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    Waiting on ECG?

    Just wanted to put this out to try to put myself at ease. I had a medical on Tuesday to start training on the 20th of this month. I am fit and healthy at 39 years old, bmi 24, all tests fine but the doctor said he needed to show my ECG to a cardiologist and he couldnt explain why he needed to do...
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    Pay and benefits - gn

    Hi all, I was just wondering if anybody knows of the current pay and holiday entitlement, benefits of a driver for gn. Many thanks. PS. Is a pay rise still on the cards. 25%?
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    26% Pay increase? GTR drivers.

    Hi all, Am I correct in saying that ASLEF have agreed a 26% pay increase to all GTR drivers? Saw a parliament report from internet but just wanted any further confirmation. Thanks
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    Computer joystick test?

    Hi everyone, I have the stage 2 computer tests next week and was just wondering about controlling the ball in the diagonal direction and around the semi-circle. For those who have done this, is it a matter of using the joysticks at the same time to move the ball fluidly or would you use...
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    Practice CDs for part 2, worth getting?

    Hi all, I'm just wondering if anybody else has bought those practice cd's for the computer assessments and if they are any good/worth buying. The cd's for the vigilance and perception tests with the flashing grey square and the pictures of traffic scenes. Many thanks.
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    Invited to assessment day! Any tips?

    Hi everyone. After applying to GTR Great Northern on the 6th March for trainee train driver, I received an invite to the assessment centre the other day which I have booked in for the middle of next month. I'm going through all the practice info/material that they've sent which all seems a...
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    Advice on screening for assessment day.

    Hello everyone, this is my first ever post, please be gentle. I look forward to talking with you on here more. So, I applied for the trainee train driver position with Southern on the 13/01 and they confirmed receipt of my application on the 18/01. Then on the 30/01 another email saying that...

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