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Excellent. Thanks for the reply, much appreciated.

Thanks. It was mentioned that the trains don't always end up back at the same depot, for example, Willesden Trains could end up at Wembley. Is this correct? If so do you know in advance where you will be finishing so could maybe park your car there at the start of the shift?

Thanks. Yeah that will be a consideration for me but it would be great to hear which depot they would recommend if travel distance wasn't a factor.

If you had a choice between the two depots which once would you choose (not taking journey time into consideration)? I am starting my train driver training soon and offered NXG but told I might be able to be based at Willesden Junction instead. My friends partner used to work at NXG and said he...

I found this book very useful before I went for the stage 1 test Dots Test

Anyone else start their training at New Cross Gate on the 29th April?

Anyone else starting their training at New Cross Gate on the 29th April?

I was also successful and have my medical at the end of March and hopefully starting on the training at the end of April at New Cross Gate!

Hi, Sorry, I just saw you message today. it went really well thanks. I was the only one to make it through the day to the MMI. Have to wait 7 - 10 days for the result of my interview. The day was full on but not as bad as I thought it would be. Fingers crossed i get a positive response from my...

Anyone know what the VSE test consists off?

I'll be up there on the 17th!

Hi, From my understanding the tests listed are: Trp 1 - Listening / Reading information and answering multiple choice questions on them Trp 2 - Cables and Dials (or dials and cables) Wafv - Flashing Grey box on screen that changes colour Atavt - Image flashes up and answer questions on what...

That sounds more like it. I just spoke with someone that completed the assessment last year and he said the same thing as you. Strange that their email does not mention some of these. Thanks for the reply, much appreciated

Hi Guys, I've been reading this forum for a few months and have found it extremely useful (thank you everyone). I have passed the 1st stage of the Arriva train drivers assessment and have been invited to take part in stage 2 next week. The tests I have been told we will be assessed on are...