Please help: Being a First ScotRail Train Driver

[chiltern_chidg]

I was wondering if someone on here worked for or knew of someone who worked for First Scot Rail?

I am currently a Guard for South West Trains and hope to progress to the Driving grade within a couple of years (I am only 19 at the moment).

My ultimate aim and dream is to become a Driver for Scot Rail. Preferably at either Inverness or Fort William because of my love of the Highlands and the routes they sign.

I was wondering if someone would very kindly talk with me about what it's like to work for Scot Rail (conditions, pay, routes ect)? Preferably someone who had a connection with the above depots?

I very much appreciate any help.

 

[ER158715]

Inverness routes are Aberdeen, Perth, Kyle and Wick/Thurso. 4 day week with a long weekend every 3 weeks as per most Scotrail depots. Pay scales are listed on ASLEF website.traction is 158 and 170 units
Fort William routes are Mallaig and Crianlarich, traction is 156 and Class 67 on the sleeper for now.