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Those are pretty much my thoughts, to be honest after the whole VTEC episode feel really fortunate at the moment that some other opportunities have come up so quickly to apply for just wondered what others thought. Congratulations on getting sorted yourself by the way, really pleased for you...

Do you know why so few, is it lack of opportunity in the depot or is it the role itself just doesn’t lend itself to becoming a mainline driver. Are the two roles just so different. I’ve seen some great posts on here about how varied the depot driver role is, the only negative I’ve seen is the...

Did anyone manage to get an idea of what the shift pattern looks like for this role? Also is it that difficult to make the move across to mainline driver, I'm from outside the industry and was one of those let down on a trainee role by VTEC, I've applied for both this and the Trainee Driver role...

Had a feeling from the name you might be from Gateshead. I'm Dunston originally. You might want to check out Northern's website though, vacancy for Newcastle trainee driver on there now, Hull and Leeds also depending where you are in Yorkshire, all closing dates 21st May so not there for long

I did, not heard anything as yet but would be ideal as I'm in Wallsend. Looked at relocating but just not right time with family. Will keep going though, cheers

So after all that nobody will be an Azuma driver as can't imagine anyone else will keep the name! Hope everyone's had some luck with other positions, not a lot going on in the North East (Leeds just out of my reach) but seen a few of you have been applying to other TOCs, fingers crossed for you...

Do you know at what level the VTEC psychometric scores were, I'm sure I've read somewhere they are enhanced but I can't recall where? Do all TOCs have their own benchmark? It would be useful for CV if could state what scores were

Same here, sent off a few speculative emails and had similar replies. Bit disappointing that one basically said you missed the boat we advertised last year and now have 60 in a talent pool (Tyne & Wear Metro) which I already knew but at the time I had no reason to doubt Virgin. Still no phone...

I’ve found this quite useful for a list of TOCs and depots so can check who’s local to you; http://www.traindriver.org/train-operating-companies-depots--contact-details.html Have rattled off numerous CVs to all near me in last couple of days, hopefully you may have some luck here, all the best...

Nothing to feel awkward about, during the wait I always found your posts some of the most useful and informative on here, glad to hear it’s gone well for you just wish the rest of us were still going to join you at some point. Hindsights a wonderful thing but even looking back now I do think how...

The change from job offer to a talent pool, the “still remain 100% committed” email just in February, the fact that on the day of my psychometric testing we were sent to the wrong address in York, at the right address nobody was expecting us, the lack of replies by the talent team to emails! I...

You may want to check your emails (those waiting) it's confirmed what we long suspected though, not able to offer us a role. No talent pool either that will now close. Tests valid for 3 years and they'll keep in touch should anything change but at same time encourage us to look elsewhere.

Email on 31st October stated within 6 months so by end of April

I do tend to agree, if it was a definite 'No' I' hope we'd have already been told as there's no reason to keep us hanging on. My own personal view is that I don't think anyone really knows the situation and that's why no further email has been forthcoming. We were originally advised back on 31st...

If you’ve read my posts today you’ll see what my view is, far from folly and very realistic, it’s simply human nature to retain a small amount of hope until the final email arrives

Burying my head in the sand? My post from earlier today clearly states what I think this sought after next email will say, I'm under no illusions, I've also already read most of the info you've shared today as it's been widely available so I know how grim it looks for us. You may feel you're...

Correct, this is a thread for Trainee Train Drivers at Virgin and I'm not really sure why some who aren't in that category are so obsessed with our potential role. Along with all current VTEC staff we're suffering an uncertain time and although the vast majority of info on here has been...

Agree with all you've said, rumours on here help nobody but unfortunately those and news reports are all we've had to cling too so difficult not to get sucked in, it may seem negative but I just think I'm now mentally preparing myself for the worst but don't get me wrong I'm certainly hoping...

I guess we all expected this outcome and although I have tried to remain positive the more news that has come out about the EC franchise the less likely it seemed new trainees would form part of this moving forward. Personally I’m absolutely gutted, add to this that Tyne and Wear metro had its...

Appreciate that, I suppose that's at least reassuring. I guess all we can do is still keep waiting, we were expecting an update by end of April which bearing in mind it's been almost 18 months since first applied isn't long away, cheers for taking the time to reply though.