Recent content by JCLeeds

Does anyone have a decent map of both the up & down lines from Shipley to Bradford Forster Square? I would need it complete with signal numbers and aspects, so more than appears in the sectional appendix. Massive thanks in advance if you can help!

Anyone know if Virgin drivers go to full money after qualifying, or is it gradual like Northern?

Glad she failed. This sort of thing gives the very valid efforts towards equality a bad name. It is actually sexist on her part to claim that the hours she agreed to are sexually discriminatory - if Mums and Dads are equal parents, why should females get preferential treatment over males? Or...

I've often wondered - does depot pay the same as mainline at Northern? I do know that the classroom training is a lot shorter for depot once you get taken on - about 5 weeks rather than 14

Can't speak for GTR but successful on second application with Northern. It was a failed assessment first time round and successful second (though the assessments changed in that time). The first application was mentioned in my second interview and they seemed to appreciate my determination. Can...

Unlucky with your results. If it's any consolation I was in the same boat - got a borderline pass on one of the tests, not good enough for my TOC, 3 years ago. Retook the tests privately, (have to wait 6 months), failed one of those new style tests, took that again after waiting another 6...

Can I just second what RBSN says. Over 3 years since I started on here, finally passed everything today and given a start date for Leeds. Thanks to everyone who has given advice on here, and good luck to those starting out or still in process. It's a slow thing this, and sometimes feels like...

Where u based Fred? Not Leeds is it?

How badly blocked was your ear? Were you aware of it being blocked before the test? I'm full of cold myself and have a medical tomorrow, I'm worried now...

You will have to wait 6 months, but you can take them privately with DBS, for a fee. In theory, having the tests 'in the bag' may put you to the front of any queues when a position comes up again as the TOC won't have to find you a slot, or pay. At the very least it shows initiative and...

One in Leeds according to that Internet

Makkaby I believe numbers that DBS can handle are limited and NR need to send a lot. They will get around to you don't worry, they just need to get slots. Good luck

Are all the courses in Manchester? None in Leeds?

You Hull guys still waiting??