Recent content by woblynne

Your 'training rate' is applicable until you are passed out in your box by your manager. This is my own experience at a single manned location, not sure how it works in a ROC or similar. Thanks Mark

Hi, when I was at York late last year they were trialling a TCB only course to run side by side with the AB course, I guess it saves doing the 1 week conversion to TCB at the end but could limit you if you move to an AB box as the conversion course would take more than 1 week.

Hi, another possibility regarding shift patterns is whether the box closes out overnight (not sure how common this is?) My hours are Early's: 0450-1400, and Lates: 1400-0015 Sunday hours are slightly different, 0830-1515 and 1515-2315 We get 4 days off at the end of a run of 6-7 shifts with...

My apologies, I misread the post.

Also the hiring manager doesn't have to wait for you to get a place/complete signalling school!

Hi, I went to York towards the end of last year. Great facilities and staff. They have both lever frame and NX panel simulators. It's a 5 min walk from the station so convenient too. Enjoy!!!

Hi, first off congratulations on your successful application. I can't help you on the local area questions but regarding the rule book, its best left for school as you can tie yourself up with the terminology and wording. The bell codes are a good start to learn (even some of them). A good...

Hi, I applied for many jobs in different departments, maintenance (track, signal, off track, overhead line), also a few positions as a signaller. Some didn't even get a look in, some got further. It does depend on everyone else who has applied and where your score ranks with theres. I had no...

Good Luck Matt!! it surprised me how quick the lift test was!

There was one guy in my Signalling School class that had started as a Crossing keeper, moved onto Track Maintenance, then a Signaller.

Hi, as others have said the recruitment process can be long winded but if in any doubt contact HR for any updates. I'm currently at signalling school and the age range in my class is 23 - 50 so no worries about that. They look for people who can demonstrate Network Rails 8 Non Technical...

Hi, currently at York and have just finished week 3. It definitely does ramp up in week 3!! I found that week 1 centred around Non Technical Skills/Diversity and Inclusion and NR's Lifesaving rules with an introduction to signalling. Week 2 introduced more procedures and regulations with week...

Hi Mark, I think you usually have 7 days in which to complete the online tests so HR would have to wait until at least 7 days after the close date for the job for the last results to be in. It will then depend on the volume of applicants etc I would look at approx. 7-10 days after close...

Had a rejection email for Bham too, don't mind too much as just starting a signallers role this week!

Hi Goggy, I am booked to start Signalling school on the 12th October and was told that it will be in York. I continued with my old job whilst all the paperwork etc was going through and whilst waiting for a start date. My manager called me up to arrange this for induction and school so I...