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  1. Thedispatcher

    Ticket Stampers

    Hello, sorry if I’m posting this under the wrong section, wasn’t really sure where this would fit. I work for as a Conductor for a TOC who don’t supply ticket stampers and I really want a stamper of my own. I’ve approached a company who supply the Zifa stampers and I was quoted £315(!) for the...
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    Does failing an MMI cost you a “life”? Advice needed

    Hi there, Just wondering if anyone knows whether failing an MMI counts as a lost life in applying to drive. Also, have got one coming up and would appreciate any tips or advice on what to expect. Cheers.
  3. Thedispatcher

    Customer Service Officer, shifts and info, Leicester

    Good morning, Making this post on behalf of a friend who's applied for the Customer Service Officer position with EMT at Leicester. Does anyone have any information regarding the shift patterns, start and finish times, requirement for Sunday working and any other general information that could...
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    Driver Vacancy - Scotrail, Stranraer

    Hello all, wondered if anyone here knows anything about the depot, the nature of the work including routes and traction and anything else that might be relevant. Cheers, TD
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    Chiltern Assessment Day - TM SBJ

    Hi all, I've got an assessment day tomorrow for Chiltern, position is trainee train manager at Stourbridge. Could anyone offer me some pearls of wisdom, advice or a general impression of what to expect? I've done the testing before so that shouldn't be a problem but any other info would be...
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    Stage 2 assessment - GWR Train Manager

    Hello, I'm due a stage two assessment for train manager with GWR. I'm fairly familiar with the job description given I work with them on a daily basis, but I'm looking for some advice and information on the structure of the day and what I can expect. Any help will be very much appreciated...
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    GWR Bristol Phone Interview

    Hello, I've been scheduled for a telephone interview with GWR for a Conductor's position at Bristol. Could anyone help me with what I can expect and also what they're looking for? Thanks, TD
  8. Thedispatcher

    Conductor or Train Manager?

    Hi, looking for some advice. I've spotted vacancies for Train Managers and Conductors at Bristol for GWR. I need to decide which one I should apply for or perhaps even both. Can anyone tell me the difference in pay? Fairly sure I understand routes and traction but again information would be...
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    Platform Station Host - Leamington Spa

    Hi all, noticed recently that Chiltern want a Platform Station Host at Leamington Spa, with the actual duties being dispatch. Does anyone have any information on this job, what the station is like and so on please?
  10. Thedispatcher

    CrossCountry Senior Conductors

    Hi all, I've been through the process before but went out in the group exercise, I got feedback last time and they've called me back to see me again. Could anyone help me out with as much information as possible? What I really need is a rough idea of the interview questions if possible and...
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    Ghosts on the railway

    Evening folks, In conversation with a colleague tonight he told me about strange and potentially ghostly goings-on at the station I work at. I've heard other not superstitious railwaymen of some years tell ghost stories so I wondered if anybody on here had something to share? Cheers
  12. Thedispatcher

    Train manager Birmingham new street crosscountry

    Hello all, is there anyone on here that has been through the train manager/senior conductor recruitment process and could offer some guidance please? I know what to expect with Rules and Ticketing tests but am slightly unsure about the group exercise and the presentation on how I would give good...
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    Video interview - Senior Conductor EMT Nottingham

    Hi, I've recently received an email after an initial application asking me to record a video interview for a senior conductor position with East Midlands trains at Nottingham. Could anyone offer me some advice on what they're looking for or likely to ask, how long it should take and what I'll...
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    XC TM Manchester/Leeds or ATW Guard Chester - anyone heard back?

    Hello all, Applied for a few jobs a couple of weeks ago and just wondered if anyone had heard back so far. These were: Train Manager, Crosscountry, Manchester/Leeds Conductor, Arriva Trains Wales, Chester I'm assuming no news is good news, but wondered if anyone else had applied or...

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