Recent content by Tonboles365

I can only imagine it would come down to what you would expect the similarities with mainline drivers are. I doubt there would be a syndicate with depot drivers, so it'll likely be discussions with colleagues about swaps and if anyone is willing to stick to earlies and nights.

No, you’re right. Poor phrasing on my part. Here is the exact quote from the email: “there has been a very recent change to our recruitment process which means we are unfortunately no longer able to consider you for the Trainee Cambridge Mainline train driver position. The process has changed...

I don't believe that is at all the case, but my understanding is they have made changes to their internal hiring policies which has meant the route is now Depot Driver > Mainline Driver.

Yes, depot driver only now, with progression to mainline driver after time served and vacancy becomes available. Training salary is £39,118, benefits and hours are the same as trainee mainline driver.

I found out within 2 days that I had passed my MMI, however, as previously stated, it then also was followed up by the information regarding trainee depot driver due to internal process changes. That being said, having responded, I haven't heard anything since.

Unfortunately the railway isn’t your typical industry. Patience is one of the greatest values you can possess trying to get in, especially into a drivers role… if you’re lucky, months, worst case, years. My condolences for the loss of your son

This is actually an interesting point, which I would also be curious to find out if they are doing the same at GA. Imagine being a depot driver for 5 years, your psychometric results now being out-of-date, and to become a mainline driver, you have to re-do it. I've completed mine, while it was...

All relevant points. I think this is a good direction to move in, personally, as it puts you in a position of responsibility and gives you the opportunity to demonstrate your worth, commitment, and most if your ability to operate matches everything you said in your interviews. My other view...

Could be an interesting mixture. I missed confirming the first invitation for stage 2 by 10 minutes - wasn't surprised it went so quick. I would be surprised if GA suddenly reducing their requirement for enhanced standard, surely, much like safety, their enhanced standard isn't negotiable? It...

It depends entirely on how recent they made the decision. Although, given that the group I was progressing through with for Cambridge seemed to be progressing through quite quick - Stage 1 on end of July and Stage 2 on Mid Aug - it'll be interesting to see. I'm happy to go through the...

Passed Stage 1 & 2 now, but the revelation email regarding the new progression requirement from Depot driver to Mainline driver came about 5 minutes post Stage 2 confirmation email. I kept seeing so much about Cambridge not having depot drivers, that I am not entirely sure what to expect. Are...

Respond directly to it, if you scroll directly to the bottom, you will see in light grey text that if you have any questions to reply to the email.

An email I received today regarding Trainee Train Driver - Cambridge It states the following: "The process has changed in that any trainees are now required to start as a Trainee Depot Driver and after a certain period of time in the role, can then be considered for a trainee mainline train...

No, this now includes Cambridge

Just a heads up for anyone going for the trainee train driver roles, recent changes to GA’s recruitment process means you must now start as a depot driver and then you will be considered for a mainline role when one becomes available.