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Opt out. They'll manage it with the pattern as Sundays are inside and overtime will be up to you to some extent.

Because of shifts you'll end up working long weeks followed by shorter weeks. It's just averaging 35hrs per week. I'm rostered for 40hrs but I do 50 some weeks.

Who has had a conditional offer then? Any start dates given to you?

Im from outside the railway and from my opinion, I am coming in blind to the job with only the experiences of speaking and listening to others who are already drivers. I've spoken with quite a few since the process to see whether I was making the right decision. A lot of us who leave completely...

A great outlook on life. Never stand still if you don't like the view. Good luck.

My biggest concern is remembering everything!

I wouldn't say so, no news has to be good news.

You should get given a few different dates and times to choose from. Within a day or two.

Tuesday of the following week.

Anyone who has started the course in January still on this thread? Anyone else had some good news to share? I'll be on the course in March subject to medical and references...

They are going through the process as far as I know and you just need to sit tight and see if you will be called up next. They are apparently sifting in order of application result. I know someone who was just called up for assessment this week.

Good luck. Hopefully you'll get a positive response. Were there many in the room for the assessments?

Sorry I should clarify, from the latest round of interviews which have taken place after Xmas. I think there have been applicants for both depots.

Has anyone got a DMI yet?

@SLee is this for Manchester or York?