Recent content by BeNN

3 more shifts for me! See you Monday guys.

Gee thanks, no pressure! Lol. I'm sure we will get them memorised, it does seem a little overwhelming but everyone starts somewhere I guess. I was wondering which routes we would start on, thanks for the heads up buddy.

Thanks buddy, some really invaluable advice there and it's much appreciated!! Looking forward to getting stuck in. ??????

Thanks kelv, I'll be honest with you, this was my first attempt and flew through the application, interview, assessments and medical without any problems whatsoever. I'd say it's luck but I have worked my socks off go this so I'd like to think it's also my hard work. ;) I'm just excited to...

Hi jack, Think I'll just wear a shirt and trousers just to be safe lol. I've emailed Carole Bibby regarding the parking so I'll let you know what she says when I get a reply. I know there is an NCP on Chorlton street but it is ludicrously expensive. Looking forward to meeting you buddy. Ben

Hi potato Thanks buddy and congrats to you also! I'm really excited and looking forward to starting. Yes I assume it's smart dress code, I believe we will be getting our uniforms at the training centre? Also any idea if there is a staff car park there? The NCP would be v expensive for all day...

I got the call for my medical on 14th sept, sat my medical on 29th sept and was told i had passed on 1st October. Whilst I was waiting for my medical my contracts and uniform order forms etc arrived, I'm pretty surprised at how fast things start moving. Fingers crossed for you buddy, just don't...

Hi, I'd just like to share my good news, after waiting around 6 months after completing my assessments in Leeds to become a conductor, I'm over the moon to have been given a start date for 9th November at man picc after passing my Medicals this week. Just wondering if anyone else will be...

Wow well I certainly hope we don't have to wait that long! I'll cross my fingers! Thanks buddy

Congratulations to those who passed assessments, I also passed mine (Leeds fri 22nd), have received an email to say I'm on hold awaiting a training course. Can't wait!

Hi guys, I've just passed my conductor assessment in Leeds with Northern Rail, and had an email to say I'm now on hold awaiting a training course at Manchester Piccadilly. Any ideas roughly how long they keep you on hold? I'm itching to get started and can't wait to start a new career on the...