Recent content by Chrisdc144

Just received an email saying my medical is booked in for the 30th of this month. Just want to get it over and done with. Chris

Hi Thanks to all the replies, much appreciated. Just filled in the Disclosure Scotland for FGW and Backcheck for Southern. Have medical for southern this coming saturday. Just a waiting game now. Chris

Hi mate Thanks for the info. Very much appreciated. Haven't really thought about the relocation before but definitely something worth considering. Thanks again Chris

Hi yes sorry should have stated which depot. FGW at Paddington and Southern at Victoria Chris --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Hi gliderider Cant PM you as I think you need to do more posts. I am presuming you prefer FGW? Chris

Hi mate I had my DM interview on friday 4th October at Victoria Station. Was really nervous on the day but both managers put me ease. They started off with asking questions about me and finding out about my experiences. They then asked what I know about the company. They then moved onto...

Hi All I have been offered a conditional employment with both companies as a Trainee Train Driver and was wondering if there was anyone on here from both companies, just to find out a bit of info from the respective companies. Im not quite sure who to go with but slightly edging to FGW. Just...

Well done mate. Just waiting for mine now. Chris

Hi all In regards to my last post, where I said I was still waiting for Southern railways to get back to me, well they called me at work today and offered me a conditional offer of employment!! They also gave me a start date of 11th November. To say I am pleased is an understatement. Just...

Hi Ian When they told me I was successful, I couldn't help but shout yes and I was at work at the time. Go a few weird looks!! What depot did you apply for? Chris

Hi all Been a lurker on here since april, when I originally applied for the trainee train driver position for Paddington. I finally had my DM manager interview yesterday and received a phone call today to say I was successful and that they will be making a conditional offer of employment...

Hi Not sure if they are still recruiting. I have just been looking at TOC websites and seeing if there are any vacancies. I did the application for Southern, I think was about 6-8 weeks ago. Chris

Hi all Been in the background for a couple of months now. Great site with a wealth of knowledge. Just wanted to add that I did my 1st Stage assessments on 31st may at reading. Have just got my results back via email and have passed! States they are organising stage 2 in the near future. To...