Recent content by Micklufc1969

Cheers everyone for all the information received.

Thanks mtbox, I thought £15k sounds a bit silly, not sure if I could afford that a year under this government! Ok so now I (we as family) make a big decision, ideally would like to live closer to York/ N Yorkshire (work out of York) but all my interests and Yorkshire family are Leeds/ West...

Can anyone (Drivers) tell me what Northern Rail Drivers starting salary is when transferring in as a Qualified Driver? I have looked at one unofficial Rail website that gives basic and then says "training £15k"? Is this for a trainee train driver or Qualified transfer (from another TOC)...

That's great stuff guys. I did make it down to the last two recently for the vacant FTPE Scarborough position, but another lad from our FCC Hitchin depot has got it (well I believe he has, there was only him & myself left after interviews and assessment),so I have been told that my file stays...

Cheers YorkshireBear, I believe that's EMU Class 321. Quality brakes !, slipped into Baldock tonight, luckly the Emergency brake stopped me in the platform just pass my 4 car marker ( 8 car platform), fun and games. Yes will think about Northern. What routes do Leeds sign? Or should try and go...

Cheers guys for the Info. Not sure whether to wait and see for FTPE vacancies at York (?) or register with Northern, bit of a pay drop from FCC?

As a qualified Driver looking to move North (ideally N/Yorkshire York area), need to know whether Northern have a drivers depot at York? Can't find any information. And also what's the normal starting rate for Qualified Driver at Northern?