Northern Trainee Drivers

[Class-jnr]

Hi all Northern have posted both Leed & Carlisle positions.

 

[Taylor-j01]

It says carlisle but when you click on it , it says newcastle

There is a separate newcastle driver ending today

 

[CreamNCookies]

It says carlisle but when you click on it , it says newcastle

There is a separate newcastle driver ending today

Quite possibly an error by copying and pasting. Of you're interested in the role drop an email

 

[Taylor-j01]

What exactly are the carlisle diagrams?

Workington does the coast?

Carlisle nr dep are
leeds
Nunthorpe
Morpeth
Newcastle

Guessing some of those are done by newcastle

 

[the sniper]

The answers are here: https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/different-driver-depots-route-and-traction-cards.205085/

Carlisle
Traction:
153,156,158
Routes:
Carlisle - Dumfries
Carlisle - Newcastle
Carlisle - Leeds
Upperby Triangle

Workington
Traction:
153,156
Routes:
Carlisle - Workington - Barrow - Lancaster

Newcastle
Traction:
156,158
Routes:
Newcastle to Nunthorpe via Durham Coast
Newcastle to Carlisle
Newcastle to Darlington via ECML
Newcastle to Morpeth
Darlington to Saltburn
Stockton Cut
Heaton Depot
Morpeth to Chathill (A link)
Darlington to Bishop Auckland (B link)

 

[BostonGeorge]

One of the first questions is...

“Using Google Maps to check your post code against the post code for the station you are applying for, do you live within 45-minute drive time to that station? (Your address will also be double-checked by the recruitment team using google maps in peak and off-peak times.”

That counts me out, even though I would quite happily relocate.

 

[Taylor-j01]

Carlisle
Traction:
153,156,158
Routes:
Carlisle - Dumfries
Carlisle - Newcastle
Carlisle - Leeds
Upperby Triangle


Is the answer

But carlisle - dumfries is done by scotrail

Nr dont do any timetables for that route

 

[Delboy180]

One of the first questions is...

“Using Google Maps to check your post code against the post code for the station you are applying for, do you live within 45-minute drive time to that station? (Your address will also be double-checked by the recruitment team using google maps in peak and off-peak times.”

That counts me out, even though I would quite happily relocate.

How strict is this? I’m an hour away

 

[Isaiah]

How strict is this? I’m an hour away

Well I highly doubt that they would refuse to accept you because google maps makes an estimate which shows you are slightly further away than they want

Go for it

 

[Aivilo]

Well I highly doubt that they would refuse to accept you because google maps makes an estimate which shows you are slightly further away than they want

Go for it

Please don't give out false information. The rule is in place for good reason and very strict.

 

[Intermodal]

Well I highly doubt that they would refuse to accept you because google maps makes an estimate which shows you are slightly further away than they want

Go for it

They absolutely would.

 

[Stigy]

Well I highly doubt that they would refuse to accept you because google maps makes an estimate which shows you are slightly further away than they want

Go for it

The echo what others have said; They certainly would discard a candidate based in this. There’s will be hundreds of people to chose from who do live within an hour and it’s commonplace for TOCs/FOCs to use Google Maps or similar to ascertain distances.

That’s not to say I’d discourage anyone on the border of what’s acceptable to apply. You’ve got to be in it to win it after all.

 

[Isaiah]

^^

Well if this is the case then it's silly

Google maps is an estimate

Say he lives 46 minutes away instead of 45 (this is an estimate made by a bot mind you), then they simply wouldn't reject it. To say they would is simply ridiculous

This is right:

That’s not to say I’d discourage anyone on the border of what’s acceptable to apply. You’ve got to be in it to win it after all.

 

[skyhigh]

^^

Well if this is the case then it's silly

Google maps is an estimate

Say he lives 46 minutes away instead of 45 (this is an estimate made by a bot mind you), then they simply wouldn't reject it. To say they would is simply ridiculous

This is right:

But the comment you replied to said they're an hour away. They look at off-peak and peak times, so if it's an hour on a quiet day I'd say the chances are pretty low unfortunately.

 

[CFC1888]

Does anyone know if you specify that you would relocate to within the 45 minutes threshold, if that would be acceptable?

 

[skyhigh]

Does anyone know if you specify that you would relocate to within the 45 minutes threshold, if that would be acceptable?

From my experience, they won't consider that.

 

[Taylor-j01]

They have decided that 45 is the max

Fatigue

If they accepted people at 49/52 then 1 hour would be acceptable too. There has to be a limit 45 is the limit not a minute more its a good idea to limit applicants too

 

[Red Devil]

In my experience they're very reluctant to accept people on the basis of they'll relocate.
They've had their fingers burnt a few times by people going through all the training and getting passed out then banging in a welfare move or transfer request

 

[Stigy]

^^

Well if this is the case then it's silly

Google maps is an estimate

Say he lives 46 minutes away instead of 45 (this is an estimate made by a bot mind you), then they simply wouldn't reject it. To say they would is simply ridiculous

This is right:

If you’re talking one or two minutes outside the commuting time then you may be lucky, but estimate or not, that’s how it’s done. It’s a captive audience at the end of the day, and they can pretty much do what they want within reason.

 

[Nobby664]

Hello,

What is the upperby triangle?

Carlisle
Traction:
153,156,158
Routes:
Carlisle - Dumfries
Carlisle - Newcastle
Carlisle - Leeds
Upperby Triangle


Is the answer

But carlisle - dumfries is done by scotrail

Nr dont do any timetables for that route