You will need to do a sample, but it will be done at the medical centre.
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You will need to do a sample, but it will be done at the medical centre.
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d_kingscott
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Well done mate, but no whatever you do don't take a sample with you. They need to observe you doing the sample to make sure it's yours...
Casey Jones125
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I wonder if any of the regular drivers can answer a question about glasses. I am about to buy a new pair of glasses for driving, for train driving can you have transitional tints and if so what depth or how dark?
You wouldn't be allowed to use transitional glasses, due to entering tunnels etc and them not changing quick enough. The official quote from the RSSB is:
Correction types
B.2.4.1 The following types of lenses are in general use for spectacles:
a) Single vision distance.
b) Single vision near.
c) Bifocal.
d) Plano-reading bifocal.
e) Progressive (varifocal).
B.2.4.2 Any of the above lens types can be obtained as photochromic (photochromatic)
lenses, designed to darken as light levels increase and which are an alternative
to clip-on sunglasses over clear spectacles or to prescription sunglasses.
Photochromic lenses are not permitted for drivers licensed under TDLCR. They
may adjust to low light conditions unpredictably and have an unforeseen effect on
drivers visual acuity when moving from bright light to dim light, for example,
when entering a tunnel after being in bright sunlight. In addition, photochromic
lenses rely on ultraviolet light for their action and modern windscreen glass may
exclude ultraviolet light, rendering them ineffective as sunglasses.
For more info look on:
http://www.rgsonline.co.uk/Railway_...nt/Railway Group Standards/GORT3451 Iss 4.pdf
Hope this helps.
Correction types
B.2.4.1 The following types of lenses are in general use for spectacles:
a) Single vision distance.
b) Single vision near.
c) Bifocal.
d) Plano-reading bifocal.
e) Progressive (varifocal).
B.2.4.2 Any of the above lens types can be obtained as photochromic (photochromatic)
lenses, designed to darken as light levels increase and which are an alternative
to clip-on sunglasses over clear spectacles or to prescription sunglasses.
Photochromic lenses are not permitted for drivers licensed under TDLCR. They
may adjust to low light conditions unpredictably and have an unforeseen effect on
drivers visual acuity when moving from bright light to dim light, for example,
when entering a tunnel after being in bright sunlight. In addition, photochromic
lenses rely on ultraviolet light for their action and modern windscreen glass may
exclude ultraviolet light, rendering them ineffective as sunglasses.
For more info look on:
http://www.rgsonline.co.uk/Railway_...nt/Railway Group Standards/GORT3451 Iss 4.pdf
Hope this helps.
Casey Jones125
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Thanks vgl, that was very informative.
Hi mate im waiting on a medical, its been 7 weeks since my dm interview, what stage are you at? you heard anything?
dakta
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I had my interview at the beginning of june. Not heard anything since - not getting hopeful to be honest but these things take time so i'm happy to let it simmer. I could give them a call I guess, but I trust the system is working even if the gears are turning slow like.
I fluffed my interview IMO, let the nerves get to me so as much as I'd like the job I'm not getting bent out of shape over it, just need to do better. But I'm not losing all hope until I've had it confirmed either.
I wish you all luck, like. It's a very tough industry to get into.
I fluffed my interview IMO, let the nerves get to me so as much as I'd like the job I'm not getting bent out of shape over it, just need to do better. But I'm not losing all hope until I've had it confirmed either.
I wish you all luck, like. It's a very tough industry to get into.
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Well hopefully we're all successful as I cant see them making us wait that long to tell us they dont want us, can't wait for that letter to come
Sorry to hear that but chin up and hope you get in somewhere else. When did you get the no letter Pompy?
mr double 77
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Good luck Andy is there anyone else off here starting with you on the 22nd ?, roll on the 13th October with DBS can't wait seems I'm the only one off rail forum starting on that date, funny how every other company always has at least a couple off here starting together lol
Footplate Man
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Best wishes to those of you starting on the 22 September. Enjoy it, it's gonna be fun and will most defiantly scramble your head, but it's all worth it in the end.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Well done pal when did you get the letter? Im still waiting to see if ill too have a medical
They phoned you? Crazy, I've been sat in front in the letter box for 8 weeks haha, getting very nervous now
d_kingscott
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One week to go those starting on the 22nd
Andy, good luck once again and stay in touch. Strange to think you started this forum thread and were one of the successful ones
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When? Looks like i'm one who had theirs from the last group but didn't get a start date. Hope this is a good sign!
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18th? Lets us know how it goes.
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