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Hi all, Any Chiltern drivers able to offer any information on Moor Street depot? Roster, book on/off times, general feel for the depot etc etc. Been offered a Qualified Driver position so just seeing how it compares to where I'm currently at. Feel free to pop any info down below or PM if...

Hi all, Very interested in applying for the qualified train driver position at Woking depot. In the advert it says salary is £52k with 'regional allowances and attendance bonuses' on top. Anyone who currently works for SWR able to shed some light on how much these are and what I realistically...

Hi guys, Just noticed on the GBRF website an advert for assistant TM in the West Mids. Could anyone give me an insight into the job? Duties involved, typical hours of work, etc. Any info appreciated!

As per thread title really. Was just having a quick browse the Chiltern vacancies website and I see they are recruiting qualified drivers for most depots but never really see them advertise for trainees. Are they like XC with qualified drivers only or are trainees took on occasionally? Any...

Was wondering if anyone with local Birmingham knowledge could help me. I live in Winson Green, Birmingham. With regards to railway lines running through here there's the Snow Hill route with the Midland Metro adjacent to it, but next to that line is an electrified line, what is this? I'm only...

Just got this from the National Rail website via the Virgin Trains twitter account: "An engineering train has derailed at Winsford. Because of this, trains are currently unable to run between Preston / Liverpool Lime Street and Crewe. This will continue until further notice. No details are...

Hi everyone, I'm due to start my training as a Senior Conductor with a TOC in the midlands in just under 3 weeks time. Obviously I'm really looking forward to this and can't wait to get stuck into training, but I was wondering if anyone could give me tips/advice on how to deal with the training...

Hello all! Hope everyone is well. I'm after advice, I've been working on the railway for nearly 4 years now and slowly but surely I've been working my way up the ranks. But in all honesty, at this present moment in time I find myself quite bored with where I am and I'm looking for a drastic...

Hello all! In February this year I went to an assessment day for a Senior Conductor role with a TOC. One of the first tests I took was something people describe as the "dot test" Unfortunately I failed this test. What I want to do is practice this test so I'm more prepared for when the next...