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Thanks for all the replies

Does anyone know if the rule about being paid your new grade while waiting to be released still applies? Read differing things, some say 12 weeks after you receive the job offer. Others say 12 weeks from the vacancies closing date.

Depending on exactly where you are. The closest locations will be Tyneside IECC in Gateshead, one of the signal boxes between Newcastle - Carlisle, one of the signal boxes on the Blyth & Tyne line, signal boxes around Middlesbrough. The Durham coast boxes are closing this year which may have...

No problem, glad I could be of some use. Best of luck with the exams

The one we were taught was tall pants T - time it will take to do the work A - arrangements at level crossings L - line to be blocked L - locations between which the work will take place P - protecting signals to be kept at danger A - any additional protection required N - nature of the work T...

S. M. T. W. T. F. S Off. RD. RD. RD. D. D. L L. N. N. RD. RD. RD. E E. D. D. D. RD. RD. RD. Off. RD. RD. N. N. N. RD The weekends aren't 12 hours, as the box closes Sat & Sun night E = 0530-1515 L = 1515-Close (midnight Sat & 2215...

It could really be anything from what I've read on here. But for me, I was interviewed end of August. Received verbal offer within 2 weeks My paperwork was sent towards the end of October My medical was end of November I started 6th Jan Started school 13th Jan a week later

Someone will probably correct me as I'm away to Block school this Monday coming. But I think you do a 12 week absolute block course and then another week for track circuit block conversion training.

Just wanted to extend a huge thank you to everyone on the forum for the wealth of knowledge and experience and also the help offered. I have my first day tomorrow so really looking forward to getting started. I read this forum start to finish last January /February and pretty much anything you...

Similar but from what I remember, the practice tests were more difficult than the real thing

Thanks for the replies Davieo & Saracen I'll drop an email to the LOM

I wasn't sure what my options would be, or if I would have any at all. With signalling school being 12 weeks and places being booked up well in advance I fear not being able to have any time off during. To make it a bit more complicated, it's only a 6 month FTC so pushing my start date back I'm...

Wondering if anyone can help me with a (rather specific) query? I have a medical booked in next week and if all goes well, will be awaiting a start date depending on spaces available at signalling school. My wife is pregnant and we are expecting at the end of March, which I fear will be during...

I had the same email. I'm guessing it was for the same post. I spoke to HR on the phone and they said interviews for two roles at the same location had been combined and so you could only technically attend the interview for one role. Although the way I understood it was you are considered for...

Just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who has contributed info on here. It's been a massive help to me preparing for a recent interview. Does anyone know roughly what a roster would look like for a box that does 12 hours on weekdays and is shut on weekend nights ( I think they are 9...