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    Why no container traffic Southampton to Bristol but plenty to Cardiff

    With a crew change at Cardiff/Bristol (the latter probably easier for the Eastleigh Intermodal men/alternatively Bristol Heavy Haul men covering)
  2. K

    Why no container traffic Southampton to Bristol but plenty to Cardiff

    Or alternatively, run into Liberty Lane, split train and run round, second half run to Wentloog and vice versa for the return trip. One Loco, one driver, one path. Easily achievable in a day.
  3. K

    Horn Gesture

    Arm up and down, create a brake in my book!! ;D
  4. K

    Freight trains - driving without a break

    Eat when you can, sleep when you can, pee when you can. Every freight man's mantra!
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    common age to be a trainee driver?

    I started my training course at 21, just ticked over to 22 a couple of days ago. Will be the youngest driver in my FOC when I pass out (all going to plan, of course!). Ages ranged from myself through to 54 on my course.
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    Abnormal ECG

    I wouldn't be too worried about it. I discovered previous to applying and successfully getting a drivers job that I had an abnormal ecg (innocent heart murmur). However, I also managed to pass a medical for the Royal Marines without any issues, which is where the heart murmur was discovered...
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    Freightliner trainee driver positions ('Graduate scheme')

    Out of interest, does anyone on Jan intake know which depots they are going to??
  8. K

    Freightliner trainee driver positions ('Graduate scheme')

    Reckon it'll be after Christmas, but until we get there we can guess all we want! :D I've had a little dabble on Zoopla but not really trying yet!
  9. K

    Freightliner trainee driver positions ('Graduate scheme')

    Andy, I'm moving from South Wales down to Eastleigh for mine. Probably going to chat to HR and see where the land lies, so to speak. And you mate?
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    Freightliner trainee driver positions ('Graduate scheme')

    Training will be at Crewe afaik. As Andy says letter will go into detail. I originally applied for Bristol but am happy just to have the opportunity anywhere! Once you're in... Look forward to seeing you all there! ;D
  11. K

    Freightliner trainee driver positions ('Graduate scheme')

    Just got off phone with Laura (FL HR). I've been offered a position in Eastleigh, start date 22nd September. We'll chuffed!! :D :D
  12. K

    Caledonian Sleeper

    Was on this. 90029 collapsed with knackered ETH at Crewe. Lick of paint solves all your problems!
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    Same here mate. Emailed HR end of last month regarding Westbury depot and they said that they...

    Same here mate. Emailed HR end of last month regarding Westbury depot and they said that they are waiting on the number of vacancies available. Told me they would contact again as soon as they know and that 'no news was good news'
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    See post dated 3rd April mate. All advice is there!!! Apart from that, just be yourself and do...

    See post dated 3rd April mate. All advice is there!!! Apart from that, just be yourself and do your best on the test stuff!!
  15. K

    I did some research into the DB Schenker profile and quite a bit of research into what type of...

    I did some research into the DB Schenker profile and quite a bit of research into what type of work that particular depot carries out, but it tended to focus on you more that anything else (don't write it off completely mind. You never know!!) Generally, I found it to be a good, relaxed...
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    Hi Dan. As to the final interview, it was with the Production Manager(s) of the depot you...

    Hi Dan. As to the final interview, it was with the Production Manager(s) of the depot you applied for. They did have all the information to hand from the driver assessment day and it was referred to for some of the questions. The managers interviewing me tended to ask a lot of questions...
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    Out of 5 of us starting, only 2 made it to interview as if you fail on one criteria test, it's...

    Out of 5 of us starting, only 2 made it to interview as if you fail on one criteria test, it's game over. My interview lasted for 2 hours, and considering we'd been on the go since 9am, I didn't leave until 6pm for a 3 1/2 hour drive back to South Wales! Knackering! Don't mean to put the...
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    Hello mate. They didn't throw in any extras for my driver assessment day, only stuck to the...

    Hello mate. They didn't throw in any extras for my driver assessment day, only stuck to the script as it were. Paper tests: Group bourdon, concentration, trainability and ability to recall information, writing a short report aswell based on info they give you. Computer tests: vigilance...
  19. K

    What does a freight driver actually do?

    We'll done! Hoping to get a phone call today as waiting without the foggiest is starting to take it's toll!! Hehe! :D

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