Recent content by railman73

Hi, I have seen that there are vacancies for drivers at Polmadie depot - working with Virgin. I was thinking of applying, but was looking for some information on what the rota / rostering patterns were like. Currently work for ScotRail, so was looking to compare holidays / rest day patterns...

hi - yes i went to my local station i would also go to the station you have applied for..... you really need to make an effort here and i cannot emphasize that enough!!!! look at it from their point of view - they are about to spend the best part of 100k training someone to be a driver and...

Hi - this interview is fairly relaxed, its a time to show how much research you have done into the role of a train driver and about First Group. Hopefully you will have been to a couple of stations and talked to drivers or even a DTM. They will ask your life story both work and personal They...

Hi -- i also have the .exe files for this which i can send you if you still need -- just PM and let me know. Gary

Hi -- good luck with your assessment. I have just recently been through the whole process and started 3 weeks ago with ScotRail. Just want to say don't give up -- it is a long process, but i cannot stress enough that you have to give this your 100% attention -- you MUST do the research, there...

i had already asked this question here...... http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=71604

Counting the days mate! :-)

Congratulations! :-) Are you starting on the 5th November then?

Fingers crossed mate ! :-)

I found the reaction test not too bad -but i am used to playing games on the PS3 and the Wii - that apparently helps a lot. The final interview on the other hand i found much harder -- the questioning is so intense! I was constantly worried about saying something stupid. Had to really...

Hi NS - Sandra phoned me to tell me the start date. Seems like a few on the forum starting on the 5th. Wouldn't hurt to give her a phone to check.

hey Congrautlations to you -- i also am starting Motherwell. Got my contract though today -- makes it all real seeing it in black and white! It said to report to Atrium court for initial training - corporate introduction! Got my free rail pass through as well! Guess i'll see you there........

well done mate ! that's another hurdle out of the way..... Just been told - i start the 5th November .... :-)

Hi Vernon - having a military background is good -- i think the fact that you are used to discipline and can follow rule and procedures makes up a bit part of the job. Yes -- you will have another interview -- the dreaded structured interview!! This is hard going..... but as long as you keep...

Hi Vernon, Having not too long ago gone through this - all i can say is you need to relax. This is a fairly informal interview usually with 2 interviewers. The biggest thing i would say is make sure you know your stuff about Scotrail and First Group. You REALLY need to know the company and...