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Hi all and many thanks in advance. I’m looking for some information on Rail Adventure in terms of the role of the driver. Information such as Routes, Lodging, Pay, what to expect on a daily shift, traction ect I’ve heard they are recruiting but I don’t know much about them to gauge an...

Hello all, XC are currently advertising for Qualified positions for various locations, I am aware some have been advertised longer than others so is anyone able to assist in the following please... Once applied XC state they will then send information in ref to Safety of the Line forms, has...

Hello all, I have a number of items in need of getting rid of after the passing of a family member. I am in possession of many railway books from Steam to present. Signed picture frames Photographs of various traction and rolling stock Hats, Ties and jumpers from numerous TOCs through the...

Hi all, Over the last few weeks I've been lead to believe some companies that come under DOHL will NOT recruit drivers from another company that also falls under DOHL Is this correct and if so, why? If it is the case above then where does that leave drivers wanting to move between TOCs such...

Hi All, I see XC are looking for Qualified Drivers for Leeds and Edinburgh respectively. States its a expression of interest, not come across this type of application before. I guess effectively its a Talent Pool? Does anyone know what's the commuting time is for XC - 1 hour or 45 mins Cheers...

Hi All, Wondered if anyone was in a position to provide any information or experiences regarding the respective career pages. I've applied for drivers job in Feb through the DB Careers page but since then all Careers are not done through Arrivas own Careers page. It does not seem to be the...

Hi all, LNER recently advertised for Qualified Train Driver vacancies earlier in the year (Both Leeds and Doncaster) - Just to confirm I've neither applied or in the process, but I'm wondering, in anticipation of future vacancies then what is the general process for applications now a days. I...

I have recently been offered an interview for a DTM (Driver Team Manager) role. I've searched here a little but in terms of interview questions, information and experiences it tends to be aimed at Drivers and Apprenticeship to a degree. Has anyone experienced this role, types of questions and...

Any one interested then NORTHERN are recruiting Qualified Drivers for Leeds, Darlington and Newcastle. Good luck Out of interest this seems an unusual approach by NORTHERN as I've never known them to take on Qualified Drivers, any one able to comment what's the logic and why this approach...

https://lnerjobs.co.uk/jobs/vacancy/apprentice-driver---kings-cross-2530-london-kings-cross-station/2548/description/ Good luck to those who apply.

Hello all, I'm currently a train driver and the main trains i drive are DMUs. Im wondering if there are any books, publications or even traction manuals i can obtain copies of to assist me in my knowledge of the air/braking systems i currently use. Ive been driver a while so there is a little...

Train Driver Grade: Driver Salary: £23,576 - £54,500 per annum About Northern We are transforming… and we are on the lookout for smart, forward thinking and motivated people to join us on our journey. You’ll help us to grow our business during this exciting time, shaping rail travel in...

https://jobs.deutschebahngroup.careers/en_US/jobsGlobal/JobDetail/Apprentice-Train-Driver-Plymouth/188291 1679316859 Good luck for those who apply.

https://lnerjobs.co.uk/jobs/vacancy/apprentice-driver-newcastle-1862-newcastle-central-station-/1880/description/ 1677593438 Good luck to those who apply

I wanted to post a thread in regards to the above. As far as i am aware Grand Central and EMR and the only TOCs that currently use this rolling stock after Hull Trains introduced their 800s varient. I understand Grand Central are experiencing alot of problems with the Adelantes and i am...

Hello, thanks in advance on my query below. I have been reading through a SA lately and i am wondering what the terminology FC and TSC might be be in relation to locations on routes. I am assuming its relating to OHLE but unsure. Cheers

https://northern.engageats.co.uk/ViewVacancyV2.aspx?enc=mEgrBL4XQK0+ld8aNkwYmOH2WwE/xoCXgCiFnjvimePoMzS8ExTzkhXvoquUXg1B0MJyYyCbd3je6XDRQmHconFXmop8is93MuP/AOh5jtxGZ0cyxdYyteI1/HBaYW2dFoCy/7417aRGevVOX6lX5g==...

https://www.firstgroupcareers.com/vacancy/lumo-customer-experience-ambassador-018375-newcastle-railway-station/18405/description/ Currently advertised on Lumos own website - good luck to those interested

Firstly apologies if this has been discussed else where or in the past. For a number of years now majority of TOCs and FOCs are going down the apprenticeship route for hiring drivers - from where I live there are about 6 TOCs Inc OAO who have hired apprenticeships trainees over Qualified...

Hello all and thanks in advance. I was wondering if anyone can explain or point me in the right direction for the information if necessary. Unsure if already posted on the forum so apologies. I am interested to know, as some TOCs are increasing some services possibly come May 2022 time table...