Which TOC’s want enhanced or national passes

[Victornc]

Sorry if been mentioned/asked already but how do you find out which TOCs require certain pass marks? I here some are happy with national and others want enhanced but which want which? I’ve applied for Northern rail and don’t know which mark they want/accept. Or any other TOCs for that matter. Any help or guidance would be great

 

[L401CJF]

I know DRS and TPE are both enhanced.

A quick phone call to the OPC a few months ago confirms an enhanced pass for one TOC isn't always the same standard as an enhanced for another. A standard pass is the same across the board, but enhanced level is set by each particular TOC

 

[PickleTree]

Sorry if been mentioned/asked already but how do you find out which TOCs require certain pass marks? I here some are happy with national and others want enhanced but which want which? I’ve applied for Northern rail and don’t know which mark they want/accept. Or any other TOCs for that matter. Any help or guidance would be great

Freightliner is also advanced.

 

[BigBus]

I know DRS and TPE are both enhanced.

A quick phone call to the OPC a few months ago confirms an enhanced pass for one TOC isn't always the same standard as an enhanced for another. A standard pass is the same across the board, but enhanced level is set by each particular TOC

This is correct, MTR has the highest enhanced standards followed by ARL. The OPC confirmed this few weeks ago.

 

[43066]

I wonder if MTR and ARL insist on such high standards because of the intensity of the work on their networks. That would stand to reason, I suppose.

It’s worth clarifying (I’ve seen the question asked before) that no heed is paid to standard/advanced passes for qualified drivers moving TOCs.

The only things looked at are driving record and time spent in the grade (and of course getting through the interview).

 

[DA1]

Do the enhanced parts only relate to the paper tests or do they also relate to the computer tests besides the VSE which is optional for TOCs to use anyway?

 

[baz962]

Only paper apparently