Recent content by Tgh75

Is Manchester depot all done and dusted now. Says application in process after completing RAAT tests going on nearly 3 months now

I had the same at 01.27. having experienced the railway recruitment via my current TOC. You become resigned to the fact of it being quite an long process that can drag on for long periods. Totally understand as COVID must have impacted the numbers applying massively. sorry to those that woke...

Whilst learning to uncouple units prior to passing out! Unbeknown to my instructor I hadn’t pressed uncouple! They failed to uncouple obviously? He suggested I squeeze up for my 2nd attempt!! All units began moving toward stop board! We both checked are our shorts and learned from said incident...

I did it in September last year and they required enhanced for the whole thing. As far as I’m aware nothings changed

Enhanced buddie

It’s about how you react....if you flounder and take longer than anticipated to get the ball within the constraints that’s what may result in a fail. If your calm and relax you will be fine. slightly different controls but it reminded me of guiding the loop around the electrical wire! Everytime...

Evening Matt Quick question with your previous assessment did you pass at national or enhanced standard. I may be in a similar position when it comes to my assessment?

Enjoy pal....we all deserve a cold one or two....

Fingers crossed to your good self! Everything crossed

That was intense and fun! Maybe not so fun when I get the results. We’ll see. Not gonna beat myself up about it though. Group Bourdon Test was fine. Felt like they eased us in gently. TRP 1 - I was chasing my tail a tad with that 1 but hopefully prove myself wrong. TRP 2 - very comfortable...

Evening guys. I have my interview on Wednesday AM. I’m going to get the train from Wigan as it only takes 1/2 hour and I have my TOC card. Looking at the map from station to ibis hotel it doesn’t look to far. Anybody done a similar journey and can tell me how long it takes to walk? Much...

It all kicked off this morning. I’m pleasantly surprised that they evaluated the applications so quickly. Glad that I’m no longer refreshing my email every two seconds. 29th August in Crewe. Happy days. Good luck to all. Commiserations to those who didn’t get the nod this time.

I received the email for my advancement in the process last week. With me working all week I had to take the plunge today. I was pleasantly surprised. The SJT was fine and I felt confident with my answers. The VSE was what I expected intense finger sweating mouse positional exercise. Poised...

Hi Lancs Lass. Its all gone very quickly. The knowledge that a very positive change is just around the corner is amazing. Something to fall back on when your feeling challenged by your current job. I start my training on the 13th March and can't wait. The only worry I have is that I haven't had...

AHH gutted Lancs Lass I haven't heard anything as of yet. Last communication was the previous HOLD email, I was hoping I would have a course start date as I have seen movement on other Depots. Might give them a ring next week but don't want to pester. Well done on getting further on hope I'll...