Recent content by DJCT1980

Hi all I am fairly new as an employee to the railway. I collect my kids next weekend for easter holidays but their travel passes have not arrived yet. I have received mine but looking for advice on what sort of fare I would have to pay for the boys. The contract says free travel from day 1 for...

No problem I knew they were somewhere as they belonged to my grandparents. I was unsure of where they went when my granny died but tracked them down to my uncle who passed them onto me. I would date these photos circa 1935. Any other information anyone needs I will try my best to help with :)

Cheers I posted on the signalbox forum 2 years back but got side tracked and did not get the photos. But contacted my uncle and eventually got them. Hope others can enjoy them as I do :)

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When did you have you assessment day ??? I had mine 18th December and received a email 5 days later inviting me for an interview on the 7th January.

Is there any restrictions on the Sleeper, like can you only use it so many times a year. My partners parents live in the Cotswolds and we were thinking the Sleeper would be an idea to get her to London then she can get train to her mums for nothing as first group

Will see how I progress as a conductor then possibly apply 2-3 years time. Its always worth a try nothing lost nothing gained :D

Bald headed chap looked a bit like this smiley :D

Same as me then :D

Well done getting through the assessment day. I had my interview earlier this month. There was a man asking the questions and a female taking notes this was in Perth. Be ready for questions like " Give an example of a recent time when you have had to pass on new information to someone " also "...

Cheers for your reply and info very much appreciated. Have some railway knowledge as my dad was a conductor for over 20 years before he died and my granddad a signalman for 50 years. Always wanted to work within the railway and so much more rewarding knowing all the tests you have to pass to get...

Can anyone give me a clear guide on benefits with regards to staff travel. I am from Perth but have 3 boys who live in Thurso so obviously train travel is a must for us as we don't drive.

Cheers folks always wanted 2 work with the railway as family have always been in the railway. Glad I am the age where you have 2 earn the job and not just because you new someone in the railway like it used 2 be :D

Been fortunate enough to pass all criteria and start training on 10th February. Will be working out from Perth. Just came across this forum is there any other members in the same position. Can't wait now so happy :D