Recent content by Bert and Ernie

How will new lockdown affect driver training. I’m due to start my training with a new toc shortly, as a qualified driver. will we be able to start the training or just sit at home ?

Ok thanks will This be from next April aswell? When the new 4 year deal comes into effect

Is southwestern driver operation only or is it Driver open guard close? And would this be on 158/9’s

Which depot did you apply for?

Does anyone know how long you would be in the talent pool for qualified drivers? Are we talking months or years?

Yes it says it in advert

Hi I’m also interested in applying, i Know it for a talent but how long would you expect to be in the talent pool for before a start date? Also could someone explain the difference between the different types of links. Thanks and sorry for hijacking

Happens all the time

Has anyone applied and heard back from the SWR drivers positions or had interviews ?

I think I read somewhere it was 4 days on and 4 days off. Is this correct ?

That’s great thankyou,what is the rest day pattern?

Hi just a few questions regarding SWR for either Feltham or Yeovil Does anyone know what rds are paid at? How will the doo work? And generally what are they like to work for? Is it a desirable company to work for? Many thanks

And what is swr like to work for? Is it better than gwr or gwr the big daddy? I’m guessing Yeovil will still have guards for a while ?

Hi could I ask what routes swr based at Yeovil junction do and what types of traction they drive. And generally what it is like to work for swr?

10 positions 1 at each. 8000 applicants