Recent content by Pilotman

First of all, congrats Laura in your new role. As another post suggests, it is best to wait until the course as it is tailored to the role's needs. Saying that it would involve an in-depth study of PTS to get you going. There is a PTS course (Free) available at uktrainingsolutions.com which is...

The fact you were offered a penalty fare is to prevent any further action by way of a penalty for the offence. If you hadn't been offered a penalty fare for various reasons, the inspector is authorised to report you. If reported, you must be cautioned as part of the reporting then this gets...

If you have received a penalty fare and paid this in full, no further action will be taken. Just ensure you keep proof of payment.

Hi Boski I agree with lxfe_mxtterz PTS would be your first point of call. In terms of anything else maybe wait until you get your trainer. If you want to get the heads up on PTS, you can visit http://uktrainingsolutions.com where you can go through the course at no cost. This site helped me and...

The first thing you will learn is PTS, try not to jump ahead into operational rules as your trainer will guide you through this in a structured way. If you wanted to get the heads up on PTS, there is a free module on the following link. There are other rule modules but I would stick to PTS...

Hi, Just thought I'd add to the chain. When I was trained originally, dependent on what TOC, they will normally be prepared with a robust training schedule so like others have said, do not worry and turn up on the day. If however, you want to get the heads up, my trainer introduced me to the...

Hi Sarah If it helps, this link may be useful. This site was used in my class when I trained as a driver and in all honesty, it did prove useful. I understand it was put together by a trainer. https://uktrainingsolutions.com In terms of leave/holiday, they normally plan this into the...

The way I learn a route is 1st I identify the route risks. This could be read through, read-across, short signal sections, etc. Also stations on a blind approach. If you can identify the risks first then if you do have a moment that you forget then if you drive knowing the route risks, it will...

Hi Jason It can vary between train companies, for example, GTR has potential exit weeks. On their old course format it used to be week 5 and week 14 of rules, 14 being the final rules. PTS you had 2 attempts and Southeastern unless it has changed you used to have 1 attempt at PTS. However...

Yes bud, fill your boots.. I think there is a couple of chargeable bits but yes all the modules are free to learn from we found it a great site and nice to refresh the rules which are kept up to date.

Yes, must say, have to agree with the guys.. Best to wait until you start, the instructors a great and will help and support you all the way. Things like rule books and sectional appendix and other publications will just confuse you at this point. Your first milestone will be Personal Track...

Hi Daz The PTS course here, you can learn for free and based upon a train driver's PTS. Might help but is quite involved http://uktrainingsolutions.com

Hi Mista Normally yes, but don't rely on it. Traction courses may differ in times due to unit availability but rules course and PTS should be daytime ie. 9-4 approx.

Yes, agree with Stigy. Regardless of what you know from your previous role, wipe the slate clean and learn it from a driver's point of view. Sometimes subjects can be more in-depth depending on the role. PTS is your first milestone, along with 14 weeks of rules. However, if they are working with...

If it helps, there is a lot of training material and tests on uktrainingsolutions.com, most of it is free but the SCAAT test is a cheaper version than the normal official one but is very much the same. In addition, when you become a trainee driver the other modules are absolutely free.