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Hi, Just had news that I've successfully passed the Stage 2 assesments and MMI and that I should now wait for an invite to attend the DMI in due course. How long should I expect to wait for this? I understand that TOC's will get you in for your DMI even where positions aren't there, so you're...

Hi, I’m aware there are plenty of posts regarding the ATAVT assessments, however I’m looking for more tailored answers. I’ve purchased the practice software for £25 which is fantastic material to utilise, however when I sit a mock exam on there I seem to only be managing between 5-7 out of 10...

Hi, I've been lucky enough to receive an invite for the Stage 2 assessments & MMI with GWR. I've already gathered a shed load of information from here for the MMI, however the ATAVT and WAFV tests I'm struggling to find any practice material for. Can anyone help out at all please? Is there...

Evening all, Been invited to attend an assessment centre for Trainee Driver with GWR in a few weeks- the invite email states we'll be sitting both parts of the assessment (both paper and computer) however the day is an afternoon session so I'm curious as to whether the 'computer' exercises come...

Evening fellow Forumers, Just seeking some advice for the TEA-OCC stage of the assessment process for Driver, primarily the combination test of both the listening AND the phonebook exercise. I sat a Driver assessment day a few years back and failed, I believe, on the basis that I was too...

Hi, I’m starting a Guard course soon- the training salary will be set for 12 months depending on probation period etc, but does anybody know whether I’ll be working RDW etc during this period? My question really is will I be able to boost those earnings during the training stage? Thanks.

Hi, Has anybody got recent experience of London Midland/West Midlands Rail medicals? I’m wondering roughly how long you had to wait from finding out you had made it to the medical, to actually getting an invite and going to the centre? Thanks in advance.

Evening, As per the title, I'm curious if anybody has recently sat a medical for a Conductor/Guard/TM role who can enlighten me on what to expect? I'm hoping, and praying, for some good news soon from a Midlands TOC and the medical will be the next step... Thanks.

Hi guys, Can any Chiltern chaps/ladies offer their feedback on Chiltern as an employer? I may have an exciting opportunity in the new year and I’ve heard some really good things...

Hi all, Has anybody recently been involved with the recruitment process with GWR for 'front-line' roles? I'm under the impression they have done away with the telephone interview - can anybody perhaps confirm this? Many thanks.

LM are currently advertising for a Shunter role at their Soho depot, does anybody know whether this job is primarily coupling and organising trains or is there depot driving involved too? I have heard Shunters will be required to move the train from A to B for collection by the driver...

Good afternoon. I am fortunate enough to have been invited for an interview for the above position after successfully passing the assessments earlier today- has anybody got any experience in this role or could anyone share some advice for the day? I'm expecting the usual scenario type...

Hi, Looking for some info on Chiltern’s policy of RDW & Sunday Premium? Is Sunday part of the working week? Are they fairly flexible with RDW whenever you want it and it’s available? Ta, GMCK.

Good afternoon, I am lucky enough to have been invited to interview for the Sales Station Host role with CR- does anybody have any experience in this area or can anyone perhaps provide any tips for what may come up at the interview? Any advice is gratefully received.

Can anybody shed a little light on a realistic salary for this role with some occasional RDW & Sunday working? Many thanks.

This post is not so much of an advice seeking one but more of a stress reliever. Each and every day I will check the local TOC Career pages perhaps even every other hour, to see whether any interesting or appropriate positions have been advertised. I do wonder whether I'm something of a weirdo...

I'm reaching out to anybody who may be in the loop with the upcoming expansion project GWR have planned at Worcester Shrub Hill/Foregate St. There will presumably a recruitment drive for various roles, however I'm yet to hear of any planned dates or specific areas the company will be focusing...

Advice request here; Has anybody applied for a Conductor/Guard/Train Manager role within the '6 month' period, and got past the application stage? Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

Hi all, I'm trying to locate an address for the twice weekly get together by the Redditch Model Rail group but can find nothing. I have emailed but also to no avail, Can anybody assist at all? I'm assuming the events do still go ahead on Tues & Thurs... Many thanks, GMCK

Can anyone confirm exactly what format the '6 month rule' takes with regards to Conductor & Train Manager roles? I applied for a Conductor role in March '17, and sat the interview in early May but didn't make the cut. Does this mean I can reapply 6 months after March, or after May...