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In the same vein when i was speaking to some Wimbledon fans in London, they informed me they had come off the train from St. Evenage (pronounced Evan-Arge) because it sounded more fancy than their trip to deepest darkest Hertfordshire. I've never been able to call it it's proper name from that...

When I was sat in the mess room for a job interview at TPE, some of the drivers were talking about their dislike for the Manchester to Hull route. I never heard the reason why it was being treated with such disdain so I have wondered about that for a while. The only think I can think of is that...

I went for my DMI on 4th Feb 2020 so on the 4th of Feb this year I thought I would send an email to recruitment. I never heard anything after my interview and with Covid I thought the whole thing had been put to sleep with the exception of those that had already been given the nod. I start a new...

After waiting since February to hear anything I can confirm that I have a new job........it's not with TPExpress but I can't hang around forever so have been applying at other places. It's in the civil service and with a police officers pension. If TPExpress get back to me I can always say yes...

Or they had a lot of qualified drivers applying. Can't see that though given the advert they put out. 1599500957 Crewe for me

Got my rejection email today. I find it strange considering I passed all my assessments with TPex in Feb to throw me out at this stage. Oh well. Good luck to everyone else.

I found the MMI the most stressful part of the process, but conversely some people have said it was the most enjoyable part. If I could offer any tips it would be to be honest. You will tend to get asked the same question with different wording and the interviewer may jump in when you are giving...

Yeah, lots of typing. I had difficulty with one section as my current role covers 3 different jobs and I had a character limit to explain why that would make me a suitable train driver. Was almost tempted "2 rite it in txt spek m8" Looks like there is a 6-8 week wait after this.

That seemed to be one of the more complicated applications I've done strangely. It wasn't what I was really expecting. Hopefully all goes well. It's nice to know things are moving again.

If anything this pandemic has come at the best time for you. I could never begrudge someone making the best of a bad situation. These situations are what you make of them I suppose. I hope you get to the classroom soon though, I just hope you can manage to get enough sleep :) I've applied for...

One thing I have learned from working at home is that I really hate the job i'm in. I've started the process of applying for other jobs in other sectors. I'd rather have the conundrum of starting a new job and possibly getting a yes than hanging on for this job and getting a no. I feel sorry...

No. Can't face it. I'm in a right position at the moment. I applied for the Manchester job last year (November I think it was) when I went for my DMI in Feb I told the two people who work in my office (They're not managers) Since then, I seem to have spurred them on because both of them have...

I had my DMI in February and haven't heard anything from them. I'm torn between emailing them for an update and sitting on my hands. The situation we're in is unique and i'm not sure they will want people contacting when there are more important things to be looking at. I don't even know what...

I'm still waiting to see if it's a yes or no from my DMI which was on the 4th of February. Given the latest developments today I doubt I will hear anything before the end of April or May now. It will be interesting to see how training courses will be affected that are due to start at the end of...

Well today is my 1 month anniversary of my DMI and I've still not heard anything.