Scotrail Trainee Drivers (Ongoing)

[akoj]

Finally got the news I was waiting for, passed the MMI. Massive relief!

 

[stushe86]

Im still waiting to get a date for testing and I'm waiting for Glasgow

 

[Dk1992]

Hi all

I was hoping to hear back from anyone who is currently on the driver training programme or has qualified to find out how the schedule works.

I want to have an idea of how the weeks and months of training go in order to plan for child care and to let my partner work around my schedule.

Any info would be much appreciated.

 

[Krisd88]

Hi all

I was hoping to hear back from anyone who is currently on the driver training programme or has qualified to find out how the schedule works.

I want to have an idea of how the weeks and months of training go in order to plan for child care and to let my partner work around my schedule.

Any info would be much appreciated.

Would be keen to find out too!

 

[tallpaulself]

Re contract, you'll probably receive it the day you're due to hand in your months notice, which is a bit stressful, that's what happened with me and others I know. I only know of one person who got hers 5 weeks before start date. And also, once you get your contract they're not the best with communication lol

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That's actually probably not bad news as it could be down to a shortage of DIs. There's been talk of our DIs possibly having to double up trainees, which understandably they're not keen for....double length of time to pass out, and double the paperwork for the DIs. So they're maybe waiting until some DIs are freed up. Is it a 6 month reserve pool still?

Thanks for this! Nothing like last minute eh?

 

[C4ke]

Hi All.
Been an avid lurker for a while now.
I was informed I have passed my first set of tests at Atrium court(group bourdon, beeps etc.). Could some one please dm me with any info or help on the interview stage that's next please.

 

[Samsanbor]

Hi all

I was hoping to hear back from anyone who is currently on the driver training programme or has qualified to find out how the schedule works.

I want to have an idea of how the weeks and months of training go in order to plan for child care and to let my partner work around my schedule.

Any info would be much appreciated.

The first week they will give you a schedule tailored for your course and depot, including dates etc.

It will look something like this:
Online induction, 2 days.
PTS and basic railway principles, 10 days.
Cab experience turn 1, 5 days.
Operating trains in service, 10 days.
Cab experience turn 2, 5 days.
Out of course and emergencies, 10 days.
Cab experience turn 3, 5 days.
Basic core traction training 15 days.
Training train 10 days.
Traction conversion 1, 10 days.
Training train, 5 days.
Traction conversion 2, 5 days.

Practical train handling with an instructor, minimum 263 hrs / minimum 70 days.

Risk awareness module, 5 days.
Depot specific risk awareness, 5 or 10 or 15 days.
Rules revision, 5 days.

Verification 15 / 20 days.

Please note when training at Atrium Court days are Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm.
Schedule and courses can be slightly different depending your depot and tractions.
When out with your instructor will follow his/her shifts, no Sundays are allowed unless for ad hoc or prior management agreement.

Hope this helps.

 

[Jmonty24]

The first week they will give you a schedule tailored for your course and depot, including dates etc.

It will look something like this:
Online induction, 2 days.
PTS and basic railway principles, 10 days.
Cab experience turn 1, 5 days.
Operating trains in service, 10 days.
Cab experience turn 2, 5 days.
Out of course and emergencies, 10 days.
Cab experience turn 3, 5 days.
Basic core traction training 15 days.
Training train 10 days.
Traction conversion 1, 10 days.
Training train, 5 days.
Traction conversion 2, 5 days.

Practical train handling with an instructor, minimum 263 hrs / minimum 70 days.

Risk awareness module, 5 days.
Depot specific risk awareness, 5 or 10 or 15 days.
Rules revision, 5 days.

Verification 15 / 20 days.

Please note when training at Atrium Court days are Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm.
Schedule and courses can be slightly different depending your depot and tractions.
When out with your instructor will follow his/her shifts, no Sundays are allowed unless for ad hoc or prior management agreement.

Hope this helps.

Great insight for upcoming training, thanks!

 

[Kuksoolgirl]

The first week they will give you a schedule tailored for your course and depot, including dates etc.

It will look something like this:
Online induction, 2 days.
PTS and basic railway principles, 10 days.
Cab experience turn 1, 5 days.
Operating trains in service, 10 days.
Cab experience turn 2, 5 days.
Out of course and emergencies, 10 days.
Cab experience turn 3, 5 days.
Basic core traction training 15 days.
Training train 10 days.
Traction conversion 1, 10 days.
Training train, 5 days.
Traction conversion 2, 5 days.

Practical train handling with an instructor, minimum 263 hrs / minimum 70 days.

Risk awareness module, 5 days.
Depot specific risk awareness, 5 or 10 or 15 days.
Rules revision, 5 days.

Verification 15 / 20 days.

Please note when training at Atrium Court days are Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm.
Schedule and courses can be slightly different depending your depot and tractions.
When out with your instructor will follow his/her shifts, no Sundays are allowed unless for ad hoc or prior management agreement.

Hope this helps.

The course has since changed , I don't know much about the new format other than traction and train handling is earlier than the previous timetable , which I also did.

 

[Samsanbor]

The course has since changed , I don't know much about the new format other than traction and train handling is earlier than the previous timetable , which I also did.

This is correct, the content is still the same but they are trying to give trainees an earlier experience in the cab instead of bombarding too much with lot of theory information regarding rules and traction.
The very 1st of the "new format" started last April.

A note to say that the overall length of the course leading to the final qualification won't change.

 

[380101]

This is correct, the content is still the same but they are trying to give trainees an earlier experience in the cab instead of bombarding too much with lot of theory information regarding rules and traction.
The very 1st of the "new format" started last April.

A note to say that the overall length of the course leading to the final qualification won't change.

You only do 1 week of cab turns now on the new course.

The new restructured course was scheduled to start in 2024, but due to shortage of driving instructors at depots it was delayed and only began in April 2025.

The main changes, as you alude to, are earlier practical train handling with a driver trainer, which is far more beneficial to a trainee compared to weeks 2 and 3 of cab turns.

 

[tackleberry43]

Has anyone got a start date for the beginning of October.

 

[doonhamer]

Has anyone got a start date for the beginning of October.

I’m the 16th October for my induction.

 

[tackleberry43]

I’m the 16th October for my induction.

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I’m 2nd and 3rd. Just wondering if anyone on here was on the same dates

 

[Toastal]

Good evening folks…Big Congratulations to all those who have been successful and awaiting course start dates of late. Please can someone in the know help me square away something in my mind. The “5 year rule”, regarding validity of assessment passes etc……what exactly does this mean? Do you need to have passed all of the assessment stages and commenced an induction course within that time? What happens if you get put into a hold pool that extends beyond the 5 years after your first assessment day? Any help and advice on this matter would be greatly appreciated. Kindest regards, T

 

[Class2ldn]

You need to be on a course before they expire, if you're put into a pool and it's longer then they will expire and you'll have to redo them unfortunately

 

[Kelly26021986]

Anyone been allocated to yoker recently on this thread? My depot was meant to be Glasgow central but got an email Tuesday last week saying it’s changed to yoker.

Just curious to see if anyone has started recently/ or waiting to start in yoker.

Feel free to DM me if you prefer.

Hi im the same. My original was Gourock and they asked me if i would go to Yoker. I have my interview on Tuesday.

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Hey all, I just heard back that I passed my DMI and am now moving on to the 2nd set of assessments and MMI interview.

I managed to get the tests off of a legend in here and I've been practicing them. Finding the ball and track and concentration test easy enough but the photo memory oones a bit hit or miss so I'm spending more time on that.

Any advice on MMI interview from anyone who has been recently would be really appreciate. The advice I got for DMI on here was brilliant and really helped

Hi I have my DMI on Tuesday. Any tips of sites etc. Thanks

 

[WannaBeDriver2]

Has anyone been waiting more than 5 months to hear back from a DMI? I was told during the interview that I would hear in the next week or two and its been radio silence from the initial person who contacted me regarding the interview, I must have sent at least 10 emails!!

 

[BigChungus]

Congratulations on your significant life events! If any of your contact details have changed just make sure you notify them. The content of your CV won't matter at this point.

I have a pal, December 2022 applicant, who just had their firsts assessment in April. Railway recruitment can take ages.

Thank you!

That’s a relief to hear, it’s hard to hold onto hope when it takes this long and you see other applicants already starting

 

[jimmy88]

Anyone currently on training able to send me a DM please. Got a question. Thanks

 

[henke7]

Anyone got an induction date for the 4th of September?

 

[Dk1992]

Anyone got an induction date for the 4th of September?

Yeah, I’m on that one mate

 

[henke7]

Yeah, I’m on that one mate

Nice one mate, I'll catch you there. You gonna be Yoker as well?

 

[Dk1992]

Nice one mate, I'll catch you there. You gonna be Yoker as well?

I’ve not been told what depot I’m at. How do you know?

 

[henke7]

I’ve not been told what depot I’m at. How do you know?

I just emailed recruitment and asked.

 

[J1mbay]

How long are people waiting for there contract prior to starting?

 

[hamonatrain]

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I’m 2nd and 3rd. Just wondering if anyone on here was on the same dates

Hey. Tried to send a dm but couldn’t work out how to lol. I am same 2nd and 3rd for online induction and start at AC on the 6th!

 

[weeman]

Hi everyone

I passed the DMI about 6 weeks ago and they said they would be in touch. I was just wondering how long it maybe takes before I get invited to the stage 2 assessment and does this include the MMI at the same time? Should I be getting in touch with them for updates?

I have been practicing the tests, but not entirely sure what to expect on the MMI. Any heads up would be appreciated

 

[J1mbay]

Just wondering what’s involved in the two day online induction, does this have to be on a device with a camera function eg zoom etc?
Many thanks in advanced.

 

[Jeffers89]

Yeah, you can use the same examples



No problem, will send you a DM mate!

Hi there, I have my MMI coming up soon

Yeah, you can use the same examples



No problem, will send you a DM mate!

Hi Mate got notification I’m through to the MMI stage. I can’t find the questions in here any chance you could DM me these as well. Cheers

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I sent you a DM bud

Sorry to jump on this as well but any chance you can point me in the right direction also. Cheers and best of luck