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A-driver

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Thank Christ for that. I didn't think there was a Hornsey Driver Depot but... I was prepared for some sort of new opening in relation to Thameslink Programme.



Right, roll on!
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Absolutely. Especially the other May / June waiters.







Afraid so - Here I come, 365s!







Ring them up then...


Hornsey driver depot along with Welwyn driver depot may well be a reality and sooner than you may think...in fact anyone going to kings cross (and possibly Hitchin) may find out about it relatively soon.
 
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A friend who was waiting for Kings X and applied in Feb last year also got a call yesterday, but is abroad atm so they left a voicemail for him to call them back, so we reckon that's them phoning him about a start date too.
That means 4 from this forum who got called yesterday.
 

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A friend who was waiting for Kings X and applied in Feb last year also got a call yesterday, but is abroad atm so they left a voicemail for him to call them back, so we reckon that's them phoning him about a start date too.
That means 4 from this forum who got called yesterday.

Would love to get excited but all the calls were for GN and I'm waiting on THAMESLINK

Maybe it'll be like waiting for a bus
 

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I called them back from the voicemail and they gave me the 29th of Feb or 7th of March. Out of Kings cross. Eight months of waiting!
 

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One may have been for Hornsey. Unsure of what she said on phone. She's going to let me know more.

Good news is there isn't a "Hornsey" depot, apparently, which just makes life easier getting to the Cross. Hornsey is mentioned because that's the training location and I suspect there's a fair bit of book-on there for mornings getting trains out? Either way I'm well chuffed.
 

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Just spoke to recruitment and the Feb 29th course might be pushed back to the 7th March and she will inform me when she's told.
 

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Has anybody else had an email from GTR about registering via their new recruitment system?
 

Blur fan

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Like that idea mention Bedford people

I spoke to someone yesterday to ask a question about holidays.
No change on Bedford, they are still waiting to hear about course dates.

I asked what we are expected to do regarding booking holidays. From reading between the lines from the answer she gave, either cancel the holiday if you have booked it, or take a different date course. I suppose I knew that would be the answer! No holiday this year then...
 

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Hmm no, is it an automated email?

Its asking me to register my details on their new recruitment system. Problem i am having is that my original application is still on the system I applied through.

Anyone else having the same issue?
 

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I spoke to someone yesterday to ask a question about holidays.
No change on Bedford, they are still waiting to hear about course dates.

I asked what we are expected to do regarding booking holidays. From reading between the lines from the answer she gave, either cancel the holiday if you have booked it, or take a different date course. I suppose I knew that would be the answer! No holiday this year then...

Typical hr response lol keeping their cards close to their chest don't want to let anything slip
 

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Didn't get that email. Going to wait till Friday.. then give them a ring. Waiting for London too. Like the others a plied in Feb and medical in June.
 

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Has anybody else had an email from GTR about registering via their new recruitment system?

I had this some time ago...

Originally Posted by RedZed View Post
Email received from GTR at beginning of August:

Dear Candidate,
Govia Thameslink Railway was joined by Southern and Gatwick Express on 26 July 2015 becoming the largest Train Operating Company in the UK.
We have launched a new recruitment system representing all four brands: Gatwick Express, Great Northern, Southern and Thameslink.
Therefore please can you re-register on our new recruitment system at GTRailwaycareers.com, to have access to the vacancy list and application process.
Please note: If you have previously applied for a vacancy on the current GTR recruitment system gtrcareers.com, your application will continued to be process through the system. However for any future vacancies you will need to re-register on the new recruitment system.
We are always keen to add new talent to GTR, thank you for your interest shown in working for our company and good luck with your future career.
Regards,
GTR Recruitment Team.
Emailed Claire today and got a speedy response as usual. She said nothing to worry about as it doesn't affect my application. They have had a changeover in computer systems and once they are ready to progress my application status will be upgraded accordingly.
 

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I had this some time ago...

Originally Posted by RedZed View Post
Email received from GTR at beginning of August:

Dear Candidate,
Govia Thameslink Railway was joined by Southern and Gatwick Express on 26 July 2015 becoming the largest Train Operating Company in the UK.
We have launched a new recruitment system representing all four brands: Gatwick Express, Great Northern, Southern and Thameslink.
Therefore please can you re-register on our new recruitment system at GTRailwaycareers.com, to have access to the vacancy list and application process.
Please note: If you have previously applied for a vacancy on the current GTR recruitment system gtrcareers.com, your application will continued to be process through the system. However for any future vacancies you will need to re-register on the new recruitment system.
We are always keen to add new talent to GTR, thank you for your interest shown in working for our company and good luck with your future career.
Regards,
GTR Recruitment Team.
Emailed Claire today and got a speedy response as usual. She said nothing to worry about as it doesn't affect my application. They have had a changeover in computer systems and once they are ready to progress my application status will be upgraded accordingly.

I had that one too, back in August. Received a similar one earlier asking me to click on a link and re-register my details. Its not filling me with much confidence....
 

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I've had the today email too. More concerning is the link takes you to a completely new job application for Trainee Train Driver that expires on the 29th of JAN ? .
This is really confusing. Think it's time to try to get an answer or 2.
 

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I've had the today email too. More concerning is the link takes you to a completely new job application for Trainee Train Driver that expires on the 29th of JAN ? .
This is really confusing. Think it's time to try to get an answer or 2.

Absolutely mate. I've accessed the link, completed everything asked and upon submission I am told that this "is a duplicate submission error"!?

Have you spoken to anyone yet?
 

RedZed

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I've had the today email too. More concerning is the link takes you to a completely new job application for Trainee Train Driver that expires on the 29th of JAN ? .
This is really confusing. Think it's time to try to get an answer or 2.

I think you might be right. I just had an email from Doreen advising that my application will be 'processed shortly' and I need to click a link if I "want to continue my application".

Not clicked on the link yet as looking on iphone and need to see on bigger screen to get better idea what its about.
 
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