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    TFW HR/Recruitment Contact Number

    Hi, Does anyone have a contact number for the recruitment team at tfw? I've sent a couple of emails and await a response. Thanks.
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    1992 Procedures

    Out of interest, what exactly are the 1992 procedures? What detail do they contain? And how do I go about obtaining a copy? Thanks....... 1692478785 Sorry, should not be in the careers section!
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    Etihad Rail

    Hi, Very random and a very long shot but would anyone have any contact information for Driving roles at Etihad other than those on their website? I know a few people have gone over historically and if I could liaise with someone who has that would be marvellous. Cheers.
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    XC Driver

    Hi, Query is, does anyone know if you're a xc driver at a depot, how long do you have to be working there before you can request a transfer to another xc depot? Thanks.
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    RSSB B1 Form

    Anyone know where can I get/see a RSSB B1 transfer of safety critical information form? Cheers
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    Train Manager/Conductor tests GWR

    Hi, I’m aware that applicants for trainee driver roles have two attempts at the series of tests. Does anyone know if there is a finite number of attempts that can be made at the tests for train manager/conductor roles? Many thanks.
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    Transfers

    Morning, Does anyone know if a qualified driver can transfer between toc’s owned by the same company? For example, can you transfer from SWR to GWR or vice versa? As both owned by First Group do they accept internal transfers? Thanks.
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    Interview - Dispatch

    Evening, Would anyone know if an interview for a dispatch role with GWR would be a competency/STAR type? Many thanks.
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    Covid-19 & The Impact Upon the Railways from a Train Driver's perspective?

    Not wanting to be a merchant of doom and gloom, I'd be interested to hear from drivers on how they perceive Covid will/could impact upon the railways (from a drivers perspective). I think that it's naive to believe that passenger traffic will return to pre-pandenmic levels any time soon (if...
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    WMT Pension

    As an external I'm trying to understand how pensions work within the railways and individual TOC's. The WMT defined benefit pension is this standard across all TOC's or do some offer better provisions than others? I'm starting from a low knowledge base on this subject but I'd be grateful for...
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    Re-nationalisation

    Hi, My query relates to a train driver role but I guess that it would affect all positions within the industry. I'm trying to understand the risk profile of entering the rail industry and I'm struggling to understand how a nationalised rail system would look if Labour got their way. Would it...
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    Trainee Train Driver Timescales

    Hello all, Quick query. Can anyone say how long each step in the trainee programme takes: Trainee to Newly Qualified to Driver Knowing the timeframe will help with planning finances. Many thanks.
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    Routes from Worcester - WMT

    Hi, I would be grateful for some advice in relation to WMT routes that run from Worcester or if someone could point me towards where I might locate the information. I have been researching and have located some info but nothing comprehensive. I'd be grateful for any help/advice. Many thanks.
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    Routes from Gloucester

    I would be grateful for some advice in relation to the GWR routes that run from Gloucester or if someone could point me towards where I might locate the information. I have been researching and have located some info but nothing comprehensive. I'd be grateful for any help/advice. Thanks.
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    GWR Gloucester

    I have been reviewing the GWR route map in relation to the Gloucester Station. If a Driver was based there what routes could they expect to run? Would anyone know the possible shift patterns etc? Really, I'd be grateful for any information relating to a driver working from Gloucester. I am...
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    Future Proof Employment

    Hi, I would welcome peoples thoughts on the main concerns within the industry today or those that might present themselves within the next say 5 - 10 years. I'm thinking of privatisation, driving automation etc. Those who already operate within the industry or those considering employment are...
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    Depot Driver

    Hi, Is a DD a legitimate stepping stone to becoming a trainee/driver? Also, would OPC assessments need passing, the job description is a little sparse. I have a DMI pending which would require relocation if successful, the wife's not interested. If DD could be a way in I'll lodge an...
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    Driverless Technology

    Apologies if this subject has been raised recently, I imagine it could have cropped up at some point. In the weekend paper there was was an article suggesting driverless trains may not be too far off. With technological advances I can believe that it could happen and have others considered...
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    Disclosure

    Morning, Can anybody clarify the level of disclosure for trainee driver? Is it basic, standard or enhanced? Thanks.
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    Atavt

    Hi, New to the forum so thanks for any advice. I have found the example test online, one simple question is the time given during the actual test the same as in this example? The picture does not hang around for long but if this is accurate then so be it. The reason I query is that the...

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