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    GWR - Trainee Train Driver - Recruitment Discussion

    Thanks for the kind words of encouragement
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    GWR - Trainee Train Driver - Recruitment Discussion

    I completed both online assessments for GWR on Monday. Just received an email to say I was unsuccessful. Absolutely devastated! They can’t provide any feedback but I have a feeling it could be because I took 50 minutes to complete the first test. Estimate completion time was 20 mins. Any ideas?
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    A career as a train driver

    Hi, How do TOC’s work out the travel time from your home to station? Do they take an average over the day at several times or is it best case? I’ve applied to a TOC and my travel time has been between 56 and 85 minutes when I’ve mapped it at various times of day. They specify an hours...
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    GWR - Trainee Train Driver - Recruitment Discussion

    Best of luck to you too! Fingers crossed
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    GWR - Trainee Train Driver - Recruitment Discussion

    Hi, I’ve just completed the two online assessments with GWR for Trainee Train Driver. The first one claimed to take around 15-20 minutes but it actually took me 50 due to taking my time. Is this something they’ll penalise against? The second online test I didn’t complete as it timed out after...
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    Transport for Wales - Trainee Train Drivers

    Does anyone have TFW recruitment teams contact number?
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    Transport for Wales Trainee Drivers - laser eye surgery?

    SWR accept it too ^^
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    Transport for Wales Trainee Drivers - laser eye surgery?

    I put a call into TFW when I went though the process last year. They said they accept laser eye surgery. Give them a call jus to confirm nothings changed. Although I guess it may be done on a case by case basis. All the best
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    Third time lucky?

    Ive just tried to call SWR HR (Recruitment) for an update. It’s saying I’ve dialled an incorrect number. Has this changed?
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    Third time lucky?

    Good luck for your interview Rob. Shows huge resilience and determination to go for something three times. I’m sure your interviewers will look upon this favourably. Stay confident!
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    SWR Assessment day Feb 8th

    I had my assessment day 31st January. Got offered a short notice DMI 2 weeks ago but I couldn’t make the date. You?
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    SWR Assessment day Feb 8th

    Yeah!
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    SWR Assessment day Feb 8th

    Nothing yet for me
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    Trainee Train Drivers - Waterloo (14.01.20)

    Blimey that’s a quick turn around from assessment to DMI! I know some people have waited months. I passed my assessment day 2 weeks ago and haven’t heard anything since.
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    SWR Driver Pension

    Good morning all, I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on the SWR Driver Pension scheme please? It is final or average salary? Thanks in advance
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