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Hello all. I recently applied for a Trainee Driver role with TransPennine Express. I got as far as one of the psychometric tests but ended up running out of time, failing the test and my application being dismissed. I'm aware that you only get two attempts at the psychometrics and if you fail...

Hello All. I've been invited for an interview with Northern for a Depot Train Driver and I'm not sure if I want to do it. I've been weary about doing shift work for years, but the pay looks really good and I'm currently saving towards a house. Could anyone shed some light on what the shifts...

I've been considering becoming a Train Guard for Transpennine Express for the past couple of years and I'm curious to know how they organise their shift patterns, the amount of days in shifts, if Sunday's are voluntary, Bank holidays, etc. Thanks.

Ever since I did my Steam Experience on the East Lancashire Railway last year in May, I've been considering joining as a Volunteer, starting as a cleaner and eventually working up to Fireman and possibly Driver. I've noticed that many of the volunteers have a keen interest in trains (of...

Would anyone here rather drive a Steam Engine for fun (Volunteering) or a Diesel/Electric Engine for money? (Career).

I've made many posts like this in the past so this might sound very familiar if you've read any of my previous posts. I've always wanted to become a Train Driver since I was a child (probably since I was 3 years old) and nothing else. Since then my mind has broadened a lot with interests and...

Could an experienced Train Driver's salary (£30,000+) be enough to support a single mortgage?

Is it possible to work as say a driver, guard, signaller, etc. and still have the odd occasion to go to your volunteer club, martial arts dojo, acting group etc. at least once/twice a week?

How many days off do drivers usually get between their working weeks? I know that no two weeks are the same, but do they at least get two days or can it be one day sometimes?

The position is based in Liverpool Lime Street Station http://www.northern.engageats.co.uk/ViewVacancyV2.aspx?enc=mEgrBL4XQK0+ld8aNkwYmBSfXMrgDJpHLLj+lAx3xOO7Z6zaPFQX8gMf235NX3MiLGXIJlqDgbQN13QXDLw3krnhspCtntlCtgOsIl8b7wv8sMR9EeuUWboQjZ/02yXI+GboPIJ1PkKMuzEUKl2Sdw==

I've noticed lately that a quite a number of people who fulfil roles such as Driver, Conductor, Ticket Inspector, etc. tend to be a little bit round at the waist, if not overweight or obese. I'm not fat shaming anyone by any means and I'm aware the job isn't very physical like a Construction...

A couple of Train Operating Companies are developing new trains to run their services such as Transpennie Express, Merseyrail, Northern, etc. Does anyone think that this may open up new job opportunities for Train Driver positions whether it be for Trainee or Experienced drivers?

I've got a double tender Flying Scotsman (R075) and was thinking of upgrading it a little bit. Its a tender driven model and thought about removing the motor from the tender and putting one in the loco (as well as adding sprung buffers). How would you go about doing this and is it worth doing...

If you have an interest in Trains and Railways is it a good incentive to pursue employment in the Rail industry? I know not all people who wear the Virgin Trains or Freightliner hi-vise jackets go home and build model railways every night. I'm sure some do though.

Can people who work on the railway (whether it be track maintenance, train driver, customer services assistant, etc.) still have a dating life? I know that many people who join the railway are typically older than 30 and already have a partner and even a family. But for a single person who is...

What companies do drivers prefer to work for these days and what are the pros and cons for each of the services. Transpennine Express vs. Freightliner Virgin Trains vs GB Railfreight etc.

I'm considering to become a Train Conductor/Driver at some point in the future and I've heard two sides to the Work-Life balance it provides to employees. I know that both roles usually work a 35/40 hour week with various day and night shifts. I've read up that the shifts are typically 4 days...

Does anyone know if Flying Scotsman is going to be repainted into its 4472 Apple Green LNER Livery at any point in the future? I don't mind the BR Brunswick Green 60103 look, but I hoped it'd come back in its most famous colours.

I've always considered becoming a Train Conductor/Guard if I decided to start a career on the Railway, preferably for either First Transpennine Express or Virgin Trains (I also thought of Northern Rail, but they're looking into guardless trains in the future I've heard). I know that a Train...

I know the title sounds odd but here's why I'm asking: As far back as I can remember I've always had an interest in Trains and the Railways and whenever I was asked what I wanted to be when I got older I always said a Train Driver. I'm now 21 (turning 22 in a week) and my interests have...