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  1. J

    A career as a train driver

    I am applying for Leeds, and I think the other lad was Liverpool. Yeah, I can't stop checking my emails in hope that they might surprise me. After my managers interview I got a response the next day. So I'm hoping these 7-10 days might become a bit shorter. With Christmas coming up after next...
  2. J

    A career as a train driver

    Hey, I sat the assessment with you guys yesterday. I don't need to add anything other than, I can't believe you thought I was in my '30's' :( Well, technically, you are correct, but only just. :wink: Let me know what you hear back, I'm already checking my emails!!
  3. J

    Northern Rail Assessment Day

    Hey, yeah we did the dials/cables test, I think it was probably the easiest test of the day, for me anyway, it was more about speed really. Good luck
  4. J

    Northern Rail Assessment Day

    Hey man, hard luck today. I did get through, but nobody else did after you, so you weren't the only one to get so close. Hope it works out next time!
  5. J

    Northern Rail Assessment Day

    Hey, it's not until Friday. Any chance you've found anywhere to practice for the mechanical test? I'm struggling to find anything.
  6. J

    Northern Rail Assessment Day

    Got my assessment coming up this week, I've been practicing a lot of the tests, but the one I'm struggling with is the mechanical knowledge. I did pretty bad on the test they gave me, so I've been trying to read up on this kind of thing, but really I'd like a place where I can do practice tests...
  7. J

    Northern accepting Trainee Driver apps again...

    See you there Bob! Also, I'm applying for Leeds, so we're not rivals! :D
  8. J

    Northern Rail Assessment Day

    Thanks for the replies, it's for a driver position. I was surprised there was a another example interview, are they likely to be the same sort of questions? I think i used up all my relevant work experience examples at the last one. :) --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Thought of...
  9. J

    Northern Rail Assessment Day

    I'm sure lots of these questions have been answered before, so apologies about that, but I have an assessment day coming up and I just wanted to check a few things. - The structured interview, is this basically the same sort of interview I've already had? The example interview? - I've...
  10. J

    Driver interview

    In regards to questions such as 'name a time you had a difficult decision to make' or 'a time you had to make a sacrifice' etc. Is it essential these are work related examples, that could be related to the railways? Or could it be something like a difficult decision making a personal...
  11. J

    A career as a train driver

    That's what I hoped, thanks. I'm sure it won't be a problem.
  12. J

    Critera Based Interview - Leeds

    Is this for Northern Rail? I ask as I have a driver interview for Leeds next week too, but my email said it was an 'Example based' interview.
  13. J

    A career as a train driver

    Hi everyone, I've been reading the forum over the past few weeks as I applied to be a Northern Rail Driver in Leeds. I've been offered an interview next week, but I just wanted to check if anyone knows if it is essential to have a Full Uk Driving Licence? I don't drive, but I do cycle...

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