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    Northern Rail

    Thanks buddy, all going really well so far...
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    Northern Rail

    I’m still in the training school but yep so far it’s really good so no complaints from me just expect you will have lots to learn
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    Hi mate, Apologies I have only just seen this. I’m 6 weeks in tomorrow and honestly so far...

    Hi mate, Apologies I have only just seen this. I’m 6 weeks in tomorrow and honestly so far everything has been excellent. But be prepared to do an awful lot of study. The amount you need to learn may seem a bit overwhelming so put the hours in and you will be fine. Most evenings I tend to do...
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    Northern Rail

    I have just finished my 5th week of training as a trainee conductor and I have to say what a great company Northern is to work for. From the moment I started, through my induction and into the training Academy, everything is exceptional. The standard of training is second to none and i really...
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    Northern Conductor shift pattern

    I’m a couple of weeks into my training. Really enjoying it so far but yes there is an awful lot to learn and you be assessed on an ongoing basis so be prepared to revise at weekends but it will be worth it in the end
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    Northern Rail Induction

    Is anyone here starting their training on Monday 7th Feb in Manchester? I have my corporate training.....looking forward to meeting people from here.
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    Northern Staff Pass on EMR

    ok no problem I just wondered. I know in the bus industry, Arriva drivers accept Stagecoach/First passes etc as an example so just wondered if it was the same in the rail industry....
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    Northern Staff Pass on EMR

    Do EMR Conductors accept Northern Rail staff passes out of interest in the Cheshire/Greater Manchester area?
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    Different Guard Depot, Route and Traction cards

    Does anyone know what routes Northern currently operate out of Liverpool Lime Street?
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    What’s the role of a conductor like?

    Im a bus driver and to be honest at our depot, its always the same drivers that tend to find trouble and I think they enjoy the agro. Im much more relaxed to be honest and genuinely try to get along with people. No point making yourself ill through stress etc.....at the end of the day we want...
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    What’s the role of a conductor like?

    I’m super excited to be starting as a conductor for Northern based out of Liverpool Lime Street and my training begins in February. To those that are already working as a conductor, what is the job like in the real world? do you encounter many difficulties with the day to day job? What’s the...
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    Northern Conductor shift pattern

    thanks for you feedback mate.....really excited about starting so mega excited at the moment ;-)
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    Northern Conductor shift pattern

    thats brilliant....is it a good job and do you enjoy it?
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    Northern Conductor shift pattern

    thanks mate thats really helpful. Is it a 39 hour week youre paid for? and is a long weekend Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday off?
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    Northern Conductor shift pattern

    Liverpool Lime Street
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    Northern Conductor shift pattern

    I start my training for Northern as a Conductor in February and I am super excited. Whats a typical shift pattern once you have actually started your role? What are the long weekends like and is it normally a 10 hour working day?
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    Northern - Conductor Talent Pools

    Thanks mate, feeling mega excited….I have only heard good things about the role of the conductor so really can’t wait
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    Northern Conductor Interview

    Emergency situations, times when you have been under pressure, line working examples, tell me why you want to work for the company etc etc
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    Northern - Conductor Talent Pools

    I was in the talent pool for a matter of weeks then received my email stating I have a start date in February for Liverpool. Don’t give up hope people
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    Northern Rail Liverpool Depot

    Just wondering what routes operate out of Liverpool Lime Street with Northern?

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