Recent content by Yellowcupra

I do hope he's wrong as myself and 79 other southern trainees believe we go straight to full pay when we get our key! Haha.

£26k including London allowance. After you pass rules it's around £35k including London allowance. Then once you pass your ICA it goes to £49k.

Going really well. Nearly halfway through the classroom stage. Did my first passenger service drive with a DI last week. It's hard work but worth it. Yeah my DMI wasn't bad. Two people normally sit in. I had a DI and a DM. Know about the company, how many services they do. Where they go. Types...

I got mine the day of my depot induction and now wear it everyday at training school.

I emailed HR and was told within a week.

I was told to contact them two weeks after my DMI. Good luck.

Brilliant advice!

Congratulations on both accounts. I had this too. I was offered a start date pretty much on my sons due date. I explained to HR and they were really good about it. Offered me a start date one month later. So my boy was born April 13 and I start May 10.

I'm starting on the 10th May. Anyone else?

I'm the same height. It was highlighted at my medical. The doctor said because it wasn't a medical failure I would need a risk assessment. I was sent to a depot to sit in a couple of different trains. Had to sit, stand, climb in and out while being watched. I think it depends how your height is...

I didn't but can't imagine they'd have an issue with that. But I don't think they'd be happy if you they ask you what you know about the role of a driver or what you know about the company and you read it off a piece of paper.

I had my DMI 1 month after passing my assessments. MMI 1 and a half months after DMI. I reasearched Southern and GTR. Everything from their aims to the types of traction used. The number of services a day/year. What I knew of the role. They then asked me about 6 key competencies. The MMI was my...

I just wanted to say thanks to the people on this forum. I start as a trainee driver with Southern in May. Been a tense 15 months since I applied. Laser eye surgery, risk assessments regarding my height slowed it down slightly but I'm finally there. So thanks to the people who put me at ease...

I have a 36 inside leg too. Do you drive 377s? A bit of discomfort is nothing new being tall as I'm sure you're aware. But from a risk assessment/safety point of view do you think I'll be ok? Thanks.

Really do appreciate the replies. The idea of getting knocked back after 14 months of applications, assessments, interviews and medicals is terrifying. It's nice to read a few reassuring messages. Ta.