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Hi,
Can anyone shed any light on exactly where the proposed EMR depot at Kettering will be? And any other information you can provide would be most welcome. EMR have advertised for internal drivers to transfer there but have provided no information at all!
TIA.
Hello,
Does anyone have any further information or rumours on the future of the East Midlands Franchise currently run by Stagecoach?
Abellio were in the running, not sure if they would be now what with the recent Scotrail debacle.
Thanks in advance.
Hello all.
I'm aware this may be a subjective question but wondered if anyone has any definite positives/negatives working as a trainee train driver for either of the mentioned tocs?
Distance wise is roughly equal for my travel time so I'm looking for other comparisons to inform my decision...
https://uk.dbcargo.com/rail-uk-en/ourcompany/careers/current_vacancies-uk/Junior-Driver--3218036?contentId=1926516
Interesting.
Doesn't say how long before becoming a fully qualified driver.
Hello, can any freight drivers please comment on the quality of the lodgings provided when you're required to stay away from home and how lodging works in general, do you get extra pay etc?
Colas are recruiting apprentice drivers so I'm wondering how it all works!
TIA.
Hi,
Is there anyone on here working for DRS? I'm wondering what the company is like to work for, typical shift patterns when based at Rugby, Sunday working and any other pertinent information would be truly appreciated. TIA.
Hello!
Can anyone tell me what the time line/progression is for the trainee driver role with West Midlands Trains? So how long are you on a training rate for, how long until full pay, etc?
As a company, what are the terms and conditions like for a driver, say in comparison to other tocs? I...
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