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Indy3995

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Tracker400 said:
So today was a good day. Received a conditional offer and have a medical booked. I also have a provisional start date for training, in a few months time. So relieved to finally see the light st the end of the tunnel. Hope more of you have good news soon.
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Many congrats pal, bet you are over the moon! I hope I hear the same news soon. Im in the wait for Penzance and have been in that pool since Aug last year. Well done pal!
 
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Many congrats pal, bet you are over the moon! I hope I hear the same news soon. Im in the wait for Penzance and have been in that pool since Aug last year. Well done pal!
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Cheers mate We’ve been in Talent pools for about the same amount of time so hopefully it won’t be too long before you hear something.
 
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Tracker400 said:
So today was a good day. Received a conditional offer and have a medical booked. I also have a provisional start date for training, in a few months time. So relieved to finally see the light st the end of the tunnel. Hope more of you have good news soon.
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If you don’t mind me asking does it confirm your starting salary and rough timescales of pay increases at all?
 
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Daydr3am3r said:
If you don’t mind me asking does it confirm your starting salary and rough timescales of pay increases at all?
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They haven’t given me any of that yet. It’s only a conditional offer at the moment, but after my medical and security check a formal one will be made. I guess that could be the point at which all that is clarified. I’ll try and keep people informed.
 
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Tracker400 said:
They haven’t given me any of that yet. It’s only a conditional offer at the moment, but after my medical and security check a formal one will be made. I guess that could be the point at which all that is clarified. I’ll try and keep people informed.
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Great thank you!
 
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Tracker400 said:
So today was a good day. Received a conditional offer and have a medical booked. I also have a provisional start date for training, in a few months time. So relieved to finally see the light st the end of the tunnel. Hope more of you have good news soon.
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Congratulations! Waiting for Oxford too......Hopefully the rest of us don't have to wait forever haha
 
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Derv Dooville said:
I’m in the pool for Reading and have a start date.
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Just had a phone call today Derv, have start date and medical booked for Reading pool.. over the moon. Though I’ll keep restrained until all the checks come through!!
 
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This is all great news, well done to all those with conditional offers! So this I assume is a previous talent pool? Do we know if that one is any indication of moving things forward for this latest drive?
 
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Tracker400 said:
They haven’t given me any of that yet. It’s only a conditional offer at the moment, but after my medical and security check a formal one will be made. I guess that could be the point at which all that is clarified. I’ll try and keep people informed.
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LFC78 said:
Just had a phone call today Derv, have start date and medical booked for Reading pool.. over the moon. Though I’ll keep restrained until all the checks come through!!
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Im in same boat with conditional offer, and have passed medical security conditions. Anyone got the formal offer through yet?
 
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Zr_9854 said:
Im in same boat with conditional offer, and have passed medical security conditions. Anyone got the formal offer through yet?
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Still waiting my end atm too, was told 6th May, medical also passed, just waiting for the final offer to arrive. Hopefully in the next day or two. Anyone else got the same date provisionally for Reading?
Also does anyone local to Reading know anyone who rents rooms please? I am going to have to find somewhere to stay for a couple of months until I can get sorted out. Any help would b greatly appreciated.
 
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LeGrimpeur said:
Can anyone tell me what class units Paddington sign for?
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Hi There
Paddington LTV Drivers sign 387's & Turbos. Top Link Drivers also sign 800's and HST's. Not sure if new intake Drivers will sign HST's though.
 
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dean smith said:
Still waiting my end atm too, was told 6th May, medical also passed, just waiting for the final offer to arrive. Hopefully in the next day or two. Anyone else got the same date provisionally for Reading?
Also does anyone local to Reading know anyone who rents rooms please? I am going to have to find somewhere to stay for a couple of months until I can get sorted out. Any help would b greatly appreciated.
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Hi Dean,

I've on hold for July 1st. They offered me May 6th, which I was not able to do. Have my medical booked for next week.

Does anyone know how long the course is at Reading? Also what traction will I be driving? (I believe trains operating are 387/166/800).
After 20 years in my current career, this is an exciting new chapter for me! :)
 
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AlanUK78 said:
Hi Dean,

I've on hold for July 1st. They offered me May 6th, which I was not able to do. Have my medical booked for next week.

Does anyone know how long the course is at Reading? Also what traction will I be driving? (I believe trains operating are 387/166/800).
After 20 years in my current career, this is an exciting new chapter for me! :)
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Hi Alan
I believe the first 12 or 19 weeks are classroom based with a little front end riding involved there.
To start with you will learn Turbos and 387's. 800's are for top link i believe
 
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AlanUK78 said:
Hi Dean,

I've on hold for July 1st. They offered me May 6th, which I was not able to do. Have my medical booked for next week.

Does anyone know how long the course is at Reading? Also what traction will I be driving? (I believe trains operating are 387/166/800).
After 20 years in my current career, this is an exciting new chapter for me! :)
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Can I ask how long you were in the pool for and when you got your offer?
 
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Eggs&Bacon said:
For what station is that.? If you don’t mind saying please.
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AlanUK78 said:
Hi Dean,

I've on hold for July 1st. They offered me May 6th, which I was not able to do. Have my medical booked for next week.

Does anyone know how long the course is at Reading? Also what traction will I be driving? (I believe trains operating are 387/166/800).
After 20 years in my current career, this is an exciting new chapter for me! :)
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Thank you! I'm looking forward to it. My grand father was a train driver in France for the SNCF, and I guess him taking me in his cab when I was aged 8 planted a seed somewhere, so 32 years later, here am I! :)
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Magic mate..meant to be. Enjoy
 
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AlanUK78 said:
Hi Dean,

I've on hold for July 1st. They offered me May 6th, which I was not able to do. Have my medical booked for next week.

Does anyone know how long the course is at Reading? Also what traction will I be driving? (I believe trains operating are 387/166/800).
After 20 years in my current career, this is an exciting new chapter for me! :)
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Congratulations mate, I have been offered and accepted May the 6th. Look forward to meeting you in July when you start.
 
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Dean, do they not provide a hotel for you during training? Worth a check.
 
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LCC106 said:
Dean, do they not provide a hotel for you during training? Worth a check.
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Hi.
Only if training away from home depot. I applied for Reading so that is classed as my home station.
I don't mind as once I find somewhere I can then settle down and study in the evenings.
Just so chuffed I was accepted, so will do anything needed now to make sure I get through it.
 
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Today is a good day, after applying in October 2017, I’ve just had the magic email “congratulations you have been placed in the Talent Pool for Paddington”.8-)
 
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