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It's a common issue with the test, partly because a telephone/yellow pages directory is now a thing of the past and perhaps not that familiar to younger people. It does seem a problem that people taking the test don't realise business directories are grouped in trades (alphabetically).

Closing on 30th June.,

It's on the Linkedin page

There was a passenger operator using freight drivers from one company to run some of their trains in order to meet timetable commitments. However, this was not an ad hoc arrangement I'm sure. The situation is mentioned in this discussion - you'll have to read through as it doesn't appear at the...

I received a rejection email today.

For those interested in junior and trainee freight driver roles, DB Cargo have several talent pools open at the moment. https://jobs.deutschebahngroup.careers/en_US/jobsGlobal/SearchJobs/?3_388_3=108522&3_371_3=3572077

New Cross Gate Depot Trainee Driver has been advertised today. A 75 mins commute to the depot is stated as a requirement. Closing date 29/30th Sept. https://arriva.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/Trainee-Train-Driver_JR030843?query=crosscountry&qli=true&sort=pubExternalDate_tdt&country=

It's on the company's LinkedIn page as a post https://lnkd.in/ekqYdTzt

It's back on the site again if you want to apply.

I expect they want to be able to edit the CV to remove any personal details so they can be reviewed anonymously.

You do as many as you can in the time available.

Yes. Maybe I just imagined I was on this train as I had seen the video, and would have paid for the ticket if the situation arose. I've definately been on other trains during a battle of wills with the guard. Maybe I was on board? Not trying to deceive anyone or make myself famous - just old age...

I once sat on a stationary train for about 5 minutes while the Scotrail guard attempted to get a young man to pay for a ticket or leave. This was just after opening the doors at a minor station on the route. The guard had tried to inspect his ticket just before the stop as the youth had been on...

I got a rejection from Hull Trains this morning, so they've progressed through some of the applications. Good luck to those who get progressed to the next stage.