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Hi all. TPE are advertising Trainee Conductor roles across their network, but part of the application is a Psychometric test which you don't normally see for a Conductor role. It's usually required for a Driver role. Does anyone know that if you fail a Conductors Psychometric does it go...

Hello all. I recently applied for a Trainee Driver role with TransPennine Express. I got as far as one of the psychometric tests but ended up running out of time, failing the test and my application being dismissed. I'm aware that you only get two attempts at the psychometrics and if you fail...

Hello All. I've been invited for an interview with Northern for a Depot Train Driver and I'm not sure if I want to do it. I've been weary about doing shift work for years, but the pay looks really good and I'm currently saving towards a house. Could anyone shed some light on what the shifts...

I've been considering becoming a Train Guard for Transpennine Express for the past couple of years and I'm curious to know how they organise their shift patterns, the amount of days in shifts, if Sunday's are voluntary, Bank holidays, etc. Thanks.

Ever since I did my Steam Experience on the East Lancashire Railway last year in May, I've been considering joining as a Volunteer, starting as a cleaner and eventually working up to Fireman and possibly Driver. I've noticed that many of the volunteers have a keen interest in trains (of...

Would anyone here rather drive a Steam Engine for fun (Volunteering) or a Diesel/Electric Engine for money? (Career).

I've made many posts like this in the past so this might sound very familiar if you've read any of my previous posts. I've always wanted to become a Train Driver since I was a child (probably since I was 3 years old) and nothing else. Since then my mind has broadened a lot with interests and...

Could an experienced Train Driver's salary (£30,000+) be enough to support a single mortgage?

I see makes sense. What kind of clubs are you apart of if you don't mind me asking? I currently do martial arts and volunteer for a charity organisation, both of which I've done for years

Is it possible to work as say a driver, guard, signaller, etc. and still have the odd occasion to go to your volunteer club, martial arts dojo, acting group etc. at least once/twice a week?

How many days off do drivers usually get between their working weeks? I know that no two weeks are the same, but do they at least get two days or can it be one day sometimes?

The position is based in Liverpool Lime Street Station http://www.northern.engageats.co.uk/ViewVacancyV2.aspx?enc=mEgrBL4XQK0+ld8aNkwYmBSfXMrgDJpHLLj+lAx3xOO7Z6zaPFQX8gMf235NX3MiLGXIJlqDgbQN13QXDLw3krnhspCtntlCtgOsIl8b7wv8sMR9EeuUWboQjZ/02yXI+GboPIJ1PkKMuzEUKl2Sdw==

I've noticed lately that a quite a number of people who fulfil roles such as Driver, Conductor, Ticket Inspector, etc. tend to be a little bit round at the waist, if not overweight or obese. I'm not fat shaming anyone by any means and I'm aware the job isn't very physical like a Construction...

A fully qualified train driver usually earns between £30,000 to £60,000 a year, depends on the company.

A couple of Train Operating Companies are developing new trains to run their services such as Transpennie Express, Merseyrail, Northern, etc. Does anyone think that this may open up new job opportunities for Train Driver positions whether it be for Trainee or Experienced drivers?