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Hi everyone, It’s been a while since I was last active on here—some of you might remember me from my post a few years back about how I recorded my diary through my training which ended up being surprisingly popular! Since then, I’ve gone from hopeful applicant to qualified driver, and I’m now...

Hello everyone. As you may know from my Dear Diary thread (which will be updated soon, first week has been pretty intense!) that I have now started my Driver course. In 2 weeks we will be introduced to the sim. I thought about wearing a pair of gloves when in the sim and driving actual trains. I...

Hello I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe in these unusual times. I have a question for those working at Man Pic (apologies mods if this is in the wrong place, I tried to figure out the best place I promise!). I have recently become a Trainee Train Driver at Pic and due to the virus...

Hello everyone : ) I originally started using this forum to prepare myself better for when I applied for a Conductor role for ATW a few years ago. I managed to get the role because of the information on this website. What I found was a lovely community which helps others out in their pursuit to...

Hello : ) Is there anyone that is able to confirm what routes guards have to learn for Cross Country from home depot Manchester Piccadilly? Any help would be much appreciated. I tried searching the forums already but I had no luck! Cheers

Hey there, A bit of an unusual question but thought someone may have the answer :D I used to work for ATW as a conductor but had to leave due to relocating. If I applied again for a new conductor role would I be classed as qualified (learning the traction and routes only)? Or would I be...

Hello all and Merry Christmas ho ho ho! :lol: I am just wondering if anyone who applied for the Apprentice Train Driver at Virgin Trains has heard back yet about if they got a position at one of the three locations. I am guessing I now have to stew until Monday. I have tried calling but I...

Hello all, Its been a while since posting on here. A quick update is that I have left being a conductor at ATW working from Holyhead to Manchester as I moved to Manchester a few months back. After what seems a gruelling process already, I have made it through to the next stage of the...

Hello there, While I haven't introduced myself or posted on here before I have been a regular for reading the threads etc. My name is Simon and have just started my training to be a Conductor for ATW based at Holyhead. I have only completed 3 days of my introduction but can already tell...