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Only 1 Shift left for me looking forward to starting with everyone on the 26th!

In the offer letter it said they would arrange transport and accommodation. I haven't received anything as yet but still a couple of weeks to go

Yeah it does, I was the day after on the 5th. Just counting down the days now until 26th November.

Yes I am and very much looking forward to it.

I too are for Birmingham IM. Your right in saying induction, PTS and rules are the same for HH and IM as you will be trained to mainline standards. The parts that will be different will be routes and possibly traction.

Their were lots in my group who attended in a suit or trousers, shirt and tie. It really is the best type of dress to be professional. Their were a couple of people who attended in ripped jeans I'm not sure if this will be noted by the OPC. I did notice them jot notes down on a pad as they...

Just concentrate on the tests they have asked you to focus on in the email. The revision pack includes all driver assessment materials for the next stage of the recruitment process.

I would definitely print them off and practice. The tests are not designed to catch people out they are designed to evaluate your level of concentration, awareness and your ability to process lots of information at once. Print them off and give them a go and when you sign in to do the...

Thanks for this. Just eating up the pros and cons

Thanks for the info just trying to weigh up if it’s potentially a good move. Just writing the pro’s and con’s list

I currently work for West Mids Trains as a Senior Conductor and are thinking of applying for the role. I was just looking for a little bit more info if possible? I know it varies depot to depot but what would the earliest book on/off be, shift patterns, any requirement to lodge away, typical...

The only recruitment agency I know of is Samuel Knight who specialise in rail and energy sector recruitment. However it tends to be more for engineering and qualified driver roles. Network Rail and most TOCS/FOCS have their own careers websites so it may be worth registering for job alerts.

You get 4 weeks of holiday pre booked. (1wk in the spring, 2 for summer and 1wk for winter). The pre booked holiday can generally be swapped with other colleagues. You won't get the same booked weeks every year as they are on a sliding roster. In addition to pre booked holiday you have...

I recently have seen this advertised. Just wanted to know if anyone knows anything about the depot? Routes signed? Traction? Earliest book on and latest book off? Any info greatly appreciated.

It really depends on which TOC you have applied for but generally speaking once you have submitted your application form, if your application progresses further you will be asked to attend for testing which involves SCATT or Group Bourdon (industry standard concentration tests), verbal...

I do think in general terms the media is negative towards the Railway and its staff. Their have been a few articles from various media outlets over the last few months degrading the industry and falsely reporting on job roles and salaries. Some of the people who negatively report and debate...

It really depends on the circumstances and the station. Most stations have their own local rules on train despatch. At Birmingham New Street for instance - 1, Platform despatch staff "bell" the signal box 2, signal box responds if safe to do so by setting the route and changing the signal...

Absolutely agree. I'm from outside the industry absolutely love my role, the benefits and are very proud that I (hopefully) do a good job. It pains me to see some on the railway be so negative about everything. I often remind them I used to work 50+hrs a week for 38hrs money with poor pension...

Having spent time with signallers and currently working alongside drivers both roles can be very rewarding. Like any role their are bad days where everything can go wrong and not forgetting the amount of training and testing you need to undertake to become a signaller or driver. Yes the money is...

Congratulations and good luck. If you need any further info I'm happy to help.