How is the training going? I am due to start soon so would be good to know what the first few weeks are like
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West Midlands Trains (inc. LNWR) - Trainee Driver - Recruitment Discussion
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Hi mate can I just ask what depot you have applied for? I'm still waiting on my DMIHi All, so i have my DMI coming up in a couple of weeks, was wondering what WM Trains sort of ask regarding questions for the interview, any insight would be helpful
qkhn95
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Hi all, I’ve got my OPC Stage 1 tomorrow, bought books been practicing. Can anyone let me know what it will involve and how long the day goes on for. For Birmingham New Street
Hiya I'm also in training and on week 5 now. All I can say is that I love every second of it. Don't get me wrong it's intense, there is a lot of information thrown at you but it's at a good pace so you get enough time to absorb it. Also home revision is very important if you want to pass the exams. I revise every evening for an hour just to go over what I have learnt that day as like I said you can feel a bit overwhelmed with the amount of information thrown at you. Its not hard information it's just the amount. As part of the training you do front ending which is going out with a driver for cab experience so Im up with the driver following his every move. Its fantastic . I hope this helps
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Also just to add that you need to have GCSE maths and English at least a C grade. If you have this then they will need the certificates to prove you have done them otherwise you will have to sit a maths and English exam again. So if you did them years ago and haven't got them id suggest contacting the exam board you did them with and requesting another copy
ST88
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Birmingham
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Does anyone know what sort of DMI scenario questions are asked? Similar to MMI?
Cheers mate.
magicflash
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Best of luck
I applied for the Wolverhampton trainee train driver role 22/5/2026. At least I've got further than the application stage for this last time! 
Received an email 18/6/2026 to say "Next Steps – OPC Online Sift" sometime in July.
Received an email 3/7/2026 saying "You will receive an email directly from The Occupational Psychology Centre (OPC) by close of business on Friday 10th July 2026"
I received the email today (6/7/2026) for the OPC:
Received an email 18/6/2026 to say "Next Steps – OPC Online Sift" sometime in July.
Received an email 3/7/2026 saying "You will receive an email directly from The Occupational Psychology Centre (OPC) by close of business on Friday 10th July 2026"
I received the email today (6/7/2026) for the OPC:
| Test | Name | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| WMR-KQ | West Midlands Railway: More about you | 11/07/2026 11:46 GMT+1 |
| WMR-PQ | West Midlands Railway: Preference Questions | 11/07/2026 11:46 GMT+1 |
| WMR-TB-DT | West Midlands Railway: Priorities - Driving Tasks | 11/07/2026 11:46 GMT+1 |
| WMR-SJT | West Midlands Railway: Situational Judgement Test | 11/07/2026 11:46 GMT+1 |
sammywints
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Yeah I had the same emails and same tests sent to me about 10 minutes before you (for Coventry).I applied for the Wolverhampton trainee train driver role 22/5/2026. At least I've got further than the application stage for this last time!
Received an email 18/6/2026 to say "Next Steps – OPC Online Sift" sometime in July.
Received an email 3/7/2026 saying "You will receive an email directly from The Occupational Psychology Centre (OPC) by close of business on Friday 10th July 2026"
I received the email today (6/7/2026) for the OPC:
Test Name Deadline WMR-KQ West Midlands Railway: More about you 11/07/2026 11:46 GMT+1 WMR-PQ West Midlands Railway: Preference Questions 11/07/2026 11:46 GMT+1 WMR-TB-DT West Midlands Railway: Priorities - Driving Tasks 11/07/2026 11:46 GMT+1 WMR-SJT West Midlands Railway: Situational Judgement Test 11/07/2026 11:46 GMT+1
Just remember to take your time with the latter 3 tests. First one is just a check on whether you live within 60 minutes, over age of 20, etc etc.
Good luck on them!
It's my first time applying for this position so I'm pretty pleased I got past the initial application. Only gonna get more challenging here on out.
Spider1806
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sammywints
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I did two of them based on a different role (conductor) and wasn't too bad. They're usually pretty straight forward but sometimes the wording is there to trick you out so make sure you read them carefully.
The order of the answers you choose are important as well (in terms of sequential reasoning)
Spider1806
Member
Ok mate thanks
ST88
Member
Anyone done their DMI with WMR? In regards to who we are etc do you need to learn about the community, diversity inclusion and pledges etcv
magicflash
Member
I’ve messaged you
ChooWoo
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Anyone completed the sift tests?
When you did the last one, just logs you out right?
Sounds silly I know, but thought there'd be a next steps or thanks page or something
When you did the last one, just logs you out right?
Sounds silly I know, but thought there'd be a next steps or thanks page or something
Yes it does log you out, well better said you only have log out option to choose from , so you cant even go back to main menu and if you try to login it would say you do not have any tests to complete. You did all good, dont worry ( well if not then its two of us then
)Yeah its logged me out as well. So I think its just standard to log you out upon completion and if you try to log back in, it delivers an error message
HH24
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Think this happened when I did mine in December last year. Wouldn't worry!
Bus Driver C
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Hi everyone. Just wanted to say a big thank you to all the contributors on here. It’s been a great help.
Had my stage 1 today and, thanks to this thread, I felt very confident in sitting the assessment.
Wasn’t as bad as I expected to be honest. As long as you prepare, stay cool and listen to the instructions there’s no reason why you can’t get through to the next stage.
P.S - REMEMBER TO TAKE YOUR NATIONAL INSURANCE NUMBER AND ID!
Had my stage 1 today and, thanks to this thread, I felt very confident in sitting the assessment.
Wasn’t as bad as I expected to be honest. As long as you prepare, stay cool and listen to the instructions there’s no reason why you can’t get through to the next stage.
P.S - REMEMBER TO TAKE YOUR NATIONAL INSURANCE NUMBER AND ID!
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magicflash
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When did you complete it ?
SoT390
Member
Yep, not had anything yet
Thank you for that and I think I know where my certificates are so should be ok but thanks for the heads up. I can’t wait to get started now so won’t be long
I have a question for already qualified and/or trainee on the end of their training .... I've heard that even if you pass all assessments and get an offer, there is still high percentage of trainee who would not get signed off, I knew there is a final exam which you must successfully pass to become qualified train driver, but didn't know there are also assessments through training where people are still dropped after not passing 80% required pass? Can someone confirm or explain how it really is?
Jonmanunited
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Has anyone just done the OPC enhance test for WMT? How did you find it?
Spider1806
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Why have you?
I havent but what was it like mate?
I may have to do it not sure yet we shall see
IndegoMouse
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Did anybody on here apply for Coventry?
HH24
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I did back in October last year
IndegoMouse
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How did you get on?
HH24
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Passed everything and starting in October