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I am based at Barnham, so will have routes from Littlehampton and Barnham to Victoria, London Bridge, Brighton, Portsmouth and Southampton. So much to learn, but thanks for all the useful tips!! Cheers

Would you say this would work the same way for conductors? I believe we are not technically allowed in the cab!!

Hi guys, Well im progressing through my training, having gained my PTS and SCWID now. Just about to start signalling next week. Anyhow, inbetween all of this, i need to start learning my routes. Does anyone have any top tips for remembering these?? Thanks....

Generally the letter only authorises you to travel on the trains from your own TOC, therefore, it will only be the FCC trains that you can use... Bit of a pain, but it will be worth it...

Hi mate, im loving it at the mo. Only had the induction week so far. However, i have to take the tests to get my TPS next week which im nervous about!!

Hi guys, Well it is less than 1 week until I start my training with Southern - CANT WAIT! However, if anyone is currently a conductor with them, (or any other operator), could you give me some sort of insight into the shift patterns I can expect to be working? I havent really worked...

Hi All, Thanks for all the info. So to answer a couple of questions, I applied for this position in February...so a reasonably long recruitment process, but not as long as 18 months!! And secondly, I have no previous work experience in the industry! Cant wait to start though...

I will be based at Barnham, (to answer earlier question!), but for the first few weeks I have to go to East Croydon every day. Shifts are certainly going to be interesting as I have not had to work shifts before, but I can also see benefits to them as well!!

Thanks guys, There is definitely a lot to learn, but I am looking forward to the challenge! With regards to the routs, I dont know the exact number of routs that I will have to learn, so I may stand corrected on that! Any more relevant info would be much appreciated! Thanks :D

Hi Guys, So as many of you know, I am due to start training with Southern soon. As part of my job I am required to know al of the routes that Southern operate on, including all stops. Does anyone have a link to this information? Also, what will learning traction involve? Cheers

My start date is May 10th!

Thanks guys, Actually just got my offer letter through on my email!!! WOOOHOOOO! Handing my notice in tomorrow and cant wait!! :razz::razz::razz::razz::razz:

Yeah, its been ages! Just want to hand my notice in now...

Well I spoke to Southern on Tuesday afternoon and they told me I've got the job! However, they had system problems and have not been able to send me a confirmation email so far... If I dont get it tomorrow either via email or in the post i will be a tad disappointed as I want to hand in my...

Hi guys, well my docs have finally completed the medical report and sent it back. I spoke with the nurse who conducted my medical and she has returned her report to southern detailing the following: that although I have had a medical condition, I am "F1" which apparently means fit for...