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    Northern - 45 minute commute time

    May seem unfair but it's in place to mitigate fatigue.
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    Drivers banned medication list.

    As a general rule anything ending INE is a normally a no but always declare with work and get guidance
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    Trainee drivers with Avanti

    They did a talent pool last January and in not aware of anyone that's heard back? This will undoubtedly be trainee positions covering all depots
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    Single mum thinking of train driving. Possible?

    Logic would say place yourself in the middle of Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield as you need to be a commutable distance. Experience would tell you to pick an area that's good for your family and close to have a short commute so hold out for the opportunity to arise. Commutes vary and I...
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    Single mum thinking of train driving. Possible?

    You have every opportunity to get on and be successful. Railways apprenticeships are just a spin so companies can claim back the money from the government and most Tova advertise them that way these days. Passenger is the world to be in with kids IMO but it will still make life a struggle as...
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    Train drivers overpaid?

    Paid for what they know not what they do
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    Qualified driver Avanti Liverpool

    Think everyone's in the same boat
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    Northern driver (West side) salary

    From memory first year 21700 after one 43400 then 47000 then full whack (currently 54500) give me a shout if you need anything
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    Qualified driver Avanti Liverpool

    I did hear a rumour it was out back till later in the year.
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    Rapid deployment driver - Freightliner

    Similar to the mobile gbrf position from what I've heard
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    Northern - Driver Training Apprenticeship, Blackpool and Liverpool (07/04/22)

    No need to explain the details buddy, it just hinted at potentially commuting from either for these NW positions. As Northerntech highlighted it may be a good idea to drop them a message to clarify things to save any potential issues going forward
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    Northern - Driver Training Apprenticeship, Blackpool and Liverpool (07/04/22)

    Can you elaborate on commuting from two different addresses
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    TPE Manchester Picc roster

    As per title would anyone be able to pm me the roster (starter link) for TPE at Manchester Piccadilly please
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    Returning to driving after a few years break?

    It's been like the across the industry. A good friend of mine had to start over as a trainee after 18 months away. Realistically any common sense would have had them do a TNA and put productive quickly
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    Returning to driving after a few years break?

    After a year away you now start over under European license rules.
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    Recommendation for boots to wear while driving trains

    I've always paid out for magnums personally. They last well are comfortable and if your lazy like me can get them with zips
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    TPE Trainee Train Drivers - Manchester & York (21/09/21)

    Interesting how they move forward with this. I got offered the day almost immediately after the online SJT. Sadly couldn't make it and failed to get hold of anyone to reschedule
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    Mainland Train Driver or Tube Driver?

    I mean how do you compete against that. Matty has knocked it out the park and I cannot agree more. You'll have to way up the pros and cons for your own personal circumstances. I enjoyed the tube and I enjoy the mainline and I would generally steer people towards the mainline. Congratulations on...
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    Merseyrail Guard Assessment Day

    It's not guaranteed but keep your head down, do the job to the best of your ability and you should be ok.

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