Avanti - Qualified Driver - Recruitment Discussion

[Tyrion]

As title mentions a rarer than hen’s teeth vacancy has came up for qualified driver at Preston depot for Avanti

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Good luck

 

[NorthernTech]

There was a vacancy advertised there late last year but it was put on hold. I believe that was due to the Crewe depot finally opening.

 

[class ep-09]

What could it take to learn all routes and tractions ?
A year may be ?

 

[Tyrion]

What could it take to learn all routes and tractions ?
A year may be ?

Core traction is done in first few weeks (Pendo) then core route 2-3 months, diversions after that!

 

[trains567]

Hi all,

Forgive me if this has been discussed before.

I am trying to find out some information about the Avanti train drivers role in Preston please

- What routes are signed
- What are the rosters like

I know Preston is rare to see however I am already a qualified driver, so might see it at some point?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Horizon22]

Hi all,

Forgive me if this has been discussed before.

I am trying to find out some information about the Avanti train drivers role in Preston please

- What routes are signed
- What are the rosters like

I know Preston is rare to see however I am already a qualified driver, so might see it at some point?

Thanks in advance!

Routes/traction you can find here - https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/different-driver-depot-route-and-traction-cards.205085/

I'll leave it open for anyone in the know regarding rosters.

 

[irish_rail]

Hi all,

Forgive me if this has been discussed before.

I am trying to find out some information about the Avanti train drivers role in Preston please

- What routes are signed
- What are the rosters like

I know Preston is rare to see however I am already a qualified driver, so might see it at some point?

Thanks in advance!

Advertised in August, so probably missed the boat for this year at least.

I believe the start times are generally pretty late with only a couple of starts before 0630, so provably a good depot if not a fan of early earlies. Routes for new starters are Euston to Glasgow including diversions, Blackpool too.

 

[trains567]

Advertised in August, so probably missed the boat for this year at least.

I believe the start times are generally pretty late with only a couple of starts before 0630, so provably a good depot if not a fan of early earlies. Routes for new starters are Euston to Glasgow including diversions, Blackpool too.

Many thanks all for the replies