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You're wrong there I came from a 9-5 job in the financial sector a few months ago as a conductor and couldn't be happier. Sure the hours are at times a little more anti social but my shift pattern all in all isn't too bad, I can easily balance my family life around it. The long weekends every...

Still a minimum of 20 years off at least. It's easy laying out plans but let's be realistic. Some TOCs are still using 40 year old units, Network Rail is £50 odd billion in debt - the technology may be close but investment on such a large scale to implement will be very slow. As people who...

Concentration levels need to remain high at all times. As has been mentioned above one mistake when dispatching a train could change your / someone elses life forever. There is an awful lot more to the job than the obvious. Just a quick note - You'll have to do ticket / customer service based...

I wouldn't worry too much just yet Yes they will look at DOO and eventually it may be the norm however because of the costs involved it will take time. The money simply isn't there to roll it out on such a large scale overnight. Personally I think station staff, especially those in the...

They'll ask you for examples of various situations such as times when you have: Demonstrated good customer service Dealt with a potentially problematic situation Went the extra mile for a customer So make sure in your head you've got a few ready. Be polite, listen, if needs be take...

Anyone know of any courses (driver or conductor) starting since Xmas?

I know a few TOCs are struggling to find space on courses, eg Northern

What is the best company to approach for the Warrington/Liverpool area?

Slightly off topic but https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-deal-for-rail-in-the-north

For someone getting into the industry any driver job is a drivers job - as bad as the working hours/conditions might be i'd jump at the chance.

Usually the questions via telephone are 'think of a time when......' so have examples to give which back up what you say. (Chances are you'll get questions relating to customer service and safety) Remember to explain what the situation was, what problems you faced and how you overcame them...

Well Done, always good to see a success story on here! Thanks again for the advice

I've been in contact every couple of months but they've said it could be anything up to a year so not holding my breath Ah right cheers, i'll be sure to raise it if I get as far as assessement stage - hope you got the job you went for.

No just applied for FTPE. I wont mention the other company im in a talent pool with as I don't want to scupper any chance I might have with them . Thanks a lot for the reply, not at assessment stage yet but fingers crossed all going well I will be shortly. Desperate to get into the industry...