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If another TOC takes over ECML or it goes back into public ownership, surely any train driver roles, assuming the class 800s are rolled out still, would be easier filled at less cost by experienced train drivers? I'm trying to remain positive but realistically would the new operator for the ECML...

Just got the same, feels positive, the news about the franchise ending early is out there now and this is the first email from Virgin since to state they remain committed to the earlier confirmation we've had. And before all the doom and gloom brigade start.....yes I know it's not a contract yet...

All become very negative on here of late, listening to whispers from faceless people when none of us can ever determine if it’s fact or fiction is neither helpful or productive. I’m coming off here for now, hope all those waiting on good news have a very happy Christmas and fingers crossed for a...

It's been a long process but will be worth it. As you say feel so proud to be in this position, can't wait to have the start date and contract so can feel free to share the good news with others

Haha no I'm exactly the same, so exciting that I'm going to be driving one myself soon.

Same here, amazing how just an email saying be in touch soon keeps you going, not long now for us all :)

Still over 3 weeks of October to go..................eat, sleep, check emails, check forum, remind self it'll all be worth it, repeat!

Just checked through emails, it was 29th October last year when I got the "loved reading your CV and covering letter" reply and received the link to the online test with 5 days to complete it. Seems so long ago now and at that stage the thought of being here and having a job offer was just a...

Has anyone tried contacting Virgin for an idea of dates or we all just sitting tight and anxiously waiting, hoping it's early October as it's going to feel like a long month if it's towards the end! I'm sure it'll all be worth it but be nice to have a date even if still 6 months away. Does...

Good to hear and thanks for sharing with us

I'm hoping that the planning in terms of the Azuma trains/increased routes etc were all done knowing this was the case. From what I've read the predictions are that VTEC would be profitable from 2019 onwards. Trying to remain positive that it should not therefore have any impact on those of us...

I found out beginning of May, (took psychometrics at end of April). The guys from OPC said they had (I think) 3 more people to test that week and they were then done. I'd missed the "keep in touch" day as was still in the process at that point so didn't realise we could be waiting up till...

Have viewed this forum for a while and agree with comment above it's excellent as a support network, even today to log in and see it's not just me checking emails daily is reassuring. I only found out I'd passed psychometric last month so some of you have waited a lot longer also. In terms of...