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I'm out. All the best wishes to those left in the process and good luck!

Point taken!

Quite similar to myself in many respects. I work in a marine engineering consultancy and I would be taking a pay cut. You are right though you can't buy time. That cannot be quantified.

Received an e-mail (1700hrs) with the link to the online test. I applied for Newcastle.

In a 'previous life' when I joined the Merchant Navy, it was quite similar. I did all of the interviews etc and waited for months then out of the blue I got notice to go and within 3 weeks I was joining a ship in the West Indies. I did not feel the need to contact HR during the waiting period.

There seems to be various permutations of what folk did. Either like myself or in a more formal letter. I personsally do not think it made a difference - after following this thread. Providing the questions were answered. I have 'given up' trying to work out or second guess if I made any...

My letter consisted of:- Dear Sir / Madam I wish to apply for the position of Trainee Train Driver with Virgin Trains (East Coast). Further to the questions outlined on your website: 1 2 3 4 5 I have attached my present CV for your perusal. Should you require any further...

Rest assured it wasn't me!! However I agree with your statement!

Looks like it may still be a while for everyone to get a response either way as the VTEC 'People Director' has tweeted:- 'We've had a lot of interest in this role so it's taking slightly longer than we expected! You'll hear from us by next wk'

Nothing, applied for Newcastle - 3 days before closure date! Hope fading!

Applied for Newcastle - no e-mail either way.

Hello I worked at Old Oak Common for a short time in 1987. At that time I was lodging in Stonebridge. However I was given the opportunity to move into the hostel near the depot, if I remember correctly the rent was £25/week, whereas I was paying £40/week for a room in Stonebridge. My shift...

Just to say a big thank you to the regular contributors to the forums. The help, guidance and advice has been very much appreciated, although this is my first post, I've been a part time lurker. After a career which has included being a marine engineer officer, looking after diesel/electric...