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On page one I said I was in ASLEF.

5 years is the standard but TOC's and FOC's can reduce this as they see fit.

Whilst this is true to a point, it is 2013 now and calling someone a scab is a sackable offence. Management take a dim view of bullying and rightly so. If you choose not to join a union you can join them in the event of a strike so it's not the end of the world.

I am a driver and I fly gliders too! It is an amazing hobby. Definately mention it on an application or in an interview, you demonstrate safety critical working, teamwork, radio work (safety critical communication,) ability to concentrate over long periods, ability to learn over a long leriod of...

Threads like this usually produce fireworks. I am in ASLEF but there is a lot they do which I fundamentally disagree with, however I would not want to be represented by anyone else should I be unfortunate enough to have an incident. Some depots are majority RMT though so that may be better. You...

Exactly. It is basically one big massive arse covering exercise for them. BUPA incedentally don't do the medicals for one large TOC anymore, it wouldn't surprise me if their enthusiasm for failing staff for inexplicable reasons (leading to cancelled services) was a factor.

There seems to be a difference of opinion on this. I would say it would help because then you can demostrate: -Safety concious attitude -Experience working to rules -Customer service experience -Working as part of a team -An understanding of railway jargon But others disagree. Have a read of...

Don't forget that even if something doesn't come up internally, you will have gained experience which will make you more valuable to another TOC - especially if you have a current medical and common route knowledge!

I know at least 2 drivers with pacemakers fitted although they were fitted after they began driving. As long as your friend can demonstrate that there is no more risk of them keeling over than anybody else there shouldn't be a problem. I would be prepared for a visit to a cardiologist though and...

Most important thing is to get yourself into the company then apply internally when the jobs come up. Anyone can apply for anything, I have known cleaners go driving so as long as the wage will sustain you, apply for anything you can. The railway is a great place to work, I have been on about 7...

I agree that bad habits will make you harder to train but that is more down to attitude of said trainee than prior knowledge of the industry.

I am frankly amazed that people can think that going into an alien industry with it's own acronyms, phrases, language, rules and goodness knows what else is better if you have no idea about any of it before going in. Really? The drivers course is difficult enough even when you know what they're...

There isn't a great deal to know really! But if you go in knowing AWS warns, TPWS stops, DSD makes sure you're alive and Vig makes sure you're awake it's a pretty good start. I accept what your instructor told you although I find in unfathomable. My experience is obviously different to yours and...

It is simply not right to say that knowing nothing is better than knowing a little. Knowing a little means you won't be bewildered by such acronyms as TPWS, AWS, ERTMS, TCB, AB, EBS, TIS (I could, but won't, go on) and you can get on with learning the rules and the job without worrying about...

Only a couple of days. If you haven't heard anything to the contrary by the end of the week you can assume all is well. I have never known a false positive although they can happen, as long as you were honest before you took the test with what you have taken/eaten etc (and assuming you are...

The way to pass the sift is to read the application and person specification and basically copy it and give examples. The recent DB one said that one of the requirments was, amongst other things, "A willingness to work flexibly." So, on your application you put "I always work with a flexible...

Thanks, it is an advance ticket so I guess it's advertised trains only. Managed to get it for about £52 return which after all the publicity about "fares rocketing" we thought was pretty amazing, decent train times as well. It wasn't really the cost of a premium that concerned me, just the fact...

Thanks for that super fast response, much appreciated and mind at rest now :)

Hi all. My old man is travelling to Folkestone from Sheffield this week, we have found him some good prices on a senior railcard but I am worried there will be a HS1 premium to pay which he will be unaware of. The routing online specifically says Sheff - St. P, 40ish min connection, St. P to...

Begins Jan 21st so I am led to believe.