Recent content by Jobi-wan

After you get on there’s another passenger running up to the train so they wait for that person, too. Oh and here comes another one, better wait for them. Oh and another… where do you draw the line?

Think they’re probably waiting to see what happens when they’re nationalised. I know it’s difficult but keep positive, it will happen I’m sure

I wish you good luck! Oh no incident, it's just that if those barriers aren't down and I've gone past a double yellow with the brakes in it takes all the speed out of a freight train and forever to get that speed back!

If you get the job, please be on the ball :)

Can confirm. Qualified driver here that put an application in at the same time as you lot. Emailing does not speed up the process! There's only one person who deals with all the applications for all positions and grades over the whole of GA Just be patient:)

Which depots did you apply for out of curiosity?

It's always a stepping stone. If you've already worked for the company they will know you, your work ethic and your record, and will know your suitability for the role providing you pass all the psychometrics. It seems GA do invest in their staff. My partner was a guard and now a driver and...

Congratulations! Which depot? I'm starting as a qualified driver pending a medical, will be starting a bit later than you though due to long notice periods at my current company

Couple of years ago I was hossing along at 75mph, could probably see about 10ft of rail in front of me. 4am on a class 4 train, about 1500 tons, going along on greens when all of a sudden this red haze started to appear through the thick fog. I reckon i was probably 200 meters from the signal...

The MMI is not supposed to be an easy interview, just remember when you do it this time they are actively trying to push your buttons to see where your breaking point is. Keep your cool and good luck!

All of the above. Make sure you have some great answers to the questions or scenarios they will ask of you and make sure you answer them in the correct manner. Also know when they are trying to push your buttons. Good luck!

You are hearing correctly. Spare turns galore for the next week then!

There are so many variables here. 4L90 usually has to have a loco change due to other workings. If its got 1/4 tank of fuel its not going to make it to the port and then to Manchester. Fresh, full loco... no problem. The loco might have even needed an A exam when it got to ipswich. That...

How did it go?

I came close to having a spad a couple of times within 6 months of passing out and it taught me a valuable lesson both times. The first time I allowed myself to become distracted by looking at my diagram to see what I was working back, and the second time I had become complacent that "that...