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Lots of vacancies and locations advertised now: https://www.comeaboard.co.uk/recruiter/users/jobsearch.php » Trainee Train Driver (Machynlleth) - closing: 09/10/16 » Trainee Train Driver (Pwllheli) - closing: 09/10/16 » Trainee Train Driver (Crewe) - closing: 09/10/16...

Hi, I am after a little bit of info on Bristol Temple Meads please for GWR. Can anyone confirm that this list of traction / routes for the "West" drivers is correct please: Traction is: 150/153/158/159 Bristol- Severn Beach. Bristol - Taunton via Weston super Mare Bristol - Cheltenham...

Just posted: For Southern. Closes on 19/09/16: https://gtrailwaycareers.com/templates/GTRailway/jobdetail.aspx?raparam=594E732B4D46656574584F324B435A59305A4E4F7543625454784D4B77437859

Hi, Can anyone please advise about the GWR Bristol TM depot with regard to the following: - Current "qualified" salary for entry-level drivers. ASLEF state around £45k - Is the pension the standard RPS final salary scheme (that I could transfer an existing RPS final salary pension into) - Are...

For those who have seen the bulletins up in crew rooms - the accident report where a passenger was caught in the door and dragged a short distance has been released by the RAIB: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/report-122016-passenger-accident-at-hayes-harlington-station Makes for some...

Hi, Does anyone know the earliest start / latest finishes for Fratton Drivers? I would be looking at commuting from the IOW so am a bit concerned about the first and last ferries (there is a 3 hour gap between 0000-0300)! Do many people commute does anyone know? Thanks in advance

Hi, I am considering a move North bound and was thinking about Leeds depot. I've done a quick forum search to get the routes and things, but I was wondering if anyone can tell me what is like day to day? For example is there plenty of staff parking? Is it a good depot to work from etc...

Hi, I go across to the Isle of Wight a fair amount and always see SWT Driver's on the ferries either going to/from Fratton, and I've always wondered just how workable is it to work in Fratton and commute from the island? Also, what is it like to work out of Fratton (I am currently eyeing...

London Midland are currently advertising for trainee roles for Bletchley at http://www.londonmidlandcareers.com//templates/londonmidland/jobdetail.aspx?raparam=696B436B6F7372513147455065482B52707074443268537177775351304A6556 Requirements: You must be at least 21 years of age, and able to...

Hi, Does anyone know what the benefits are for Driver's working for Southern / Gatwick Express (apart from the basic salary)? Is there a taxi agreement in place for staff starting / finishing at certain times? I guess there is no staff car parking available? Also, is GatEx and Southern...

Hi All, I see Southern are advertising for both Conductors and Trainee Drivers at the moment. Can anyone shed any light on the benefits you get from the start? I am particularly interested to see if you get to enrol in the Railway final salary pension scheme from the start, as I read...

Hello Everyone, I see that GWR have been advertising for Qualified Drivers for the last year at least. Purely out of professional interest - does anyone know what they are looking for? Do drivers have to have XX years experience? Living close by? or is it a clean safety record etc...

Hi All, I was just looking into SouthEastern's website as they are currently advertising for "possible" trainee drivers for Ashford and Qualified High Speed Train Drivers at a few other depots. It states on there website, that they have 12 train crew depots - but no more information. I...

Hi, Can anyone please advise what the current general rostering pattern is for Drivers working for Southern. I appreciate it may be different between depots and thee might be slight roster anomalies, but is is generally a week of earlies followed by a week of lates as with my current TOC...

Hi, I am looking at the possability of transferring to a Driver job within Southern. I know they have Driver depots in: Brighton Barnham Selhurst Victoria London Bridge Horsham Is there any I have missed? Also, I see they are building a new "super-depot" at Three Bridges. Can...

Hi, Can I ask any Southern or "in the know" people, if it is true Southern operate a "staff only" train for staff to get to the London depots? Is it just for the early shift or is it for late shifts as well? Thanks in advance for your input!

Hi, I was recently reading a contract of employment (for train driver) and saw that it states Train Driver's need to give 6 months notice to resign. Having only had to give 28 days in all my previous employments, it seems a little long. Can anyone tell me if this is standard railway...

Hi All, Just out of interest, when a TOC advertises for "Qualified Driver" vacancies, are applicants required to undertake any aptitude tests, or is it just a case of a manager's interview and medical? I appreciate there is a "transfer of safety critical information" form and sometimes a...

Trainee Train Driver Vacancies for Thameslink North Depots: http://www.gtrailway.com/working-for-us/latest-vacancies/ Good luck!

Hi, I see EMT have been advertising for Qualified Driver's for Boston and Lincoln for a few weeks now. Out of interest, does anyone know what routes or traction Boston or Lincoln have? Thanks in advance for all your help...