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    Been offered an OL apprenticeship with Network Rail

    Hello M84, Congratulations man! OHLE is the future so they say, so definitely a good discipline to get into. See that hour distance as a trade off. Track is not where you want to be lol unless you plan to get into the Tech team/office. The starting salary if I remember correctly is around...
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    Operative - (signalling)

    Yes it would include questions based around the 8 NTS, with additional questions on electrical equipment such as a circuit etc there will also most likely be an electrical practical where you will have to wire a plug and use tools. They'll be assessing you on your technical ability and safety...
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    Apprentice Interview

    Hello, Coming this far is great and shows that you have been doing something right! I can offer some advice, coming from a maintenance background working on OTM. First of all its good to know about the rolling stock, the mechanics and engineering side but don't forget about other important...
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    Journey - Greater Anglia Trainee Driver

    Been a while but glad to hear that you have passed! What was the Mod 5 assessment like?
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    Training courses

    One day I believe, maybe be 2 if its DC Rail. It will most likely be the first thing you do.
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    Training courses

    Personal Track Safety (PTS) to start with and then you'll gain competencies through courses.
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    Last minute tips ....

    I'd definitely make sure to learn as much info on the TOC, it's visions, aims, traction/class,managing director/directors etc
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    Apprentice Freight Drivers.

    Neither have I, at what stage are you?
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    Journey - Greater Anglia Trainee Driver

    Very informative and definitely amazing for you to share your experience. Thank you!
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    A day in the life

    What kind, if you dont mind me asking?
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    Rejoining Network Rail - Pension and Travel etc ?

    Anyone know what happens to the pension in an instance where a NR employee moves to a TOC as a trainee driver?
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    Journey - Greater Anglia Trainee Driver

    Sorry I thought mainline and depot were put together?
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    Journey - Greater Anglia Trainee Driver

    Aren't you both in the same class?
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    Journey - Greater Anglia Trainee Driver

    Its Set Driver Reminder Appliance I believe. To remind drivers the signal is red so they don't SPAD. Correct me if I'm wrong OneLowban :P

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