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Are there any Avanti Train Managers on here? I’ve heard conflicting things, some say it’s a great job with exceptional pay, but others say the 41 hour week is brutal and Avanti aren’t great to work for. Anyone able to share their experiences/opinions?

No doubt this will be of interest to many https://careers3-gbrailfreight.icims.com/jobs/1787/rail-operators---sco-posession-work-cambridgeshire/job

Does anyone have any information what the shift pattern is like from Bletchley? Thanks :D

Does anyone have any advice for ordering uniform? The size chart sent from WMT doesn’t make much sense. Do sizes generally come up larger or smaller? They advise simply that the sizes differ from the High Street. Obviously want to get it right the first time, without ordering/returning etc until...

Can anyone provide an overview of what to expect from Guard training. How much classroom time? How much practical training? What exams are involved? Success/failure rate? Of course I expect things to be different because of Covid, but any info greatly appreciated :D

Has anyone had experience recently of receiving a job offer only to then be told by the TOC that due to Covid the offer was being rescinded? Worried about resigning from my current job in troubled times in case this happens? Or once you’ve accepted the offer is the TOC contractually bound to...

I’ve not read much on here about the rail unions. Which is the best, what services and protection do they offer, what is the subscription and is it worth it? Thanks

Anyone here sat in a talent pool for Senior Conductor roles with WMT? Anyone had any news?

Has anyone applied for the above job with EMR? Anyone had any response yet?

Happy VE Day everyone. I have an interview next week for trainee conductor out of Bletchley. I'm prepping like mad for the interview, but does anyone have some bullet point tips that might help out? How much company/route knowledge might they expect? How many scenario based questions are...

Has anyone heard anything back following the recent recruitment campaign for Bletchley/Northampton?

I see LM is advertising this role AGAIN. Does anyone ever get these jobs with LM? I've not applied myself, but I know a couple of suitably qualified people who applied a few months ago for the same location, were shortlisted for interview, but didn't get the job. The feedback they received was...

Hello Forum Friends. I am due to take Stage 2 testing at the OPC next month. I have previously failed the WAVF Vigilance test (blinking grey square), but passed all the other Stage 2 tests within the last 12 months. Does anyone know if I will be required to take ALL the Vienna tests AGAIN or...

Hello Folks. Has anyone had any experience of downloading and using the above concentration test? It appears to cost £14.99 to buy. Is it worth it and has it helped people pass the dreaded 30 minute concentration test? Or does anyone know of any free tests available to download? Any...

Does anyone have any experience of this role? Can you recommend it?

Has anyone heard back from London Midland following their most recent (and surprise) ad for trainee drivers in Bletchley?

Can someone please remind me what the following stand for and any tips for passing: WAVF & AVAVT? Also, does anyone know if you passed the Situational Judgement Exercise with one TOC, is it valid with all TOCs or are these tests unique to each TOC and answers provided used toward the MMI...

Anyone here been invited to attend assessments in March?

Is this a good job to do to train with a view to progressing onto mainline driving? The advert talks about servicing, fuelling and cleaning trains. How technical or mechanical would this role be? Any thoughts?

Does anyone have a date for the OPC for stage 2 lorol other than Jan 27?