Recent content by Daveg72

Agree - I just typed my name in the box. Electronic Signature just means that by sending the document electronically, it is assumed that you have "signed" it and accepted any terms within it. Got an acknowledgement email back on Monday. :-) Dave.

I haven't had any problems sending emails to that address but I seem to be having problems receiving replies from them!! ;-)

I think that I can apply straight away to other TOC's. Its just FGW that I need to leave for 6 months. (I think). However, there are no other TOC's close enough to where I live anyway. I know that most people would consider re-locating for a career but my wife has a good local job and my kids...

Thanks, unfortunately I don't live close enough to any other TOC. Will just have to wait now.

Cheers Mate. Nah, It was just a standard automated email by the looks of it - See below... We'd like to thank you for taking the time to attend your interview for the Trainee Train Driver role. Becoming a Trainee Train Driver involves a thorough selection process and unfortunately on...

Just got a rejection email :-(

I had my DM interview 5 weeks ago, still waiting to hear any news..

Thanks. I am hoping that because I haven't heard anything for nearly 2 weeks after my dm interview that it's good news and that im just awaiting a training course to be slotted into. Fingers crossed.

Cheers mate. They did ask at my DM interview if I had any holidays booked so they are already aware of the dates but you are right, if it comes down to it, I will sacrifice the holiday for the career opportunity!

Ok thanks. How long is the classroom training? I have 2 weeks holiday at the beginning of august so I am wondering if that will effect any potential start date they may give me.

Does anyone know if you are able to take any holiday during the driver training?

Cheers, that's good to know.

When you say West, do you mean Bristol?

Is that number across all of the depots?

I applied in September, passed stage 2 in November, DM interview was on 10th December. Still frustratingly waiting for news now!