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    New Thameslink Ashford depot

    Does anybody know when the new Thameslink depot in Ashford is likely to open? I believe it was meant to be 2018 but just wanted to know if anyone had a more acurate timescale? Thanks
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    Anyone starting on 1st November for Thameslink 14/03?

    Hi all Just seeing if there’s anyone else starting on the 1st November? Would be good to see if anyone’s on here that I’ll be training with.
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    Can I/should I transfer my pension?

    Starting as a trainee driver in November and would like some advice on pension. I appreciate I'll find out more once I sign up to the pension with my TOC but just trying to plan ahead. I currently have 12 years Fire service pension and would like to know if anyone has transferred a similar...
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    A big thank you!

    Hi all I have today signed my contract and accepted the role of trainee train driver ready to send back tomorrow. I would like to thank everyone on here for the valuable advice and information, it's been somewhere I've come to for assurance and it has helped me massively. To everyone...
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    Gtr/1403

    Hi all Apologies for creating another thread, I've tried asking a question in a previous GTR thread but didn't get an answer as it was a different recruitment campaign. Is there anyone on here that's been given a start date of November? I've emailed about formal offer/contract being sent...
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    Time taken to receive offer/contract GTR 14/03

    Hi Has anybody on 14/03 received their offer and contract yet. Just wondering how long it took for it to come through after your medical? Also was it through the post or by email? Thanks
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    Ideas for the best railway documentary?

    Hi all Just wondering if anyone's got any ideas for a documentary series on the railway worth downloading? Looking for present day rather than older ones. Thanks
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    Pension and union membership

    Hi all Just a quick question to some who may know. When you start as a trainee, do you immediately join the pension scheme and does contributions differ from TOC to TOC or is it a national pension? Roughly what contribution percentage is it from the employee? Also is union membership...

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