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Transport for Wales - Conductor Recruitment and Discussion
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jah_147
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Thanks for sharing, interesting they’re grouping TAM, Rhymney and Cardiff together now whereas on the last one it was split, but it looks like it’s come down from 116 to 86 which I guess is positive? Hopefully with the ramped up services into next year they have courses lined up for us all. I hope
akaMcMonagle
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Well 0 means there is no one in the pool, so I imagine if they haven't advertised recently (like Chester & Shrewsbury) then there may be an advert imminent.
Welsh Wizard
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Thanks for the update Bingbong. Looks like things are heading in the right direction
Thank you for this, just finished my last test TCT (deadline tomorrow) for Chester.
Fredytrains
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That list is wrong as thers a recent intake been about 4 weeks ago for The North, Holyhead and Llandudno Junction have now at least 10 in the pool, Not sure So how correct it is for other depots though.
Can I ask how you know this Fredytrains? Thanks. I know that there is planned expansion for north wales next year, so I have my fingers crossed for a training date in the not too distant future.
Railway1642
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Any news on anyone being short listed yet or given SCAAT and RAAT OPC testing for Carmarthen?
Fredytrains
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Interviews were held in chester 3 weeks ago , I believe there is at least 7 for Holyhead and a similar number for Junction, Ive spoken to 3 people in the holyhead Pool that had their confirmation a few days after the interview.
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Has anyone heard about any upcoming training courses in North Wales? Thanks
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akaMcMonagle
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No idea about the North Coast, but I know of a course beginning in the new year
Railway1642
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Which depots for? Great news there’s movement.
akaMcMonagle
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I believe Chester is one of them, don't quote me on that. Just what I've been told in passing.
Yes, course on 26th Jan for Chester as I’m on the course. I’m made up!
Hope you guys get some movement soon!!
Congratulations! Can I ask when you had your interview? Cheers
Thanks!!
My interview was August 2024 and got placed in the talent pool then.
Got a phone call mid October to organise my medical and once passed got sent all contracts etc.
Unfortunately not
Nope unfortunately
akaMcMonagle
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Just found out I passed my TCT. However, it says that any further steps in the recruitment process are likely to be in the new year. Time to relax for now as I know I've passed this stage.
Welsh Wizard
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Brilliant news, well done. Is it 3 months full time training in Chester?
akaMcMonagle
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From what I can gather, you spend 11 to 12 weeks in the classroom and then the rest learning routes and traction.
Welsh Wizard
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Sounds good
Thanks!
I think so yes! As above, I think it’s 3 months there or there about classroom followed by the route learning etc.
There’s a post somewhere in this forum that explains it further
kaylieilewis
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Hello, been in the talent pool since March this year for Cardiff Mainline/ Valleys anyone heard anything for courses as of yet?
WelshConductor
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I’ve changed roles mate, can’t see it having much of a bearing to be honest. I’d imagine it will come up when they request reference details etc. given the talent pool wait times, it must be fairly common.