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Well done mate and enjoy the training course! There is A LOT to take in :-)

Is that with London Midland?

It has been brought to my attention that recently after research had been conducted (T664 report), train drivers who fail periodic medicals (on hearing) are allowed to use hearing aids, therefore return to work. Do you know any live examples of that taking place and if so which TOCs have...

They need 400 drivers. Great opportunity to get in.

Qualified Train Driver Birmingham New Street Sunday, 04 January 2015 Is anyone interested in applying for the above or has already applied? What routes are operated from B'ham depot? What is the current overtime agreement, there? cheers and good luck!

Those books helped me a lot to get in.

Use MegaBus then, it's just few quid for the return ticket.

There will be huge demand for drivers once Crossrail starts operating. They say they will need to employ 400 drivers. Somebody (FGW) must train them first. For the next few years there will be greatest potential of becoming train driver, than ever before. Those who are on hold - Be patient...

We are doing front end turns for at least 6 weeks.... before any DI becomes available. Of course everyone is keen to pass out as quickly as possible. Looking from another angle though, it is not a bad job that pays over 24k for not actually doing any work :-)

By the time you have done it ten times you should be a master. First two moves are simple and should be done in no time as you only use one joystick per move. I discoved that the faster the speed around the curve the shorter buzzer sound for going over the line. For practice I used GTA 4 on...

That video gave me the idea about 2hand co-ordination test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAXhUdg9x-k

Most likely in 2015.

Congratulations!

What routes are operated by FGW from Reading depot? I appreciate your help here.

I finally got the job as trainee train driver after lengthy and challenging selection process. May I take this opportunity to thank you all for help and support during past 7 months. My dream job is within the reach now. Although lets don't forget, 12mths course will be intensive and...