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    Train Manager Pre-course Study Advice?

    First of all, congrats Laura in your new role. As another post suggests, it is best to wait until the course as it is tailored to the role's needs. Saying that it would involve an in-depth study of PTS to get you going. There is a PTS course (Free) available at uktrainingsolutions.com which is...
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    Penalty Fare

    The fact you were offered a penalty fare is to prevent any further action by way of a penalty for the offence. If you hadn't been offered a penalty fare for various reasons, the inspector is authorised to report you. If reported, you must be cautioned as part of the reporting then this gets...
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    Penalty Fare

    If you have received a penalty fare and paid this in full, no further action will be taken. Just ensure you keep proof of payment.
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    Swr metro guard course

    Hi Boski I agree with lxfe_mxtterz PTS would be your first point of call. In terms of anything else maybe wait until you get your trainer. If you want to get the heads up on PTS, you can visit http://uktrainingsolutions.com where you can go through the course at no cost. This site helped me and...
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    Southern - starting as trainee driver

    The first thing you will learn is PTS, try not to jump ahead into operational rules as your trainer will guide you through this in a structured way. If you wanted to get the heads up on PTS, there is a free module on the following link. There are other rule modules but I would stick to PTS...
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    Preparation for a trainee driver course

    Hi, Just thought I'd add to the chain. When I was trained originally, dependent on what TOC, they will normally be prepared with a robust training schedule so like others have said, do not worry and turn up on the day. If however, you want to get the heads up, my trainer introduced me to the...
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    Trainee train driver training

    Hi Sarah If it helps, this link may be useful. This site was used in my class when I trained as a driver and in all honesty, it did prove useful. I understand it was put together by a trainer. https://uktrainingsolutions.com In terms of leave/holiday, they normally plan this into the...
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    Route learning tips please?

    The way I learn a route is 1st I identify the route risks. This could be read through, read-across, short signal sections, etc. Also stations on a blind approach. If you can identify the risks first then if you do have a moment that you forget then if you drive knowing the route risks, it will...
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    WMT Initial Knowledge Training Question

    Hi Jason It can vary between train companies, for example, GTR has potential exit weeks. On their old course format it used to be week 5 and week 14 of rules, 14 being the final rules. PTS you had 2 attempts and Southeastern unless it has changed you used to have 1 attempt at PTS. However...
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    Driver training Prep

    Yes bud, fill your boots.. I think there is a couple of chargeable bits but yes all the modules are free to learn from we found it a great site and nice to refresh the rules which are kept up to date.
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    Driver training Prep

    Yes, must say, have to agree with the guys.. Best to wait until you start, the instructors a great and will help and support you all the way. Things like rule books and sectional appendix and other publications will just confuse you at this point. Your first milestone will be Personal Track...
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    PTS Learning Advice - New Job

    Hi Daz The PTS course here, you can learn for free and based upon a train driver's PTS. Might help but is quite involved http://uktrainingsolutions.com
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    Trainee Driver Training

    Hi Mista Normally yes, but don't rely on it. Traction courses may differ in times due to unit availability but rules course and PTS should be daytime ie. 9-4 approx.
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    Trainee Driver Training

    Yes, agree with Stigy. Regardless of what you know from your previous role, wipe the slate clean and learn it from a driver's point of view. Sometimes subjects can be more in-depth depending on the role. PTS is your first milestone, along with 14 weeks of rules. However, if they are working with...
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    Train driver Awareness and recognition Test

    If it helps, there is a lot of training material and tests on uktrainingsolutions.com, most of it is free but the SCAAT test is a cheaper version than the normal official one but is very much the same. In addition, when you become a trainee driver the other modules are absolutely free.
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    PTS Test

    Hi Peltsy I was a bit slow to react to this post but glad you passed. For anyone else you can study and take a mock exam for PTS at https://uktrainingsolutions.com Best of all it's FREE!
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    PTS Training

    Hi Mista If it helps the following website is a great insight to PTS, best of all it's free. If your doing the DC element then there will be a practical element which involves using the short circuit bar, obviously not on a live rail but some training locations have a dummy 3rd rail. You will...
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    Revision

    Yes, i used this site and very useful. Must say i paid for the drivers rules refresher and was very in depth and very similar to a final rules exam. I heard about this site as it was being used in class and certainly took away the boredom from "death by powerpoint"...
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    Training

    Hi Sebby Firstly congrats on getting through the recruitment process. Normally depending on TOC it would be about 8 people to a class, however to help with social distancing some TOCs are restricting this to 4. This doesn't mean the other 4 wont start at the same time, just means 2 trainers in...
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    Train Driver online prep courses

    Hi KJ83 Not sure if its the same but the OPC which is the recognised standard has tests at the fraction of the costs, probably a little late now you've purchased but there practice material are at:- https://www.theopc.co.uk/candidates/practice-tests/ or https://www.uktrainingsolutions.com...

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