GTR Southern [now confirmed a Thameslink role, not Southern]

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[Garth1971]

ML - Late October so I have some time to do some swatting! Fingers crossed

 

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[1234]

Any updates on the latest Three bridges positions, What stage are you all at, I am still waiting to hear, I have not heard anything since I initially applied, I have passed all with another TOC (in other TOC's talent pool), I would be interested to hear how far those who recently applied have got.

 

[Traintobe]

I've got DMI Next week

 

[1234]

That's really quick, well done, I am well behind gutted, I am hoping to hear something soon, is it normal for those who have passes with other TOC to wait to be brought in to the selection process?. sounds like they are pushing this current recruitment drive quite quickly

 

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[1234]

Email them

You may get a quicker dm interview

Emailed them over a week ago and no reply, I will try again, congrats on you course date, I am in the exact same situation as you were with the other TOC, still nothing on the horizon

 

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[RedZed]

Email them

You may get a quicker dm interview

I did...and I didn't

 

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[1234]

Agreed, How do you do this, I tried to start a new discussion Trainee train driver - Three Bridges earlier this week but there was no take up, Does everyone what to start a new thread ?

 

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[Twedds74]

Hi again all, just wondering if anybody who has already passed the assessments with another TOC, and has applied for the Three Bridges vacancies has heard anything back yet? I keep checking my email and their website msg system but I haven't received anything yet. Would it be worth me contacting them? Is there a number for HR I can call? THI.

 

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[Twedds74]

Hi, I've still had no reply as yet. Has anyone on here heard anything either way regarding 3bridges trainees? Is there a number I can call to try and chase them up?? The hr webpage still just says application submitted ??????

 

[Dottypea]

I have my medical this Thursday for three bridges. Have you done any assessment days?

 

[Twedds74]

I've already passed assessments with another Toc, but had no contact from them since applying(
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Just spoke with GTR switchboard, the reason no one is answering is because hr is in the process of moving office this week. Was told to try next week once they're moved in. Hope that helps us people who are left in limbo currently.

 

[BigT82]

I had my day 1 assessment on September 15 at Tower Hill like some others here it seems. Well I've made it all the way passed my medical today pending drug results that I know are clear! So just awaiting HR to give the official confirmation and start date!
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Hi again all, just wondering if anybody who has already passed the assessments with another TOC, and has applied for the Three Bridges vacancies has heard anything back yet? I keep checking my email and their website msg system but I haven't received anything yet. Would it be worth me contacting them? Is there a number for HR I can call? THI.

Don't if you are aware but GTR require a higher pass mark than what is sat out nationally.

 

[Economist]

Don't if you are aware but GTR require a higher pass mark than what is sat out nationally.

I think most TOCs do these days, from what I'm aware LOROL, MTR and GTR are all fairly similar. The only one where people with passes seem to be turned away regularly is C2C. Personally I haven't applied for C2C but have based that presumption on what I've seen on here.

 

[Twedds74]

I've had many applications in with various TOC's and been rejected by all so far, although I passed assessments earlier this year and with enhanced scores on all parts. So I still think it's just luck at getting a DMI. Since passing I've had about 6 rejections, some maybe due to location though?

 

[Beachyman]

I will be starting at Three Bridges on 7th December and have had my medical, contract etc. For those who will also be starting at Three Bridges, does anyone know if the training will be at Three Bridges or elsewhere? I know the first 3 days are at Kentish Town but after that there is no mention of location.

 

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[Beachyman]

I'm hoping it will be Three Bridges as I live 5 minutes away. Only 5 1/2 weeks!!

 

[Dottypea]

So want to be on that course! But I reckon it's a bit short notice

 

[davidacton]

I'm an internal transfer from southern to gtr and I will be the last to find out my date.
Hoping it's sooner rather than later.
When someone finds out where the training course is can you let me know.

 

[Class2ldn]

Training will be hornsey or Bedford most likely the drivers depot at three bridges isn't even open for drivers yet lol

 

[BigT82]

I'm an internal transfer from southern to gtr and I will be the last to find out my date.
Hoping it's sooner rather than later.
When someone finds out where the training course is can you let me know.

Snap, just want a date! When did you all have your medicals seeing as that's the last stage before contract

 

[davidacton]

August was my medical.
But one thing to remember is nothing is quick on the railway.
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Training will be hornsey or Bedford most likely the drivers depot at three bridges isn't even open for drivers yet lol

Depot is open to drivers of sorts. I know 3 of the new di's there.

They have one new 700 in there now, possibly two. They are however in bits as they don't work correctly. Network rail has not given them there safety certificate yet.

Not that it will make much difference as we will be at school for 5 months.

 

[Class2ldn]

Well that will be the commissioning drivers.
No word on when us qualified drivers who've applied for a transfer will be starting down there but it's widely rumoured it won't be until next year and that it's been delayed a year.