Starting is 34k and after 9 months jumps to 57k, then 12 months later to 65k, then another 12 months later to 70k
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West Midlands Trains (inc. LNWR) - Trainee Driver - Recruitment Discussion
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Kaeyby
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Yes that is correct and the rest of the tests will be in stage two. Good luck!
Shirt, chinos and smart shoes is what I wore and pretty much everyone else was wearing the same on my assessment days. There was nobody in a suit if that helps.
Kaeyby
Member
Yes it does last for around 4 hours. Mine started at 08:45 but we didn't actually start any tests until 09:30 and finished around 12:30.
I wore a full suit for stage 1 and I shall be doing the same for my stage 2.
I personally see it as still part of the job interview.
That's just me though, im old school.
1 dude on my stage 1 rocked up like he had just been surfing....shorts, vest and backwards cap!
hay10mi90ls
New Member
Just wondering if those who have passed staged 2 have heard anything regarding a DMI date, thanking you
Nothing yet. When did you find out you passed and for which depot did you apply?
hay10mi90ls
New Member
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Around August time and wolvehampton
Same here. Sitting very patiently…..I feel it might be a littler longer yet.
hay10mi90ls
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ahh fair play , wolvo aswell? Yeh I’m thinking maybe dates will be sent end of this month
Percy Poodle
New Member
Hi I also passed stage 2 in August. They said there would be an update in October so checking my emails regularly, but nothing yet.
Stage 2 in June.....still no date for DMI. Cov.
1369phil
New Member
I passed stage 2 on the 1st Sept, applied for Bletchley. I'm pretty sure the application was for a start date in Spring 27 and not just a talent pool
Subutai001
Member
If it helps anyone - I passed both stages with the OPC earlier this year with another TOC - applied for Bletchley in May, passed the WM Trains sift in July and entered the Talent Pool. Then got the no further vacancies for chosen depot this year email end of July, then invited to DMI late September, and now passed DMI and hoping that means I'm now waiting for a course date/medical rather than being in another pool! Found out I passed the DMI the day after it took place.
Very similar situation. I passed my OPC stage 2 in May and got my invite for my DMI 2 weeks ago for Bletchley. Had my interview on Friday found out I passed today.
xenomorth45
Member
Has any other June 26 online sift peeps heard anything yet for Wolverhampton? Keep getting worried I have missed an email.
Amazing well done! What was the DMI like?
Thank you. It was tough but I found it more relaxed than the MMI. It was split into two parts. First part was about the company and why you want to be a train driver then they score you and if you pass you get on to do a further 6 scenario based questions similar to the MMI. I got the invite about 10 days before so hopefully you will hear soon.
For the company make sure you know the main routes the rolling stock and traction. The two brands LNW and WMR and their values. That's what they were mainly looking for that you had done your research. For scenarios just bring it back to safety and scenarios of where you've done shift work or how you stay calm in certain situations
1369phil
New Member
Very useful, thank you and well done
Great advice! Thank you. I applied November 2025 so I’m fairly patient with the whole process. I’m hopeful I’ll hear something before the end of the year but we’ll see.
BHMGuard
Member
XC accepts standard if you are BHM based. Chiltern and WMT are enhanced, obviously. Avanti also enhanced. FOC wise FL is enhanced, believe GBRf MAY be standard but you need a full pass of stage 1 and 2 before applying.
DaveChooChoo
Member
Has anyone that received the email about 2026 intake being over back in July had any extra correspondence?
No still waiting, its frustrating. I don't know whether to prepare for a DMI that may or may not happen.
DaveChooChoo
Member
I know I’m the same!! And if we don’t hear anything or our depot isn’t taking on should we apply elsewhere?? Very unclear.
BHMGuard
Member
In my honest opinion, if you have passes and aren’t applying elsewhere at the same time to get your key, you’re doing yourself a disservice.