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Hi Daniel, David has got his medical next Wednesday in Leeds as there are no vacancies in Manchester. He is due to start his training on the 16th October. Thanks for the advice.
Hi All, I am at present in my training as a conductor for Man Pic. I was just wondering how you learnt your routes. I know everyone learns differently, I was just looking for idea's :D:D
Came home today from my first day of induction as a conductor for FTPE, for my Husband to tell me he has had a call from Northern today telling him he has got the job for Man Vic and starts on the 14th October. We really will be trains that pass in the night :D:D:D:D:D:D:D
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Are any of you aware of this website that opened on the 9th September. I don't know if this is correct for everyone wishing to become a train driver, but they are quoting the following:
What if I've previously failed the psychometric testing process?
That's no longer a problem...
Hi All just wondering if anyone from the forum is attending the induction 4 days at Huddersfield starting tomorrow? I believe there are Trainee Drivers, Drivers, Revenue Protection and like myself Trainee Conductors. I am sooooo excited to eventually be starting, although I know the next 6 weeks...
Hi Pip, sorry to read this, what might have happened is someone had a better pass rate than yourself. Your result stands for 3 years with FTPE so you wont need to retake them. Don't let this put you off. I passed everything 2 years ago and then the position was put on hold. I start my training...
Well done, I got my contract yesterday as well and I am still laughing at the fact they provide me with long johns as part of my uniform :). I am also really grateful for all the help and advice I received. It is great you have started a blog. I will look forward to reading it. I start my...
Hi Pip, well done on getting to the role play. Where have you applied for? I found the role play easy, just stay relaxed. I had an old lady who had taken her cat to the vets that morning and was distressed. I showed empathy and continued with my role, checking her ticket.:D:D
They are just...
Hi, I passed all my assessments with a TOC then put on hold. Over 2 years later the position was re-advertised, so I applied and then I rang the TOC to remind them I had passed everything with them. I didn't have to re-take anything, I just had my interview and medical and I start my training...