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    Qualifieds or Trainees selection decisions

    Hi did you move from Thameslink to Southern and for what reason? Thx.
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    Paper sift

    Me I just phone hr directly after a while to find out about my application.
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    Covid Redundancies?

    This. In fact without these fundamental staff the railway will be dead.
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    DMI passed Southeastern

    Congratulation:lol:
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    Orpington DMI advice

    You are too tense and desperate, relax and take onboard the advice of people who have passed very recently, you'll be fine. Remember you are good enough to get this far and It may help psychologically to also flip the table and think that as much as they are assessing you, you are also...
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    Would you leave a stable job for a trainee drivers job in this current climate?

    We British can be so negative at times is almost worser than any virus. Yes have some perspective but never lose hope. Just because there's been a setback doesn't mean we should stop hoping for a vaccine and things improving. To the OP have a positive approach to this opportunity and how it...
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    LNER Trainee Driver Jobs (18/03/2020)

    Hey do you know the increment pay as a qualified driver?
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    Adapting to Shift Work

    Yep it'll be tricky at start and like others said the biggest hurdle will be your family adapting as well, because once you have their understanding and support you'll sleep better and work/life balance will be much better. I feel all DMI's should include this question as it's vital to you and...
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    Is a job on the railway for me?

    It has its ups and downs but generally great industry to work for as you seldom see people leave once they join. Why don't you try it out and if not for you is not for you. I feel you need reassurance for the decision you have or going to make but ultimately is you that will have to decide and...
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    Would you leave a stable job for a trainee drivers job in this current climate?

    Go for it and once qualified you can apply to any TOC as a qualified driver. All the best m8.
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    LNER Trainee Driver Jobs (18/03/2020)

    Yes but they take your notes away. The best way to prep for this is is to have a clear mind and pick out the key points. Honestly you'll be alright, all the best.
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    Front line staff: are you worried about job security?

    True indeed. Never underestimate the power of the people, long live the union.
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    Scotrail Trainee Drivers (Ongoing)

    Thanks for your understanding but please do let us know if there is any significant move forward as you seemed to be in the know more than a lot of us on here. Thank you, stay safe and bless.
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    Front line staff: are you worried about job security?

    This is interesting. As some of you believe modernisation/technological advancement will lead to a decrease in human capital. But surely this has always been the case since the age of capitalism began. And I'm afraid this will continue long beyond our time with the Pareto Efficiency leading...
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    Scotrail Trainee Drivers (Ongoing)

    Hi @320320 hope you are well. I respect and really appreciate your updates and info regarding the north side depots and Scotrail in general as you seem to be in the know. But I believe what others are trying to say is if you can ease off slightly of the constant reminder that some D.I's will...
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    Front line staff: are you worried about job security?

    Is almost as if Covid has given this Govt a carte Blanche to push its agendas - DOO, Nationalisation, etc.. Oh how I wish we find a vaccine soon!
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    Lner trainee driver pay increases

    Hey @JA92 if you don't mind me jumping in I would also like to know about qualified driver pay increment for a friend. Thx.
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    Avanti and XC Salaries

    This is still confusing, are you saying no matter you book on time for spare you have to book off 11rs after and they cannot ask you to come earlier than your book on time?

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