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    Concentration tests for Train Managers/Conductors

    Is the pass threshold lower for the conductors than for drivers and signalers? I'm guessing it is... based on the more customer facing aspect of the conductors role, plus they tend to use shapes/letters instead of the dots.
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    The sinking ship group assessment

    Anyone familiar with this group activity? I remember years a go I did a lost at sea exercise for a CSA role i went for with CrossCountry. I've got a group activity coming up for job I've applied for with Virgin and rumor is that its going to be the sinking ship exercise where you have to save 6...
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    Conductor/Train Manager Assessment

    Anyone know what the assessment centre is like for these roles? I have a feeling it's not as universal as the Train Driver or signaler assessment centre and that each TOC tend to create their own unique version much like the assessments TOCs use for their CSA roles. The how2become website...
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    situational judgement test

    How I can prepare for Trainee Drivers SJT? I work in the rail industry and it's not always 'obvious' to know what the exact course of action to take for each of the scenarios given.
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    Train planners: what do they do?

    Good morning everybody I've seen this job posted on several different TOC websites and wanted to know whether any members on this forum work in this field as I'm interested in learning more about this job? From what I've read there are different types of train planning both short and long...
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    West coast railways: deducting money from my bank account

    I've noticed today WCR has been making small incremental charges to my bank account twice this month. I have no idea what these charges are for!? But they sent me an online Christmas card and a 2016 brochure this month, perhaps for this? They must have kept my details from a trip I booked in...
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    Grade 1 Crossing keeper/signaler Interview

    Morning folks, I've got a job interview coming up for a grade 1 crossing keeper/signaler, few things I wanted to ask. what sort of questions are they likely to ask me? what are the main difference between grade 1 and 2? and finally any hints or tips you can give me before the interview? :)
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    West coast charter 31st October kings cross to York

    Anyone know the details of this train, what loco? Coaching stock?
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    Eurostar: Train dispatcher assessment

    Any ideas on what is involved in the assessment for platform staff? I have my assessment next week but they haven't specified what I'll be doing in the day.
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    Belmond: Golden age of travel by steam Friday 11th

    Anyone know the route the Tornado hauled British Pullman will take? id like to get a look at it somewhere other than Victoria. Thanks :D

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