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    Why do you want to work…

    An interview question I had recently. “Why do you want to work for [insert TOC name]” what is a good answer for this ? A guess saying more money is not quite the answer !?
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    In the future, would new staff be employed by a new Great British Railways entity?

    What happens to recruitment of new staff will they be employed by GBR or a private company (limited knowledge of TFL but assume all staff on standard t&cs )
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    Has SWR furloughed any guards ?

    They introduced a slightly reduced timetable a couple of weeks ago so what happens to all the guards are they being paid to sit at home and do nothing ?
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    Network Rail MDU

    Hi wondering if anyone can reply who’s NR regarding travel - is the free travel pass for Wessex area staff still available meaning travel on other TOCS - SWR/SN And perhaps a PM please as I have a couple of questions, thanks
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    Refurbished GWR 158

    On the 1547 158 Diesel from Brighton. Not been on one for a couple of years. Recently refurbished very impressed with the interior, bright and fresh and the tables look great ! Engine seems quieter too. Thumbs up from me! I’m assuming these are the CIS screens that SWR will be installing ...
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    SWR grades

    hi Guys if possible can someone post up The pay grades and pay ranges for operational grades in SWR? As I’m looking at a couple of roles and unusually the pay is not listed
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    Train Dispatch Concentration Test - TDCT

    Hi guys I have been given a date for assessment for the role of Dispatcher, one of the tests is the TDCT, can anyone give me some advice/tips on this? Is it fairly easy to pass?
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    Gourmet Rail

    Just thinking, Is Gourmet Rail a good place to start if wanting to get into the rail industry? I dont have much customer service exp. so dont tend to pass the sifts with TOCs - for operational/platform roles. Do train companies look favourably on Rail Gourment staff when looking through...
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    Railway Medical...

    Apart from the p*ss test which we all know about what questions do they ask you when at the medical, do they delve into every aspect of your health history? Cheers

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