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    Trainee Train Driver - London Midland

    See you all on the 29th of Jan! It’s my birthday today what a present!
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    Trainee Train Driver - London Midland

    Mus, I have to agree with game146. Good luck when you reach that stage and sorry I can’t be of any help.
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    Trainee Train Driver - London Midland

    Got it thanks Game 146. My screen wasn’t showing the icon but I tapped it where you described it to be and the login screen appeared. It also says offer.
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    Trainee Train Driver - London Midland

    Hi Driver Dan, My medical was a pass. Game 146 I've visited the careers section on the new website but can only find current vacancies list and no where to log in. Could you perhaps point me in the right direction ?
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    Trainee Train Driver - London Midland

    Hi I’m a Birmingham applicant and can confirm that my application has been carried over to the new TOC. I was re interviewed in November and had a second medical in December in preparation for a potential course in the new year. I’m also aware of other potential trainees for Birmingham re taking...
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    Trainee Train Driver - London Midland

    Mine came through too Driver dan might be seeing you soon fingers crossed!
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    Trainee Train Driver - London Midland

    That’s along time to be in the pipeline. I’ve been in it since July last year but like you say it seems there may be light at the end of the tunnel for us all. Good luck with you’re medical !
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    Trainee Train Driver - London Midland

    Had my reinterview a couple of weeks ago and was told that they were hoping for a January course. However Having spoken to recruitment today I was told my medical date should be confirmed in a couple of weeks and there would be no course in January.
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    Can I/should I transfer my pension?

    Hi George999. I have 15 years fireservice pension and came out of it a year ago as I'm currently in a talent pool awaiting a start date. Bit premature maybe but the extra money is coming in handy for the time being. I visited my brigades pension department last year to discuss my options where I...
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    Trainee driver oppurtunities drying up?

    Thanks for the kind words JonnyH. If it was a case of just being patient and waiting for a start date I could quite happily do that but with all these obstacles and variables popping up and not knowing if I will be offered a position after all the hard work and waiting so far is frustrating to...
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    Trainee driver oppurtunities drying up?

    I'm in the talent pool with LM. Applied for the job in August 2015 and have been told no courses now until 2018. This I assume is because the same happened with LM as with EMT. Once Abellio take over the 2018 courses could be subject to change according to my last email received from...
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    London Midland Qualified Train Driver Interview

    I'm currently in the pipeline for trainee driver having completed the process including medical over a year ago. Must say I'm beginning to wonder if I'll ever get offered this position in light of this.
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    Trainee Train Driver - London Midland

    Mine says "offer" too RUUDBOY.
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    Trainee Train Driver - London Midland

    I used the messaging facility in my careers portal. They got back to me the next day.
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    Trainee Train Driver - London Midland

    I emailed them once the new franchise had been announced and the email I received confirmed I would remain in the pipeline however it also mentioned a reinterview would be necessary and I would be contacted I due course.

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