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  1. Kringle

    First Great Western - Trainee Drivers

    Well with a bit of luck, when youre successful in your application and you get your foot in the door youre allowed "one free move to another depot". Whatever that means! I have heard that the Westbury drivers have been covering bristols work so they may be short on staff.
  2. Kringle

    First Great Western - Trainee Drivers

    Let me expand on SkinnyDave's brief but accurate response. Salary is correct and it'll rise straight to full money when you drive your first route. And FGW expect you to be within 1 hour of your depot within 6months of joining. Hope that helps.
  3. Kringle

    First Great Western - Trainee Drivers

    I was informed on my interview that Westbury alone needed 18 drivers as part of the agreement over electrification.
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    A couple of hours on Hatton bank 03.12.2013

    Nice pics, how come they use tank wagons between the underground stock and the loco's?
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    First Great Western - Trainee Drivers

    Hi all! Long time lurker first time poster here :lol: I had an interview for trainee driver based at Westbury, back in September and had a conditional offer followed by a medical on the 22nd November. I'm supposed to start on the 6th of Jan but i've still not heard any more, like where to...

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