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    Signaller. What pay grade while I'm training?

    Hello everyone. I start my training for signalling next week. I'm going to be working in a grade 2 box but I was wondering something, while I'm training at the signalling school. Will I be on grade 1 pay and if so, how much is that? Second question, will I go onto my normal party once I've...
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    Starting Signaller Training. Advice on preparation.

    As the title says, I'm starting signaller training at Coventry on 8th May which I'm very excited about. I'm wondering if anyone can give me any advice on what I should do in preparation for it. Is there anything online that is worth reading or studying. I'm completely new to the railways so any...
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    Signallers Shift patterns.

    Good afternoon everyone. I'm going to be starting my signalling training in a couple of weeks which I can't wait to do and get started on. I've been told that my shift while training will be Monday to Friday with no bank holidays but after training is complete ill be working 7 days on/2 days...
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    Signallers at littleport

    I've been offered the job as a signaller at littleport. I've passed the medical and been told that I could be starting signaller school in February. What is the box like at littleport? How busy is it and what are the shift patterns like? What is the training like? Is there any other advice...
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    References.

    Just out of interest, do we know what network rail ask your reference that you give them?
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    Network rail peterborough training centre accommodation

    Hi. I'm going to be staying at the training centre in Peterborough in the new year for 9 weeks. I was just wondering who they use to provide the accommodation and what is it like. Thank you.
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    Network rail pensions

    I've been offered a position at network rail as a signaller. I've got the forms to fill out but I'm just wondering if any network rail employees on here can help me with what the best pension options. I see there are 3 options but what choices did people make.
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    Question about the medical

    I have a quick question about the pre employment medical. Do I have to get my medical records from my doctor or will the company that does the medical get it from my Dr themselves or do they not actually need your medical records? Just want to know if I need to make a appointment first...
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    Signaller and type 1 diabetes

    I've searched online and can't find a definitive answer so I'm asking on here for help. I'm thinking of applying for a signaller position but I have type 1 diabetes which is insulin dependent. How will this affect my application? As I have good control would it still affect the position in...

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