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  1. Mattmatt

    Two handed coordination test

    Does anyone have any tips for practicing on the new Two Handed Coordination test for driving? (I've passed all others except that & the structured interview) last time I failed (in Feb) I was told I was too slow, but with amazing accuracy.... Colleagues have told me that they whizzed through it...
  2. Mattmatt

    Guide Bridge Parkway?

    Having just read an article in this weeks 'rail' and noted that Alliance rail are looking to plan a Leeds - Euston service via Stockport (as a map shows), but oddly mentions via Man Vic. But there's a station mentiond on it called Guide Bridge parkway, does anyone know of such plans for the...
  3. Mattmatt

    Is there any truth that the national standard for train driver tests are changing?

    I was told today that as of Sept 13, (this year) the tests are changing, meaning that if you've failed them before and was unable to sit the test again. You will now have your 2 strikes back again! This came from a bod within Northern Rail and someone i trust. So my question to others who...
  4. Mattmatt

    Rail staff passes - not ATOC passes being used on other TOC's services

    Hi there; Being a very new person to the railway world, (Conductor for Northern - still in training) I have a question more so for X Country & London Midland Guards / Conductors; But would also like to know what other rail staff think too? Would you accept a Northern Rail staff pass on...
  5. Mattmatt

    National Rail ticketing to metrolink & vice versa

    Hi, Perhaps someone might be able to explain this ticket cost anomaly. Reddish North (National Rail) to Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink) It's a journey I make quite regularly, however I have noticed that there is a price difference if I purchase my ticket from Chorlton. It would...
  6. Mattmatt

    Should Manchester have an orbital Tram route?

    I apologise for asking such random questions; but I have been reading posts on other forums where Manchester Council talks about the 2nd CC and there would be no where to put a third should the need arise etc. (my only answer would be along Deansgate etc) But has there ever been any thought...
  7. Mattmatt

    First Metrolink T68 withdrawn today...

    Taken from Trams today on Facebook, i thought people might like to read it. They offer some great info on trams etc. The people who write this blog knows their stuff. First ever second generation tram is withdrawn In 1992 a new era for tramways in Britain began following the launch of...
  8. Mattmatt

    Metrolink PSR job

    hi there; This post is now into the interview stages; which i have an interview on the 11th April. However; my question is why on earth is it a day long process! 09:00 - 16:00 (providing you make it passed the morning part anyway!) & what is involved, can anyone shed any light on this...
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    Tram, Train on the Marple route vs budget announcement of trains to Sheffield

    Evening; Just wondering if people know much more about the possible tram/train trials for the 'Hope Valley route, - Marple' I read it the other week, I believe that TfGM are looking into it all; but today in the budget boy George announced that trains to Sheffield on the very same route...
  10. Mattmatt

    Two applications, same Job, interview for one, rejected for the other!

    I've had the rejection email from Northern about a conductors role at Man Vic; however; I used the same application with no changes for the same role at Man Pic & have got an interview? I'm Curious now as the Job spec etc are both the same down to the full stops etc I just copied & pasted and...
  11. Mattmatt

    Customer Service Assistant/Shunter - Virgin

    Hi, I spotted it just this morning, and closes on 1st Feb. Anyone know what elements of shunting there might be? I can only imagine it would supporting the shunter driver whilst doing small consist movements from sidings to platform? I can't imagine there is a huge amount as it's linked...
  12. Mattmatt

    Practice tests for potential new Railway employees

    Now this thread may appear somewhere else, but as I have found some good examples of tests, I though i'd share it with others. In my quest to find suitable training material, and not paying the high prices advertised on the net. I found the the following, others may have found it too...
  13. Mattmatt

    First Scot Rail - trainee driver posts 12/10/11

    HI there; just wondering if anyone applied and has heard from First on etc; either been rejected or been asked to come to assessment day? I applied and have not heard anything yet?

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