Jordan1991
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Thanks mate that’s reassuring then. I’m hoping because I’ve got psychometrics passed that they get in touch when other people have had chance to complete theirs
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railway_nick
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Nope, not heard anything yet. My application says 'pending' still
Trainlady71
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I’ve applied for Bmth and just passed the testing in Manchester
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Is this for applications still ongoing ? I’ve done my OPC and MMI, now waiting for medical and DMI
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Reactor Scram
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This refers to people waiting in the talent pool who have done and passed psychometrics and and the DMI. We're generally people that applied in September 2023. However, when you get a DMI and pass it you'll be in the same place awaiting medical and a course date.
Trainlady71
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Thank you ! I’m still learning how this all works.
brocktrainguy
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when did you apply?
Trainlady71
Member
June 25 ish
Just out of interest, what is the status of your application when you log in to the portal? Alot of us are sat on "pending" so I'm curious if yours States the same with you having been contacted and now completed psychometrics.
Reactor Scram
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For me, as a Sept 23 applicant, there was a status change to "assessment". This happened a few weeks before I was called to be invited to attend a DMI.
It does look like those who applied in June 25 are doing psychometrics first, this time, so slightly different.
In my experience of playing this fun game, if you haven't had any contact written or phone call, then you're still in contention. If you scroll back through this thread you'll see that Sept 23 people were notified if they were unsuccessful. For obvious reasons, many people won't necessarily write on here if they've been turned down but there are some examples of people being notified that they were unsuccessful after initial application and SJT phase.
Stick with it, I promise you that this is not carried out as one big glut of advancement for people. Different depots have different requirements and they'll dip into applications as they need to top up the talent pools. Those from Sept 23 will tell you that they were contacted to advance ranging from Oct 23 through until April 24 roughly.
It does look like those who applied in June 25 are doing psychometrics first, this time, so slightly different.
In my experience of playing this fun game, if you haven't had any contact written or phone call, then you're still in contention. If you scroll back through this thread you'll see that Sept 23 people were notified if they were unsuccessful. For obvious reasons, many people won't necessarily write on here if they've been turned down but there are some examples of people being notified that they were unsuccessful after initial application and SJT phase.
Stick with it, I promise you that this is not carried out as one big glut of advancement for people. Different depots have different requirements and they'll dip into applications as they need to top up the talent pools. Those from Sept 23 will tell you that they were contacted to advance ranging from Oct 23 through until April 24 roughly.
Trainlady71
Member
Is this the Arriva application portal ? If so my status is still showing pending too
Thanks for the reassurance!
Are you still waiting, or have you started for them now?
Yes the arriva portal
Reactor Scram
Member
Still waiting. Needed a couple of bites at psychometrics to get through it all under the old two life system. Been ready to go with everything done in the talent pool since Jan 25. I know of others who have been waiting since April 24.Thanks for the reassurance!
Are you still waiting, or have you started for them now?
Yes the arriva portal
I understand that there is due to be more courses in 2026 than there was in 2025 so that's good news for everyone.
Hopefully you hear back one way or another soon.
Hi, i applied for Bristol in early 25, got the spatial awareness tests sent in March some time. Got a call from XC at later end of July to book Psychometric testing in Manchester. I passed all tests and now wait for the next step. Does anyone know how long the next part is? Is it now a long waiting game? I haven't had a DMI yet. Also, ive seen so many different starting wages, does anyone know an up to date wage scale so I can see what i'd be on please and when it goes up? I dont mind what it is but I need to know for budgeting reasons. Many thanks.
Post number 1328 for the financial info on this thread. I think it's about to go up 3.4% as well.
As far as wait times goes there is no definitive answer. There are still people in the pools that applied and were successful for the 2023 advert so you could be waiting until they have started before you get a start date.
As far as wait times goes there is no definitive answer. There are still people in the pools that applied and were successful for the 2023 advert so you could be waiting until they have started before you get a start date.
Hi, I applied June 25 too but for the Bristol role. Have you heard anything since passing the psychometric testing? I only passed on Monday so I know I'll be waiting a bit. I wonder how many more are awaiting psychometric testing from that June 25 advert.
Some of us who applied have already previously passed psychometrics, and are still waiting to know if we have passed initial online testing for the same advert. It can be such a crazy process
Mad isn’t it, in the same boat here. Good to know they give everyone a fair shot though
Trainlady71
Member
Has anyone had a DMI recently at Bournemouth ? Just wondered about the type of questions etc ..
thank you
thank you
BongCups34
Member
Hi
I’m in the talent pool for Bristol.
I was wondering if anyone can share some info.
What is the initial training course like ?
Possible locations?
Course duration?
Thanks in advance
I’m in the talent pool for Bristol.
I was wondering if anyone can share some info.
What is the initial training course like ?
Possible locations?
Course duration?
Thanks in advance
It's intense but very enjoyable if you commit to it fully! Doing the extra work outside of the classroom will pay off in the long run for your end of classroom assessments. You will be lodging in Derby no matter what, but depending on how far away you live you'll travel in on either Sunday or Monday. Course duration is initially 12 weeks, with an additional 3 weeks on top depending on how you do in Part A. It's a very good learning experience in the academy and you are very well looked after there, just put the effort in is all I'll say
BongCups34
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Thank you for that. After the 12+3 weeks class room is that when you then generally would go to depot?
Do you come back home on weekends?
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Does anyone know what the shift pattern is like from Bristol depot?
Do you come back home on weekends?
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Does anyone know what the shift pattern is like from Bristol depot?
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BongCups34
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Thanks for the info
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Hi
Does anyone have any idea when people could start to hear about the placement on the possible march course ?
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Reactor Scram
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I heard that it'll be most likely be in November.
Obviously that's not solid info, but in the second half of September Andy told another in the talent pool that March would be decided in 4-6 weeks.
BongCups34
Member
Hi mate
Thanks for that
Thanks for that
What email address are you using?
Trainlady71
Member
Does anyone have the XC trainee driver job role/spec please ? I’ve mislaid my screenshot ….. thank you