Transport for Wales - Trainee Train Drivers

[Badge3226]

Morning, apologies for jumping in on your conversation and congratulations on your successful DMI. Where is your medical taking place, is it a local area around North Wales or would it be up in Chester again ?

Cheers mate, Chester station

 

[SCDR_WMR]

I've gone for Crewe, what about you?

Oh that's good news then, hope it all goes well.

The course for Jan is already booked, but there's 1 position in Feb and 2 in March for Crewe so fingers crossed you get put on one of those courses

 

[Prodigy1989]

I replied to the email with the new dates for computer assessments almost immediately as luckily I was on my phone at the time.

I understand that they have a lot of applicants, but personally I think it's a very unfair method doing 'first come first serve'.

Where I work, I am not allowed my phone. So, it's just sheer luck if I'm on a break and they happen to email.

 

[Baiton20]

I replied to the email with the new dates for computer assessments almost immediately as luckily I was on my phone at the time.

I understand that they have a lot of applicants, but personally I think it's a very unfair method doing 'first come first serve'.

Where I work, I am not allowed my phone. So, it's just sheer luck if I'm on a break and they happen to email.

Was that for the email they sent on Friday? It’d be nice to know how many spaces there are vs applicants still waiting. I’ve got my fingers crossed.

 

[Prodigy1989]

Was that for the email they sent on Friday? It’d be nice to know how many spaces there are vs applicants still waiting. I’ve got my fingers crossed.

Yes an email with 4 separate dates for the computer assessment (Cardiff)

 

[Plodster]

One was also sent for testing at Chester for dates in early January for Stage 1 tests.

TFW test at Chester for North Depots and Cardiff for South Depots

 

[kallyvintage]

I'm waiting for a paper test slot.
2nd time they sent an email offering one to me, but I was at work and I deal with clients, sometimes for hours so I cant check my emails on my phone (it wouldnt be very professional to say hold on a minute, I need to reply to this email about a new job I want)

Its not that fair where those who work in an office and have access to emails immediately can reply straight away, but I suppose thats life. I replied about 2.5 hours after the email was sent so got no chance.

 

[Sundanceclass]

Hi, did you get offered a start date straight away or were you put into the talent pool first? I found out on Monday that I passed the DMI and have gone into the talent pool awaiting a training course to come up.

Congratulations also and hope your training goes well.

I was given a start date a couple of days after I was told I was in the talent pool.

Congratulations to you too and good luck.

 

[RJW93]

If you haven’t got a date within 4 minutes then I’d be surprised.

The whole first come first served system is really strange. I thought they would have scored the initial application forms and then offered places for Paper Assessments based on the scores.

I can never reply to my emails that quickly as I don’t have access to my phone whilst at work. I’d be amazed if I get offered a date…

Not had any response from them yet. I've already missed 2 assessment dates due to work commitments. So this would be the first assessment dates that I'm available.

 

[Baiton20]

Not had any response from them yet. I've already missed 2 assessment dates due to work commitments. So this would be the first assessment dates that I'm available.

Hopefully third time lucky then

 

[Rigvon]

Early Christmas present today being told I’ve passed the MMI!

 

[Faff81]

Early Christmas present today being told I’ve passed the MMI!

Well done, the wait is harder than the MMI.

On pins myself, had my medical Monday. Waiting for the call for the next steps, contract etc.

 

[Badge3226]

Well done, the wait is harder than the MMI.

On pins myself, had my medical Monday. Waiting for the call for the next steps, contract etc.

I agree completely… The wait to find out the results of all stages is horrendous and the worst part of the process.

I’ve got my medical in Jan with a provisional start date of the end of Feb

 

[Faff81]

I agree completely… The wait to find out the results of all stages is horrendous and the worst part of the process.

I’ve got my medical in Jan with a provisional start date of the end of Feb

Congratulations it’s an experience to get this far lol.

Medical was quick 40 minutes in and out. The clinician said I had passed there and then. Won’t believe it until I see that contract though

 

[Leavesontrack]

Early Christmas present today being told I’ve passed the MMI!

good work, must be a good feeling to know that your still in the race into the new year.

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Congratulations it’s an experience to get this far lol.

Medical was quick 40 minutes in and out. The clinician said I had passed there and then. Won’t believe it until I see that contract though

congrats

 

[Badge3226]

Congratulations it’s an experience to get this far lol.

Medical was quick 40 minutes in and out. The clinician said I had passed there and then. Won’t believe it until I see that contract though

That’s good to hear mate

I’m in a railway job at the moment that requires a medical so don’t have many worries about it, but like you still won’t feel comfortable until I’ve passed and signed a contract

 

[Jaylfc147]

Has anyone else that got offered written tests on Friday heard back? I replied after 20 minutes and not heard anything. If so do you get an email or letter to confirm?

 

[IntercityJacob]

I got an email this morning, missed out again, all slots taken. I replied to original email after 9 minute's ! Who would have thought being constantly glued to your phone/ checking emails are qualities recruitment look for in a train driver !

 

[Saxon79]

I got an email this morning, missed out again, all slots taken. I replied to original email after 9 minute's ! Who would have thought being constantly glued to your phone/ checking emails are qualities recruitment look for in a train driver !

I replied to the email from Friday but I've heard nothing back yet.

 

[Jaylfc147]

I got an email this morning, missed out again, all slots taken. I replied to original email after 9 minute's ! Who would have thought being constantly glued to your phone/ checking emails are qualities recruitment look for in a train driver !

I’ve definitely missed out then… that was going to be my excuse to miss the mother in laws birthday!

 

[RJW93]

Has anyone else that got offered written tests on Friday heard back? I replied after 20 minutes and not heard anything. If so do you get an email or letter to confirm?

I got my confirmation email from them yesterday for the morning assessment on the 9th Jan. I was lucky and replied in 4 minutes

 

[Rail17272]

Found out last Friday that was successful and was placed in talent pool, I applied for Chester.
Just wondering if anyone else who applied for Chester has got through to the talent pool or have been given a start date and medical?

 

[karl grindrod]

Found out last Friday that was successful and was placed in talent pool, I applied for Chester.
Just wondering if anyone else who applied for Chester has got thriving to the talent pool or have been given a start date and medical?

Congratulations for getting in the talent pool!!! Great achievement!! I've got my DMI on the 4th of Jan. How did you find the DMI interview?

 

[Rail17272]

Congratulations for getting in the talent pool!!! Great achievement!! I've got my DMI on the 4th of Jan. How did you find the DMI interview?

Thanks! DMI was fine, I felt very comfortable, was everything that I expected really. Good luck on yours!!

 

[eSTeeSCe]

Found out last Friday that was successful and was placed in talent pool, I applied for Chester.
Just wondering if anyone else who applied for Chester has got through to the talent pool or have been given a start date and medical?

I’m in the same boat as you, passed final Intv, found out last Friday, placed into the talent pool and now waiting for a medical date.
Congratulations.

 

[Rail17272]

I’m in the same boat as you, passed final Intv, found out last Friday, placed into the talent pool and now waiting for a medical date.
Congratulations.

Congratulations, did u apply for Chester?

 

[eSTeeSCe]

Congratulations, did u apply for Chester?

Sure did.

 

[Rail17272]

Sure did.

Well hopefully I’ll see you on one of the courses soon

 

[RLI]

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[Paddygee]

I replied to the Jan 2023 part 1 tests about two hours after I'd had the email. Not heard either way yet, but there we go. If it's meant to be, it's meant to be.