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That is great stuff mate and hope it all goes smoothly as I am sure it will. Can't wait to get started!

I have my medical in a few weeks and my training starts March 26th in Leeds. Since I live fairly close in Sheffield, I am not sure what I am doing yet with regards to commuting or staying in a hotel. Don't know what would be more practical and financially viable given I would have to park my car...

Thanks for the heads up mate. Can't wait to get started and for sure I will PM you if there is anything I need to know. I am almost 42 years old and I have not been in a classroom environment too much in the past 20 years or so, so hopefully I won't struggle too much! I have never been the most...

Hi mate, are you also starting on the same course as me 26th March in Leeds?

Thats brilliant info. Much appreciated and glad everyone seems to enjoy the training albeit that there is a lot of stuff to learn. I must say it is refreshing to hear such positive comments surrounding the role of train conductor and in fact that was one of the reasons I decided to choose this...

Thanks mate and best wishes to you. I also read your comments about starting earlier this month and wish you much success. How are you finding it so far? Is your training also based in Leeds or do they have training local to Manchester? I will be at Leeds doing my training so will most likely...

Fantastic stuff! Sounds amazing and good luck at Crewe and who knows, maybe we will bump into each other one day8-)

Thanks matey. I am absolutely over the moon and cant wait to get stuck in now. Still got a few months of waiting, but what a great start to the year! Just out of interest how much time did you spend prepping at home? I am guessing there is an awful lot to cover and much revision is needed at...

Thought I'd update everyone as I have some wonderful news. Earlier today on Wednesday 17th January I got that magical call from HR to offer me a place on a course starting March 26th pending a medical! I can't tell you how happy I feel today and in fact I can't go to sleep such is my excitement...

Merry Christmas to each and all

Thanks mate and best of luck in your new post!

nice one! I will certainly be doing that and thanks for the encouragement:smile: Btw well done on starting at Piccadilly! How are you finding it?

Thanks matey and best of luck going forward8-)

Nice one matey! And best of luck with it all. I take it you are currently on a course as we speak! So when I contact HR, is it OK to actually ask whereabouts on list I am? Is that not a bit cheeky? I basically contacted them recently and explained how I was really happy to pass the assessment...

Very best of luck Sir!

Oh wow! You had your assessment 2 weeks before me. Congrats on making the course! I'm sure the medical is just a formality. That is amazing, well done! Also gives me hope that being on hold is not so bad after all. Obviously, I was delighted to make the assessment and I felt I did very well that...

Thanks for the encouragement Spikeylado. Good to know that it worked out for you in the end! Out of interest, how are you finding the job? Which toc are you a part of and which station do you work from?

Thanks TeaTrain and best of fortune for yourself! I will be rooting for you to land a driver position!! Hopefully, 1 day our paths will cross:smile:

Fair enough TeaTrain. I must admit I only considered Conductor in past 5-10 years and only began applying last year again due to personal reasons was not in position to apply years before. I currently work in a contact centre so deal with... shall we say challenging customers (to be politically...

Thanks TeaTrain and well done for making it yourself! How is it going at Arriva Trains Wales? I'm curious, how have you found being a conductor? Has it met your expectation? I believe Arriva are the company who operate NR? Strange because with NR, it appears they keep you in the pool for up to 9...