thanks, just posted to it. good luck for the future. You're in a much better position than 1000's of prospective candidates. You've met the required standard & Northern want you but there are loads of reasons why jpositions get pulled. From what I've read it mainly comes down to funding/ budgets etc. Hr have been great with me, keeping me informed and answering my (inane) questions. Is it possible for you to work from a diff. depot with more vacancies ? I know that there's loads of vacancies coming up for Manchester Vic & Picc in New Year for drivers & guards. Good luck from Dan