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I’d just like to say a quick thank you to everyone that contributes to the forum. I’ve finally landed a job as a trainee driver after years of trying at my dream TOC! The knowledge you gain off this forum really is invaluable. If I could give any advice to anyone attempting to apply, it would...

Can anybody share their experiences of a CBI interview with the OPC? I’ve done an MMI before and I’m just wanting to know the differences, are there set questions etc? Am I best just going in with a few experiences to hand and using the STAR technique? Thanks Sammy

Just wondering what age is the oldest trainee driver you've known to get a driving job on the railway? I've been trying for a few years now since joining the railway at 19 and although I am only 25, I am starting to wonder if I will ever get one. I've come close a couple of times with a...

I have recently applied for a trainee driver role with the above company. Does anybody have anymore information on them? The job description was very vague. Any help appreciated. Thanks.

Just seen a job vacancy to be a signaller close to where I live, already work on the railway and it is something I would be really interested in. Just a couple of questions... - Are Sundays inclusive of the working week? Or will they be paid additionally? - Is there room for career...

Am I right in thinking that Northern do not release the advance tickets between these two stations on a Saturday and Sunday? Had a look on the system at work and have failed to find any so I presume this is the case? Quite a shame, but understandable!

Will be going to London for three days in November, just wondering if there is a cheaper way of using the underground? I usually just buy a zone 1-2 travel card for about £8 whilst I'm down there, is it worth getting an Oyster card? My knowledge of fares etc on the underground isn't that...

Did anybody apply for this role? Been told as I have already passed the online tests, I have been put forward for 'shortlisting' - just interested to see if anyone else on here has applied?

I have my driving assessment for Arriva trains on Tuesday. Can't wait! They have also paid for my accommodation for two nights and my train tickets which I was really surprised at. I have obviously been sent a booklet with example tests etc in. But I was wondering what people have found most...

Has anybody applied for this? Currently on the website with the location of Tweedbank. However the closing date keeps being put back again and again. Currently the end of January now. Anyone know what's going on? (I haven't applied btw, just interested)

Not my area of expertise so any help would be appreciated. Going for the football on Saturday. Travelling from Preston to Norwich... Looked at splitting, but not sure how much it can be split due to coming back a different route. Saturday 29/09 Getting the 0644 to MCO to connect with the...

Just looking for a little bit of advice really. I have asked for advice on here a few times and so far it's been good so please be gentle :D I am currently working in a booking office for Virgin, I am still finding my feet etc, but so far so good and I am enjoying it. I am on a fixed contract...

I follow a few of these on twitter and often have a mooch around at them. Just had a quick look at the Virgin one whilst sitting in the sun on my afternoon off and the amount of abuse is appalling! Can't believe some of the stuff I am reading. Some people just have no manners or respect. I can...

I follow a few of these on twitter and often have a mooch around at them. Just had a quick look at the Virgin one whilst sitting in the sun on my afternoon off and the amount of abuse is appalling! Can't believe some of the stuff I am reading. Some people just have no manners or respect. I can...

Does anyone know where I could buy a copy of this? Just wanting to brush up on my railway geography. Something like the below would be superb... http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/system/galleries/download/print_maps/Network_Rail_geographic_map_2011.pdf I suppose I could print it out, but...

Just a question to everyone. I have been working in a booking office for roughly two months now and have noticed that the above website and also my computer system is always giving invalid routes for certain journeys. Can anything be done to stop this so that customers do not travel this way...

Not sure if this is in the correct sub forum so admin please move it if necessary. I work for Virgin and have just received my TOC priv card which was attached to the bottom of a letter, it is only valid until 30th June, is this correct? I am on a temp contract until December (fingers crossed...

Evening chaps, Me and a few mates are going to the Morecambe vs Crewe game on January 2nd and was wondering what the best fare was? I'm sure we got it via Manc Pic last year and it made it cheaper. Going am, probably the 9:57 or the 10:57 and returning anytime after 17:00. Some of us...

My brother is going to a universit open day tomorrow and just asked me what the cheapest ticket was. Can anyone help? He is going tomorrow in the morning and will be returning tomorrow afternoon. No rail cards etc. Thanks Sammy H

I have found a return ticket around £60 return. I was just wondering if anyone can find a cheaper one? Leaving Lancaster Thursday 15th December (after 5PM) and returning on Sunday 18th December (any time) No rail cards etc