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Just wondering what the career prospects are for Conductors with Scotrail? I assume there are opportunities to move onto driving but is it mainly dependant on where you're based regarding the frequency of chances to progress and are there often internal opportunities for driving? Are there any...

Hi, Any train managers for cross country on here who are based in Edinburgh? Or any cross country train managers?

Wow, thats very interesting. Thanks for taking the time to reply. :)

Hi, Just wondering what the promotion prospects are for XC train managers since they don't recruit trainee drivers from within? Is it just a case of becoming an area manager etc? Is the fact that they don't take trainee drivers on likely to change in the future? Thanks in advance for...

Hi, Does anyone on here work for XC and are based at Edinburgh? If so do you have a copy of their roster you would be willing to let me see? Message me directly if you can help please. Thanks.

Has anyone who applied heard anything yet?

I also had 3 rejection e-mails and also thought they really really don't want me then! Unlike you I didn't get any positive follow up e-mail. Good luck.

Are there any Virgin East coast guards on here that are based in Aberdeen?

It's the first stage after the initial application. Many thanks :)

A friend of mine has an upcoming assessment for the role of train guard with Virgin East Coast. Does anyone know what's involved in this please? :D

Hi, does anyone on here know the shift pattern for signallers at the Newtonhill signal box near Aberdeen?

They only advertised for these roles about 4-6 weeks ago. Makes you wonder! Shame train companies didn't advertise as frequently!

Interesting, many thanks for the response :)

Thanks neilb62

Hey, just a quick query. Do Virgin trains recruit only experienced drivers, promote from within or is it a bit of both?

All I know is that a company (not Scotrail) were recruiting for 3 'passenger train operatives'. When I enquired about this I was informed it was for conducting duties on Scotrail services between Glasgow and Cumbernauld for a period of 6 months. Apparently they were willing to train you up but...

Would someone on here please tell me what TOC these vacancies (possible) would be with? I also thought if you didn't live within an hour of depot applying for you're automatically rejected? How do you get round this if you are willing to relocate? Thanks in advance (newbie).

Hi, can anyone on here explain why Scotrail would allow another company to find conductors to work on Scotrail trains? This is regarding working from Glasgow Central for 6 months whilst Queen Street is getting revamped. New to this forum but don't understand why Scotrail conductors wouldn't be...

I'm currently working 12 hour shifts with an almost 2 hour commute each way on top of that! Are you saying it's worth applying even if I don't live within an hour? I assumed my application would be automatically void on them seeing my address but me saying I live within an hour of depot? That...

Hi, I'm also in a similar position North of the border (Airport Fire Service). I'm not overly concerned about redundancies, I'm just lacking a passion for the job I'm in and also have a massive commute to get to work. In relation to the posts I've read so far, has anyone actually relocated to...