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    Propelling/ Driving from other than a leading cab.

    Hi All Looking for some help if possible, can someone actually fully explain what propelling is and it’s speed’s related. Also it’s difference to “driving from other than a leading cab” I have come across conflicting issues With speeds and think I may have my wires crossed. I always thought...
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    Dmi Southeastern trainee train driver preparation advice.

    Hi Your best bet is to use the search bar at the top of the page, there has been hundreds of posts on this topic with tons of advice. Good luck
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    Northern Trainee Drivers - Newcastle & Darlington (25/03/21)

    Try to be patient people, it’s understandable that your frustrated but do be mindful that there are literally hundreds of people they have to sift through. Northern operate more services than any toc in the north so obviously have more vacancies to offer, sift, interview.....ect. The people at...
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    Northern Trainee Drivers - Newcastle & Darlington (25/03/21)

    This is the intention, but in all honesty a lot of the time does not happen. I know of people being given 3 months notice while others as little as 2/3 weeks.
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    Northern Trainee Drivers - Newcastle & Darlington (25/03/21)

    Congratulations and Well done. What depot have you applied for?
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    Northern talent pool 2021

    Northern run courses in Leeds and Manchester at various times throughout the year depending on company demands and more so depot requirements. If you get offered a start date then it will be a specific date, they do not give you a choice of dates so to speak. You can always reject the date they...
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    Driver course June.

    Yeh, fingers crossed it doesn’t change anything. A large group from the north then. I am York.
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    Northern Trainee Drivers - Newcastle & Darlington (25/03/21)

    Hi there, what depot have you applied for? Have you passed all your psychometrics and just need to pass the dmi then medical? fingers crossed for you my friend. Good luck
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    Driver course June.

    Yes, it is my friend. What depot are you If you don’t mind me asking? The others that you know of from your depot also? Very happy to hear there’s other Conductors on the course, it helps in a way. Good luck with your medical, sure you’ll have no probs. 1621018962 Thanks, and yes, I entered the...
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    Driver course June.

    Formal? And can I ask why your asking?
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    Driver course June.

    Thanks, it’s with Northern.
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    Driver course June.

    Hi everyone, Been a while since I posted. Eventually did get a start date which was back in early 2017. 4 years as a conductor and after a long slog and many, many tests and assessments I am now on the countdown to my start date as a Driver. Passed application, video interview, assessment day...
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    Application expiry

    Hello all. Found out some dissapointing news recently. I have passed the process for a trainee conductor with Northern. I am on hold for a training start date.I have recently been told that I may be waiting some time. I have also been made aware of the application 9 month time limit. My...
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    How long to hear back from NR?

    Did you actually mean " Network rail" or Northern Rail"? Reason is I have application with northern which currently states "application under consideration"
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    Training - Trainee Driver for Northern Sheffield

    passed the process and are on hold , does this mean a definite job or do some people never get in?
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    Northern course dates.

    Hi mate, When do you start? Is it for conductor also?
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    Northern course dates.

    Thanks for the reply my friend. Can I ask how you know this? My application was for Sheffield. Nigel
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    Northern course dates.

    Hi everyone. Recently passed the interview and assessment with northern for conductor, am on hold for course dates. Anyone else? I am aware of a course starting on 5th sept in Leeds and one starting 19th sept in Manchester. Seems a little late to get on either of those but has anyone any...

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