The Chiltern Railways website has been this afternoon updated, to remove the message about recruitment and include this ...
Due to high numbers of applications for the Trainee Train Driver vacancy we have had to bring the deadline for applications forward. We will no longer be receiving applications for this position. We would like to thank everyone who has shown an interest in working for Chiltern Railways and would also like to remind you that we will be recruiting for this position again next year.
It appears those who didn't make the 12th August deadline will not be considered, however, this would of meant you did have 5 days to apply however (including a weekend, which again is rare).