-
Our new ticketing site is now live! Using either this or the original site (both powered by TrainSplit) helps support the running of the forum with every ticket purchase! Find out more and ask any questions/give us feedback in this thread!
CrossCountry - Apprentice Train Driver - Recruitment Discussion
- Thread starter dereksingh291
- Start date
Sponsor Post - registered members do not see these adverts; click here to register, or click here to log in
R
RailUK Forums
Just multiple choice questions and choose the relevant one. Nothing crazy
mr_ixolite
Member
I was told dmi's this month but don't quote me
I passed my psychometrics Sept last year and I still haven't heard about a DMI as yet. It's a waiting game
For people who’ve done their DMI.
How long until you heard anything? I did mine just over a week ago and haven’t heard anything yet. I’d heard informally that this part went quicker than the previous lengthy waiting period but not sure what to expect.
Anyone have any insight?
How long until you heard anything? I did mine just over a week ago and haven’t heard anything yet. I’d heard informally that this part went quicker than the previous lengthy waiting period but not sure what to expect.
Anyone have any insight?
Reactor Scram
Member
I did my DMI in March 2024 and XC called me 6 days later to tell me I'd passed.
I'm still in the talent pool for Bristol. Our recruitment drive did DMI first then psychometrics. Hopefully you hear something soon.
Reactor Scram
Member
Don't think it's possible to put a number on it but there are unallocated courses for August and maybe October, I hear. I don't think it'll get to 5 years, in my opinion. There's the 2025 recruitment drive happening behind so unless XC have binned me and not told me I remain hopeful for sometime this year.
Yes, I have since applied for another company and in their talent pool as well.
Yes, I have since applied for another company and in their talent pool as well.
Reactor Scram
Member
Yes, that's right.
I had to get through initial sift testing but then when they check psychometrics history with my NI number, they see I've got passes and it was straight to DMI so much faster.
I would still like to work for XC though. It's just sensible to widen the net to get into the industry.
I had to get through initial sift testing but then when they check psychometrics history with my NI number, they see I've got passes and it was straight to DMI so much faster.
I would still like to work for XC though. It's just sensible to widen the net to get into the industry.
Thanks - nothing yet!
I only applied last May, so it's nothing compared to you, but I already get that this process forces you to be patient.
I believe if you still really want the job after years if waiting patiently then that can only be a good thing. Maybe its another "assesment" by them haha
Reactor Scram
Member
Ultimately it's based on which depot needs what and when. I think someone for Bournemouth applied in May 25 and has a March 26 start date. Right place, right time! I guess the Bournemouth pool was empty especially if people start with other companies.
Timmy - I believe you're a Plymouth applicant. Plymouth took 3 or 4 new trainees across the Jan and March 26 courses, so the 2023/24 pool is emptying. I know at least one still in the pool.
Birmingham is the heart of it and they took a fair few on courses through 2025. Bristol trained 3 in 2025 and 2 so far in 2026. It is a slow burn but, I'm sure it'll be worth the wait.
mr_ixolite
Member
At last! Living near Birmingham has a good point
Rainstorm2
New Member
Does anyone have any information regarding what's happening for Edinburgh? Still pending.
I'm the same for edinburgh.
LeeG05
Member
Evening all, don’t suppose anyone has heard anything about when the shl online tests will be sent out for the February applicants? The initial email at the beginning of the month said 3-4 weeks so I’m guessing anytime now but thought I’d ask nonetheless.
I’m in for the Cambridge depot.
Cheers.
I’m in for the Cambridge depot.
Cheers.
Not sure if the same but I applied for leicester in Feb, received the online sift and had a deadline of the 16th of March to complete. Have you got an account with the site? May be worth checking your status
LeeG05
Member
Thanks for the reply.
Just checked the crosscountry recruitment portal and still shows as under review. Last email I got from them just listed the application process steps, along with asking me to fill out a form before the 1st of March.
Guess it’s just a waiting game!
I suppose different depots so different needs and timings. Yeah just a waiting game. This time round I've learnt to forget about it until I actually receive communication
Yea this was the same for Derby, the 16th March deadline
My one is the same didn’t heard anything yet from the last same email like you got for the Cambridge depot . Hopefully I heard back soon
LeeG05
Member
Just had an email this afternoon for the online tests for the Cambridge depot - keep an eye on your emails
Yes, I got the same for Cambridge today too. Haven't got time to do it until tomorrow afternoon though. Fingers crossed for all doing the tests.Just had an email this afternoon for the online tests for the Cambridge depot - keep an eye on your emails
Hey how was your test? Was it very tough and do they provide you any practice material before ahead or not?
They do provide practice questions. I found the spatial reasoning tricky. The other assessment questions are just giving honest answers. Not sure how long they take to let you know, I'll have a search on here. Good luck!
Hi there what type of exam questions where presented, especially for the spatial awareness? Was it nets rotations reflections? And also was the job focused quite straight forward too?
== Doublepost prevention - post automatically merged: ==
Got mine too wanted to revise before I do it but I’ve seen other forums where people have completed closer to deadline but had their application closed.Just had an email this afternoon for the online tests for the Cambridge depot - keep an eye on your emails