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    GTR GN Roster

    Hello, could any drivers @ GN kings cross depot tell me what your roster & free day patterns are like'. I'd welcome PMing me if u won't want to discuss it on an open platform. Also what's the earliest sign on/ latest sign off times? Cheers
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    Gtr thameslink/GN negotiations & GN kings cross depot roster

    This is a post aimed at GTR THAMESLINK/GN trainee or qualified drivers. In regards to the recent pay deal, why was it regected? and when is the next one likely to be drawn up and put to a vote? I ask because I'm not due to start until after June...and would love to be on the old conditions of...
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    GTR THAMESLINK Kings cross depot routes, rest day pattern etc...

    hello all. if there are any drivers that work for gtr thames link kings cross depot can you tell me what routes you do and the rest day pattern. Thanks in advance
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    Heathrow Express

    Anyone here a driver for Heathrow express? If so can u shed light on you're roster pattern, holidays allocation, rest day patterns etc. How do u find it? Would u have it any other way? Any info would be appreciated
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    No previous rail experience

    Hello all. My brother is looking to apply for a trainee driver job. Thing is he has no rail experience. Only retail and office. Will this hider him in anyway when it comes to the MMI? How many of you come from similar backgrounds and we're successful in the MMI. Any info/help would be...
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    Railway Pension Scheme VS TFL Pension Scheme

    Hello all. As you can tell from the title I want the low down!!! Im hearing soo much bla bla from people concerning this issue... Can someone from LOROL or Crossrail clear it up how there pension works I know both are final pension...but...what's soo good about he railway scheme? Can...
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    Leaving TOC during Trainee Train Driver Training to join another Trainee Program

    Hello all i want some advice on what TOCS will penalise you if you leave halfway through the training to join another TOCS training programme. Will the new TOC you are joing look down on you for leaving half way through another training programme? and what TOC's penalise you for leaving...
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    The Cross Rail Driver Depot & Which one of you Drivers want to Join Cross Rail?

    Greetings all. Just wondering if any of you know where the Driver Depots for Cross Rail will be located? Also any of you Qualified Drivers looking to move over to Cross Rail.? Thanks in advance.
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    LOROL work week example

    Hello all. hope youre all good. Ive been looking at the different TOC's driver programmes and i just wanted to know what the roster is like for drivers who work for LOROL. Id appreciate it if any one could shed some light on their working pattern i.e i know souther is a 4 week rotating roster...
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    'BEST' Southern Depots for Drivers

    I know its all a matter of preference but i just want to get a general idea of the turns and why personally Southern Drivers like the particular depots. Ive heard a lot about Selhurst and Norwood. Just wanted to get more info on these and other depots. Thanks In Advance.
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    Which would you rather? LU Driver or an overground Driver?

    Hello all. Im just trying to plan my career and im deciding what id rather do. Be a driver for the underground or overground. As some of us know the underground pays 50k+ london travel etc,,,good pension etc...the cons being that your stuck underground and...im not entirely sure about the...
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    SWT Driver Contract change December 2013

    Does anybody know details about the proposed changes to SWT Driver contract in December? Im hearing something about a 4 day week? any truth in this and if so is it a max of 4 day? any info please let me know. Thanks in advance.
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    Gpr roster

    Sup people. I recently got a job for SWT the title has GPR in it. i phoned them up and the explained that it basically means that i will not have a 3 week rotating rota. more like 1. Is anyone else on here a GPR? if so how does your rota look? how many days back to back do you work? how many...
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    SWT Meet and Greet Assistant

    Hello people hope the job hunting is going well. I i have an interview coming up and was just wondering if anyone knows what questions will be asked in a Meet and Greet Assistant interview, and what else to expect. All help would be greatly appreciated. Cheers
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    London Underground CSA Assessment Centre

    Hello every. Ive been lurking and not posting anything but id like to say thanks to everyone contributing to this forum. Proppa helpful. Anyhoo I know its last minute but has anyone gone to the assessment center? If so pleaaaaaaaaaaaase tell me what questions they ask on the scenario role play...

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