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So going forward then ,why would anybody want to apply for train drivers job when chances are your just sit there and babysit the controls incase something goes wrong,get paid half of what you get now and possible lose your job altogether ! Or I am being a bit dramatic ?��

core section? Do you mean when the train enters into London or London suburbs or something. So if this is the case then .with regards to mainline trains never going computerised this isn't correct as it will be similar set up to MTR

700s ???

yeah I believe somewhere on the line there will be a section that is ,not excatly sure where though as heard diffrent stories but I thought it was the the mid section tunnels ,I'm sure that's what they told me in interview ,could be wrong ,seems so long ago now .. Thanks for the replies .ive...

I was just reading a few old threads on here and I happened to come across a thread which was all about how the railway and London underground will all be going computer operated in the future and wanted to know how true this is ? Surely if this was /is the case then why would there be the need...

I would hope you could wear the uniform to save money on shirts etc

Sometimes we all have to make sacrifices for the things we would like to have .for the sake of losing one holiday and getting into the rail game ,for me it's a no brainer. You just need to think of the bigger picture as in you miss one holiday ,but you get the job let's say, now your foot is in...

With regards to relocating .i didn't live within specific distance from depot I applied for but made it clear that I was willing to relocate IF A job offer was made .i did get offered the job and have now been asked to relocate closer to the depot otherwise the job offer could be withdrawn .ive...

Excellent information guys,thanks again

Thanks for the replies .do they not teach you during training how to deal with certain situations ,I know they couldn't possibly teach every outcome but surely you get some sort of procedure to follow when as you say ,the

With regards to Jambo and 455 driver ...I knew it !!. Do you have a scattering of biscuits aswell

I just wanted to know what you guys and girls think about your jobs as train drivers and if you believe it's a hard slog or an easy ride . I'm not looking to upset or anger anybody it's just a question ? The question itself is based upon completion of all the training and all the driving hours...

Does anybody on here know how holiday is handed out during the training period .? Thanks

Hahaha. Did I say beano I meant top gear .

Err seriously guys .your all losing the plot ...its beano comics all the way ...can't beat a bit of the bash street kids and billy the whizz kid

Tough crowd !!!

Hi all thanks very much for your info ,however could you elaborate a bit more on the baye scheme and do all companies have it ? Might sound a stupid question but shares is something that I'm interested in doing but don't know enough to do it and I was told you need to know a lot about it or have...

Thanks very much guys.

Hi all .not sure we are in the right section but here goes any way . I would just like to ask you guys who are in the business and currently working for the railway or anybody who knows for sure if whilst working for a TOC you get any share buying schemes available or do you get the option to...

You will only progress to the next round or stage if you meet the requirements or pass the tests ,it's no guarantee so you need to be on the ball all the time .goodluck