been brought forward to Aug 21st….anyone else on this course? Edinburgh depot. Cheers and good luck to everyone going through the process. I have interview tip books and a blank practice Group Burdon book if anyone wants it? Just message me with your address…