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I’m a driver with LNER currently and had laser eye surgery back in 2009 way before I joined the railway. Just declare it, he’ll be fine.

While this thread is back up and running, just a quick Question. What staff travel do Kings Cross drivers get? Starting as a qualified in the next few weeks, and interested to know if they get PTAC for discounted London underground? Cheers

Hello mate, I received an email yesterday evening saying I was successful along with a number of other people. They’re looking at the number of vacancies they have and will be in touch at a later date. Did you receive the same email?

Great Northern / Thameslink Hornsey (Innerlink) Kings Cross to Baldock via Welwyn Garden City and Hertford North Finsbury Park to Moorgate Finsbury Park to Cannonbury turnback Letchworth yard Hertford and Welwyn Sidings Hornsey Depot Hitchin Up yard Sign only 717’s (Outerlink) Kings...

Anyone on here got information regarding Euston driver depot, routes signed, traction (Pendolinos and voyagers?) Links etc? Is there also parking at Euston? Considering putting in an application. Any info is greatly appreciated!

I am a qualified train driver and have the go ahead from my current TOC to join the Police Specials. Wondering what people’s thoughts were on here? Secondly do you think being a special will affect prospects of applying to other TOC’s and them less likely to employee me as I have a secondary...

Cheers mate, this is very helpful and makes the role much more appealing

Hi there, was just wondering what the current benefits are for Eurostar Drivers? Do they receive a Priv for 75% off other TOC’s? Quite a big perk to loose.

EC123, thanks for your reply. Much appreciated. Will apply when they open up.

Anyone able to help with the above? Cheers

Hi guys, just wondering if anyone can help regarding what LNER’s T&C’s are like? Rest day work, Sunday’s, bank holidays, Kings Cross / Bounds Green Car parking? Staff travel arrangements, reciprocal travel with other TOC’s? Also any idea of when they maybe recruiting again for qualified drivers...

Hey, no worries, any questions just ask. The earliest sign on is a Brighton link job at 0428 and the latest start time is a night job at 2308.

Hey Donnadwb, yeh am currently a driver at Cambridge for GTR. There’s currently 2 links, a Brighton and a Maidstone link. Most drivers in the Brighton link now sign all the way to Brighton, with the remainder route learning very soon. The Maidstone link are waiting out until maybe end of this...

Ok mate that’s interesting, thanks for that! I was in the Army, and we were so restricted on what we can use in there and they tested for all the banned products, that’s why I ask. You’ve got to watch what gym products you use nowadays

Im a qualified driver in the south and I’m a gym junkie! I was wondering if anyone knows what types of proteins, BCAA’s, testosterone boosters, Creatine etc anyone has ever had checked out Via DRM’s or Company medical staff to be safe and not resulting in a failed medical pee test! With New...

How was your medical? How long are you there and what should I expect?

Quite possibly. I'm happy either way to be fair. I'll keep you updated though after my medical. Hopefully you get a medical date ASAP

Well either I guess, hitchin, Bedford or kings cross. So a mixture of them both. I haven't specified nor have they.

I had my DMI the other day and found out I passed within about 2 hours. They booked me in for a medical straight away on the phone for 2 weeks time. Surprised they didn't do the same with you when you got told the good news!

Thanks for all the information here, I'm definitely going to declare it. I just spoke with GTR HR and they said they do accept Laser Eye applicants and for me to attend the medical, however it is on a case by case basis. BUPA apparently do all the tests at there clinic on the day of the medical...