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I've sat these tests for a different rail company. The mechanical side is generally fairly easy. Which way does gear d turn if a is turned clockwise. When string c is pulled which way will weight move. To pass it is generally better to answer less answers but get them correct but there...

The site, as mentioned, is Equate Plus https://www.equateplus.com/ You should, at some point, be provided with a User ID and one time password. I believe you have to be 6 months with the company before you can enter the scheme, but i'm foggy on that bit of info.

I believe the minimum lump sum you can take is the value of your BRASS pension pot. This means you would take 0 lump sum out of your pension pot and that would be your maximum annual pension.

At my place of work there are people from all backgrounds. As long as you have an ability with the tools then you could join the maintenance team. Over time you could progress into more technical roles. If you have particularly strong electrical and fault finding skills you may even be able to...

Marchwood has gotta be pretty dead surely??

Thank you for clearing that up for me

Thank you for that. I think I was getting carried away and associating oyster with just the underground. I'm assuming still no priv on LU?

Does this mean that, as a non-safeguarded TOC employee, I can now get a priv oyster card? If so, I assume this can be done at Waterloo?

I have been doing it for some time now and for the most part I do enjoy it. It can be quite monotonous sometimes and often fast paced. Is there anything specific you would like to know?

That's great news! Good luck for your assessment. If you have any more questions about the role don't hesitate to ask.

Training is carried out at Salisbury depot. Overtime is available on occasion. It's a diesel depot so expect to get your hands dirty. 4 on, 4 off permanent days or nights. Career progression from MB2 to MB3 is possible in time, providing you have the qualifications and ability. Doesn't look...

PTS is typically provided by your TOC when joining. If you have electrical knowledge and experience it may be possible to work for your local TOC as a maintenance engineer. Whichever path you choose on the railway, once you are in there are certainly a great number of opportunities available...

It sounds like you have a similar background to me. There is no need to take the course you mention, depending on the level of maintenance you're trying to join as. What TOC are you looking at?

Please pay particular attention to the documents you have been requested to bring. I have seen many people turned away for forgetting something. Is been sometime since I did my assessments (for a different role) but this is what I remember. There are several stages to the assessment each...

Just so you are aware, not all TOCs require NVQ for maintenance. An understanding of basic mechanical principles is often sufficient, proven by assessment days and interview.

I've got my application in, fingers crossed!

Thank you for the replies, especially Val3ntine. Apologies for being a little vague, I was unsure how much information could be mentioned on here, but yes, it's an internal SWR thing I certainly would tend to speak to someone at work, but i'm off shift currently and it's not significant enough...

I'm having trouble accessing "The Platform" and have been for a little while, can any SWR colleagues tell me if I missed a memo, or perhaps it's just me? Thank you :)

Thank you all! Is that formal anywhere? Don't want to turn up and get laughed at ;)

I'm sure I've missed it somewhere but can anyone tell me what discounts are available to SWR staff regarding crossing to the Isle of Wight. I've heard about discount but can't find anything on the platform or rail delivery group, but probably overlooked it. Is discount available on red Red...