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Hi there, saw your post about doing permanent swaps at Hornsey. How do you go about it...os it as simple as putting a request on the board in the messroom? Thanks

Read the advert.... First thing it says is "you're 18 or older! o_O;) Go for it and good luck! :)

No, your two lives relate to any of the assessments that form part of the application process. 1683377007 As said, use real life experiences rather than hypothetical. If they're safety related, all the better. When you're elaborating, use the STAR technique....I had a Situation where... / my...

Thanks. I'm getting worked up over the thought of it...hopefully unnecessarily o_O

Much appreciated ;)

Cheers Nonuts.....knowing my luck they will do the last one and the doctor will have hands like shovels.....:oo_O:oo_O

Can anyone tell me what to expect from a GWR driver medical, please. I've got one coming up. TIA

Massive congratulations! :D:D I've sent you a message when you get a chance to read it!

Either base your search on journey times to Cricklewood Station or the road entrance is via Brent Terrace, NW2 1BX

Hello everyone. Well, yesterday (Thursday) was the day I got the phone call that'll (hopefully in time and apologies for being dramatic!) change my life. I've been offered a TTD course starting December 2022 for Paddington (pending a medical). Goes without saying, I'm over the moon. For...

That's what I thought as well but OPC said that I had to retake the two papers that were sent to me from DRS. It's possible that I passed to National standard & DRS is enhanced but they couldn't (or wouldn't) confirm that.

Does anyone know if the SJE is purely for Chiltern's purposes or would any results go on the national database? I'm thinking they would if The OPC is administering these tests. I recently had to withdraw my DRS application because I'm in another TOC talent pool & couldn't risk jeopardizing it...

I (reluctantly) withdrew my application after speaking to the OPC. I was invited to do some online assessments last week and told them I'm in a talent pool for another TOC. When I asked if my assessment passes would be taken into account with DRS, I was told they wouldn't and that my DRS scores...

Thanks mate. Railway recruitment is only slightly slower than astronaut training!!

Well done Jay :D:D How long from your DMI/MMI to getting *that* phone call? All the best mate