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    Which locations would increase my chances of gaining a job on the railways?

    Hi guys I cannot see a thread that answers this question -sorry. I am looking at moving to increase my chances of getting a job on the railways but not sure where. I would like to be a train driver/train mechanic but just getting into the rail industry would be nice. What qualifications...
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    Train driver medical

    Does anyone know if anyone has ever passed railway medicals with mental health problems? Would being in a safety critical role first help do you think? I am an ex lifeguard. Maybe I should be a conductor for 5 years.... Thanks guys
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    Shunter Assessment Day SE

    Does this mean shunters are exempt from taking these tests or are they required to take them again for train driver roles? Thanks
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    Talent pools and other advice

    Hi guys I would appreciate it if you could answer some questions I have. Thanks in advance. I would like to save myself time and TOCs time. 1) Once accepted into talent pools for train drivers and conductors how long do TOCs keep you in the talent pool for? I have an application with GWR...
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    Train driver medical

    Hi I would like people to just be honest with me as no TOCs will answer me. I had a suicide attempt in October 2014, am I going to fail a railway medical...train driver or otherwise? Thanks
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