Yeah maybe I should of said both. I might say I can do either when the time comes but thought mainline is more desirable for more people, I ain't bothered either way what I do. Good luck for Monday though! Tell us how it goes
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Congratulations! Same here, was it you by any chance I was talking to in the foyer before the interview Thursday morning?
It was indeed if that was around 9 in the morning, I had the dodgey blue suit on lol I'm glad you passed also mate! Congrats! Was a nice chat before hand. Certainly calmed my nerves down before entering the interview so thank you for that!
Yes that was it haha, your suit wasn’t that bad Yes same definitely calmed the nerves, glad it went well for you mate! Hopefully I’ll see you during training
What was the DMi interview like?
Hi mate, the interview was fine. It was conducted by two driver managers who were both great and not there to trip you up, and gave me plenty of opportunity and encouragement when answering questions. I’d just recommend preparing by researching the company, the role and the usual type of questions that you would expect. Hope this helps.
Thanks I'm not there yet. I have computer tests and MMI first. How was the MMI? Thanks tho for the info. At this stage as you know you're scrambling for info ha
With computer tests, you do the 3 tests without a break. So started off doing the grey/black square for half hour. Then I did the images, don't guess and just click what you see! And then the joysticks. Very sensitive and you will go out the lines. I went out the lines loads and thought I failed. You have then 45 minutes to go over your six questions. I changed my answers on 4 of them on the day lol then the interview lasts like 45 mins, use the star method. They will prod you on questions
Thank you
Velocity93
Member
Thinking back now, when you send off for your card with
Rail delivery group
Is it just the TFW staff pass?
Rail delivery group
Is it just the TFW staff pass?
Dorian Grey
Member
I think it’s just for the staff pass. Have you heard anything back yet? Passed police check but that’s it, still nerve wracking even just waiting for the references and whatever other checks they do.
Velocity93
Member
Yeah that’s all I clicked as the other ones didn’t seem relevant.
I have completed all the paperwork, had references, police DBS all back and passed. Just a waiting game now, but agree it’s nerve wrecking!
I think we will hear more nearer the time; (albeit 3 weeks away!)
First day is just an induction online
Dorian Grey
Member
Funnily they just phoned- I hadn’t provided evidence of my bank. Kicking myself now that I didn’t ask if they’d got references back yet. Sounds like you’re just waiting to start now, well done getting through all the checksYeah that’s all I clicked as the other ones didn’t seem relevant.
I have completed all the paperwork, had references, police DBS all back and passed. Just a waiting game now, but agree it’s nerve wrecking!
I think we will hear more nearer the time; (albeit 3 weeks away!)
First day is just an induction online
You will get a priv card aswell to allow 75% discount on other trains. Also, you can fill in a form for partner and kids to get free tfw pass and 75% discount card
mpfol
Member
Has anyone heard of Cardiff about start dates for mainline or valleys? Waiting is killing me 
They will be filling up August and September courses soon so shouldn't be longHas anyone heard of Cardiff about start dates for mainline or valleys? Waiting is killing me
jessica1306
Member
Good to know-I have been waiting since mid jan for Shrewsbury and it’s definitely a struggle!
mpfol
Member
That’s good to know thanks
Benj44
New Member
My partner got an email today to book a slot but all the positions were filled and I didn't even get an email for some reason. Cant be many spaces, she replied 10 minutes after receiving it.
I did get a spot, the paper one was confirmed for me quickly. It was 4 hours until my timing was confirmed. I did email them back quickly too.
harleyluna
Member
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Jaylfc147
Member
How long are people waiting for their DMI dates? I'm applying for Crewe and passed Computer tests 5 weeks ago. The waiting is killing me!
Tricky1972
Member
I got shortlisting email for Crewe on 15th March and have heard nothing since!! All a bit frustrating.
harleyluna
Member
How long did you have to wait to find out if you passed the computer tests ?
Jaylfc147
Member
7 days
harleyluna
Member
.Thanks
I was hoping someone could tell me what stations are on the Cardiff mainline? I see a few people have posted that they were asked to give a preference of valleys line or mainline. There is a map of the valleys line on the TFW website, but nothing that specifically shows a Cardiff mainline and what stations are on it.
Cardiff to Ebbw Vale
Cardiff to Maesteg
Cardiff to Cheltenham
Cardiff to Swansea
Cardiff to Bridgend via VOG
That's what you start on.
There's also milford haven
Carmarthen
Chester
Shrewsbury
That you sign from cardiff as you go up the links.