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Non technical skills questions will be the favourite things they like to ask! You won't be expected to have a huge knowledge of the actual job. It's all,about what sort of person you are, can you work well in a team etc!

Yrs, just keep trying! You will enjoy it, plenty to learn and it's all straightforward really! Look, listen and learn mate and it can be a good rewarding job!

An operative will not be going straight into inspection duties. Duties will be driving, lookout, assisting with maintenance. It's a long time and a few courses before any one is allowed to do an actual track inspection.

Just please stay off the track. Simple as that! It's still a dangerous place even for trained staff. That's why we try and separate people and trains. As a Pway man and now as a signaller I'm all too aware of the hazards. Be safe always.

Yes that's it! Simple! Well said! Even staff must go on or near the line unless their duties require it,

Yes the good old plate layer! Then we were track man, leading track man and track charge man. Now it's operative, technician, team leader!

We have near misses, accidents and sadly fatalities involving trained staff who have to be on the track as part of their daily duties. So what chance has a member of the public got who is complete unaware of the hazards or the danger they can put themselves in? As previously mentioned, pity the...

Well done mate! That's how I started on the Pway, and have gone onwards and upwards. Very best of luck! Enjoy yourself!

TS 1 general signalling regulations. Which course are you doing? TCB OR AB?

It depends where you will be working as different areas have different conditions/ rates of pay etc!

Sometimes it takes ages, so just stick In there and I'm sure it will work out! Yes you will be involved with basic visual inspections and minor maintenance, lots of lookout duties! It can be a great job, I've done it and enjoyed it! If you want any more detailed information send me a PM! Good...

Don't be surprised by the wait! NR can take a long time over these things! Are you aware of what the job involves?

Yes , read up TS1, but it will all be clearly explained T school. Make as much use of the SIM as you can even before and after class. The more you put in the more you will get out of it. It's a great place to train, just be prepared for a lot of hard work!

There are dedicated phones for asking to pass the cross but it's authorised to use the GSM-R now

Platforms 3 to 12 are divided with a cross at Bristol Temple Meads. Platforms 1 and 2 are bays (platform 2 isn't used for passengers - no signalled routes!) and platforms 13 and 15 are too short to divide in two.

Yes it's all live so keep well clear!!!

Yes, when it's re controlled to TVSC they should be finally installing the mid platform signals so farewell to the crosses!

Yes definitely lots of further career options. I spent 28 years on the track before moving into signalling. Track work is hard, can be a headache and frustrating! But I enjoyed it, made a lot of good mates, learnt lots, had so many skills. I would recommend it to anyone!

Yes, treated rails and fastenings for level crossings and tunnels if there's risk of high rates of corrosion. Or they used to get us to to brush it on by hand!

I had my results back in a matter of hours! However it took overall 6 months from applying to getting the job!