Recent content by railman73

Hi, I have seen that there are vacancies for drivers at Polmadie depot - working with Virgin. I was thinking of applying, but was looking for some information on what the rota / rostering patterns were like. Currently work for ScotRail, so was looking to compare holidays / rest day patterns...

Hi -- i also have the .exe files for this which i can send you if you still need -- just PM and let me know. Gary

Hi -- good luck with your assessment. I have just recently been through the whole process and started 3 weeks ago with ScotRail. Just want to say don't give up -- it is a long process, but i cannot stress enough that you have to give this your 100% attention -- you MUST do the research, there...

i had already asked this question here...... http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=71604

Counting the days mate! :-)

Congratulations! :-) Are you starting on the 5th November then?

Fingers crossed mate ! :-)

I found the reaction test not too bad -but i am used to playing games on the PS3 and the Wii - that apparently helps a lot. The final interview on the other hand i found much harder -- the questioning is so intense! I was constantly worried about saying something stupid. Had to really...

Hi NS - Sandra phoned me to tell me the start date. Seems like a few on the forum starting on the 5th. Wouldn't hurt to give her a phone to check.

hey Congrautlations to you -- i also am starting Motherwell. Got my contract though today -- makes it all real seeing it in black and white! It said to report to Atrium court for initial training - corporate introduction! Got my free rail pass through as well! Guess i'll see you there........

well done mate ! that's another hurdle out of the way..... Just been told - i start the 5th November .... :-)

Hi Vernon - having a military background is good -- i think the fact that you are used to discipline and can follow rule and procedures makes up a bit part of the job. Yes -- you will have another interview -- the dreaded structured interview!! This is hard going..... but as long as you keep...

Hi Vernon, Having not too long ago gone through this - all i can say is you need to relax. This is a fairly informal interview usually with 2 interviewers. The biggest thing i would say is make sure you know your stuff about Scotrail and First Group. You REALLY need to know the company and...

Hi Vernon, there is no real calculations as such it's more visual, any numbers tends to be in your head stuff, no need to do working on paper or anything like that.

Hi Vernon - good luck with the tests, having just gone thorough all that myself I found the first couple of posts really useful. Use the search facility to search for mechanical tests, someone had recommended a particular book for that part. Also definitely download the group Bourdon test...