Recent content by keith43003

With a crew change at Cardiff/Bristol (the latter probably easier for the Eastleigh Intermodal men/alternatively Bristol Heavy Haul men covering)

Or alternatively, run into Liberty Lane, split train and run round, second half run to Wentloog and vice versa for the return trip. One Loco, one driver, one path. Easily achievable in a day.

Arm up and down, create a brake in my book!! ;D

Eat when you can, sleep when you can, pee when you can. Every freight man's mantra!

I started my training course at 21, just ticked over to 22 a couple of days ago. Will be the youngest driver in my FOC when I pass out (all going to plan, of course!). Ages ranged from myself through to 54 on my course.

I wouldn't be too worried about it. I discovered previous to applying and successfully getting a drivers job that I had an abnormal ecg (innocent heart murmur). However, I also managed to pass a medical for the Royal Marines without any issues, which is where the heart murmur was discovered...

Out of interest, does anyone on Jan intake know which depots they are going to??

Second choice for me, Bindy.

Reckon it'll be after Christmas, but until we get there we can guess all we want! :D I've had a little dabble on Zoopla but not really trying yet!

Andy, I'm moving from South Wales down to Eastleigh for mine. Probably going to chat to HR and see where the land lies, so to speak. And you mate?

Training will be at Crewe afaik. As Andy says letter will go into detail. I originally applied for Bristol but am happy just to have the opportunity anywhere! Once you're in... Look forward to seeing you all there! ;D

Just got off phone with Laura (FL HR). I've been offered a position in Eastleigh, start date 22nd September. We'll chuffed!! :D :D

Was on this. 90029 collapsed with knackered ETH at Crewe. Lick of paint solves all your problems!

Same here mate. Emailed HR end of last month regarding Westbury depot and they said that they are waiting on the number of vacancies available. Told me they would contact again as soon as they know and that 'no news was good news'

See post dated 3rd April mate. All advice is there!!! Apart from that, just be yourself and do your best on the test stuff!!