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    Wages for drivers GA

    Many thanks to all, appreciate it.
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    Wages for drivers GA

    Hi all, are there any qualified drivers working for GA here willing to shed some information regarding wages at GA? I am contemplating a transfer to GA in the future, potentially to one of their East Anglia depots and would like to know what earning potential there is. Many thanks
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    Sun front page- iPads for Train Drivers

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    Working abroad as a train driver

    Hi, has anybody qualified in the UK as a train driver and subsequently went to become a train driver in a different European country? If yes, what steps were followed in order to complete the process and, finally, does the fact that our licences are European count for anything?
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    carrer as a train driver

    Mate, start reading this forum and you'll find an answer to all your questions. Stop asking futile questions. Thanks.
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    Colas Rail Trainee Freight Train Driver

    Is it 'doesn't matter what you know, but who you know' or is it 'doesn't matter who you know, but who you blow'? Which one applies?
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    Trainee Train Driver, Managers interview.

    Scratching your balls/butt/armpits, picking your nose, burping, farting etc.
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    Tips/advice/info regarding final line manager interview

    The competency is assessed at the MMI. When you reach the DMI stage, it is assumed that you are competent to become a train driver. However, if your interviewer has certain preferences, your competency and qualifications might not matter that much. This is not a job where you are being chosen by...
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    Tips/advice/info regarding final line manager interview

    The final interview with the manager, being the last, very subjective hurdle, can be summarized in the following sentence: How much does the interviewer like you? It has absolutely nothing to do with how competent you are and it does not matter how much relevant experience you have in a similar...
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    MTR Crossrail Trainee Driver (Multiple Locations)

    I didn't pass my dmi, however I haven't been provided any feedback. I have reasons to believe I was not assessed correctly so I asked for feedback but no reply so far. Anyone else in the same situation? It seems unfair that after all that time waiting and preparing to become a train driver, and...
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    A career as a train driver

    good luck!
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    MTR Crossrail Trainee Driver (Multiple Locations)

    Same here, got the email yesterday. Good luck!
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    A career as a train driver

    You have to apply for the jobs when they are advertised.
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    MTR Crossrail Trainee Driver (Multiple Locations)

    I've been waiting for mine for 2+ months
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    Was the test on assessment day too difficult?

    You should also take into consideration the time trains do not move due to signalling issues
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