West Mids Trainee Drivers - Any Info??

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Hi,

There was an advert for trainee drivers at West Midlands a few months ago.

Has anyone who applied heard anything back?

Just curious.

 

[Westcoast-ting]

Hi,

There was an advert for trainee drivers at West Midlands a few months ago.

Has anyone who applied heard anything back?

Just curious.

I got a reply saying they are looking for talent pool for 2019 so be patient.

 

[hoppy1671]

There's applicants from 2014 and 2015 still waiting so prepare for a loooooooooong wait.

 

[Greaseball3220]

Ha ha, makes you wonder if anyone's actually died waiting for a train driving opportunity.

 

[Eddie9372]

I've got a mate who has just finished his 8 months and he said the last of the talent pool start feb/March 19 so might know before Christmas

 

[StaffsPM1]

Worth also pointing out that both driver trainers have left WMT within the last month. They are currently borrowing DIs to get things done, but they are desperately needed at depots. Some drivers from previous courses are sat around in depots waiting for DIs to get on with their training. As said above, prepare for a loooooong wait!

 

[Westcoast-ting]

Emails received today stating they are looking over applications and hope to have answers by the end of the year !

 

[bionic]

There is an advert out now for qualified drivers at Crewe and New Street.

 

[Set_DRA]

Worth also pointing out that both driver trainers have left WMT within the last month. They are currently borrowing DIs to get things done, but they are desperately needed at depots. Some drivers from previous courses are sat around in depots waiting for DIs to get on with their training. As said above, prepare for a loooooong wait!

Same as GTR then! Absolute shambles over there.

 

[flatcap]

Going to be next year for the next course. As said earlier February/March!