Recent content by Simply_h

I was pretty much in the same position as you and am now a trainee driver. I'd just dropped out of university for personal reasons (so no degree) but always worked since leaving school so had a good customer service experience. I had no railway background at all but knew it was what I wanted to...

Like others have mentioned don't worry if it beeps a few times doesn't mean you fail. Like most of the tests you are not designed for you to achieve a perfect score. They are looking for speed and accuracy, but when you do make a mistake it's about how well you recover and get back on track. So...

£25,795 training salary for GWR

Hi All, I may find myself in a difficult decision soon deciding whether to work for GWR or Crossrail. I have been given a start state with GWR as long as medical is fine and have a final managers interview coming up with Crossrail. Only problem is that I would be starting training in July...

I passed all assessments almost a year ago, but failed the dmi. I reapplied this year for the plumstead depot so done the usual (fill out application, complete online tests etc) didn't know I was doing anything wrong as sometimes you don't know when the toc will get back to you but I've been...

Just got another call saying my application will have to be withdrawn.. as I am currently in the recruitment process with mtr. Apparently it's a rule that I can only do the OPC tests with one company at a time and will have to wait 6 months before I can try again with Arriva

Just got a call inviting me to stage 2. Will only be taking the vse test for those who have already completed all assessments.

Yes I passed with MTR back in march 2016. I got a response from Arriva, so they confirmed that I had passed all the tests with MTR however I will still need to come in for the SJT as they do it in person apparently..

Just been invited to the assessment which is a coincidence as I had also been invited to the assessments with greater anglia today via email. I explained to GA that I had previously sat and passed the assessment and they then confirmed that I will not need to retake the assessments and they will...

Sent her an email and got this quick response for anyone else in the same position as me. Thank you for letting me know. I have checked the RACF database I can confirm you have passed all assessments. We will be in contact with you again soon in regards to a Driver Manager interview. Kind...

I applied on Sunday, completed the assessment on Monday, still have not received my score (as I have seen a few people have done) however just received the invitation to attend the assessment centre. My question is that I have already completed and passed the assessment with MTR Crossrail back...

I had my interview last week and got the email today that I'd been accepted. Just want to give hope and encouragement to others looking to get into the railway. I am a Young man (23) with no railway or safety critical experience, just a customer service background, understanding of the role and...

All the best!! I didn't do much research about the parent company. Not sure how they make a decision as I've read on here people failing who knew everything there is to know, and also people passing who didn't answer all the questions. Been checking my emails constantly and eagerly waiting that...

Hello everyone I had my managers interview yesterday and am awaiting my results. It is quite relaxed, they ask you about the company and parent company, why you want to be a train driver, what skills do they need, why you want to join the company etc (don't want to list them all) they also ask...