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    Going through the ranks?

    Much appreciated. Relocation isnt really an option right now, so I might look at getting in doing a different role.
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    How to research depots?

    Thanks for all your help. I have researched the closest depots and the companies that operate through them. Now its just a case of waiting for jobs to get posted and making sure I spend a lot of time on my application.
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    Signal jobs

    Hi I am just wondering if signalling is a safe job to have? I have read about lots of boxes closing. Is anybody aware of the frequency that new trainee posts get advertised at? They are recruiting for a full time position in London at £38k, but I guess this would be the sort of position NW...
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    How to research depots?

    Ah brilliant, cheers Out of interest, when they say you must be within 1 hour of a depot, I presume that is by car. As surely on early starts and late finishes there will be no other way to get between the depot and your house.
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    Going through the ranks?

    The low trainee wage isnt a problem as long as its over £20k. Any positions lower than that would be a bit of a no go. As you are both around, would you have any tips on making my application stand out (when one finally gets posted)? I assume there will be a section to state why you will be...
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    How to research depots?

    Granted, but I would still like to know where to find details of depots.
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    How to research depots?

    Hi again One more question, how do I find the locations of the depots for my local TOCs? I gather there needs to be a depot fairly close to my house to be in with a shout of progressing.
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    Going through the ranks?

    Afternoon all I am after a career change (ie I want a real career) and I really want to become a train driver. I have been reading up on it for a long time and have spoken to various people I know in the profession I am ready to commit to the process. The thing is all the people I know who...

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