Recent content by Bombaybob

Hi, hope you don't mind me messaging you. I noticed your old post about the RSM job at XC and was interested to know if you were successful and if so how you are enjoying it. I too have an assessment. Thanks in advance for any time taken to reply.

Hi, I currently work for a leading TOC as an onboard CSA, but I am Considering applying to Heathrow Express as the location of the job would be so much better for me. If anyone who works for Heathrow Express could give me any ideas of how it is to work there, rosters, shift platterns, anything...

Hi all, Can anyone advise if EC training in York is with or without accommodation for KX staff. Thanks

Hi there, I've done the video interview and although I was apprehensive and daunted by it, after as many practice runs as you want to do, it was a case of "let's do it" I tried to be myself and dressed smart and did my best. I waffled a bit to some of the questions and then afterwards over...

Thanks guys for your input, it all helps

Hi, can any XC onboard crew at Reading give an idea of a typical week/roster for 1st Class Host? Is this role just for 1st class or do you serve the entire train? Any info on the role, t&c's would be really appreciated and what XC are like to work for. Thanks

Hi there, Well done on getting your assessment for XC have you had it yet? If so how did it go? I've applied also

Hi, would any existing East Coast CSAs be able to give me a rough idea of a typical roster, such as a typical working week say. Thanks in advance

I passed all tests to get through to the final interview, I read on VT website that there must be a 6 month gap if applying for the same position...just going to have to be patient as I only want onboard CSA:D

Hi all, I've been unsuccessful with my VT onboard CSA application after attending assessment :( If I have another application in the system currently being processed would this automatically be rejected also...is there like in aviation a 6 month gap between applications being accepted? Thanks

Thanks for that craigybagel, will bear it in mind

Thanks for the reply, I've been in touch and applied for Chester...fingers crossed

Hi guys, I'm new to this forum and after some advice from current or past Virgin trains staff. I've applied for an onboard CSA role based at Euston on a fixed term contract and I've been invited to an assessment day in Crewe. I've noticed on the Virgin trains career oral that they are now...