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  1. Driver068

    Apprenticeship Driver - London King's Cross (10/01/24)

    https://lnerjobs.co.uk/jobs/vacancy/apprentice-driver---kings-cross-2530-london-kings-cross-station/2548/description/ Good luck to those who apply.
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    Air/Braking Systems

    Hello all, I'm currently a train driver and the main trains i drive are DMUs. Im wondering if there are any books, publications or even traction manuals i can obtain copies of to assist me in my knowledge of the air/braking systems i currently use. Ive been driver a while so there is a little...
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    Northern - Apprenticeship Train Driver - Darlington (16/04/23)

    Train Driver Grade: Driver Salary: £23,576 - £54,500 per annum About Northern We are transforming… and we are on the lookout for smart, forward thinking and motivated people to join us on our journey. You’ll help us to grow our business during this exciting time, shaping rail travel in...
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    XC - Apprentice Train Driver - Plymouth (24/03/2023)

    https://jobs.deutschebahngroup.careers/en_US/jobsGlobal/JobDetail/Apprentice-Train-Driver-Plymouth/188291 1679316859 Good luck for those who apply.
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    LNER - Apprenticeship Train Driver - Newcastle (07/03/23)

    https://lnerjobs.co.uk/jobs/vacancy/apprentice-driver-newcastle-1862-newcastle-central-station-/1880/description/ 1677593438 Good luck to those who apply
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    BR Class 180 - Adelantes

    I wanted to post a thread in regards to the above. As far as i am aware Grand Central and EMR and the only TOCs that currently use this rolling stock after Hull Trains introduced their 800s varient. I understand Grand Central are experiencing alot of problems with the Adelantes and i am...
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    Overhead Line Equipment Terminology?

    Hello, thanks in advance on my query below. I have been reading through a SA lately and i am wondering what the terminology FC and TSC might be be in relation to locations on routes. I am assuming its relating to OHLE but unsure. Cheers
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    Northern - Driver Training Apprenticeship, Blackpool and Liverpool (07/04/22)

    https://northern.engageats.co.uk/ViewVacancyV2.aspx?enc=mEgrBL4XQK0+ld8aNkwYmOH2WwE/xoCXgCiFnjvimePoMzS8ExTzkhXvoquUXg1B0MJyYyCbd3je6XDRQmHconFXmop8is93MuP/AOh5jtxGZ0cyxdYyteI1/HBaYW2dFoCy/7417aRGevVOX6lX5g==...
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    Lumo - Customer Experience Ambassador (12/03/22)

    https://www.firstgroupcareers.com/vacancy/lumo-customer-experience-ambassador-018375-newcastle-railway-station/18405/description/ Currently advertised on Lumos own website - good luck to those interested
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    Qualified Vs Apprentice positions

    Firstly apologies if this has been discussed else where or in the past. For a number of years now majority of TOCs and FOCs are going down the apprenticeship route for hiring drivers - from where I live there are about 6 TOCs Inc OAO who have hired apprenticeships trainees over Qualified...
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    Increase in services possibly come May 2022

    Hello all and thanks in advance. I was wondering if anyone can explain or point me in the right direction for the information if necessary. Unsure if already posted on the forum so apologies. I am interested to know, as some TOCs are increasing some services possibly come May 2022 time table...
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    DB Freight

    I have seen DB Freight are advertising for Qualified Drivers at various locations nationwide. In particular i am looking at the Tyne and Wear location. Firstly i assume that will be Tyne Yard based and secondly has anyone any information on routes drivers possibly sign, shift pattern and how...
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    Northern train driver apprenticeship - Newcastle (17-09-2021)

    Location Newcastle Driver Apprenticeship Grade: Driver Salary: £23,576 - £54,500 per annum About Northern We are transforming… and we are on the lookout for smart, forward thinking and motivated people to join us on our journey. You’ll help us to grow our business during this exciting time...
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    Grand Central - Trainee Train Drivers (Various)

    Grand Central are looking for Trainee Train Drivers for BOTH Sunderland and Bradford if any one is interested. https://jobs.deutschebahngroup.careers/en_US/jobsGlobal/SearchJobs/?3_388_3=124275&3_371_3=977503
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    Cross Country - Leeds

    Anyone from XC or whos in the know and could provide any information about the depot please would be greatly appriciated such as.... Routes and traction signed Rest day pattern Earliest start and latest finish Link pattern ect Do they sign Neville Hill Many thanks
  16. Driver068

    Trainee Train Driver - London Paddington

    For those who are interested. What routes do London Paddington drivers sign and where do they conduct training? https://uk.firstgroupcareers.com/vacancy/trainee-train-driver---paddington-012760/12790/description/
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    Safety of the line records

    Hi all, I am interested to know what normal procedures are in place by TOCs and FOCs in regards to candidates applying for Qualified Driver roles with incidents on their records. Do most companies only consider candidates with clean records or are some taken into consideration with 1, 2 or even...
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    East Coast Trains Ltd

    Hello all, Im interested in the opportunities and what the future may hold with the emergance of First East Coast Trains. I have been looking into this open access proposal, which im lead to believe is going ahead from May 2021. However im curious if this is the case as ive heard it may NOT be...
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    Grand Central Trains - North East

    Again Grand Central trains are looking to recruit more Qualified Drivers in the North East region. Would anyone who knows or works for GC be able to provide any information in regards to: Shifts and rest day pattern? I also hear they are negotiating a new pay rise? They dont have a rest day...
  20. Driver068

    Cross Country (Ncl) - Questions

    Hello, I am posting this thread in relation to the Newcastle depot please. Im hoping in the near future to move nearer to Newcastle and hopefully move over to cross country as a qualified train driver. So in advance im doing some research. Would any one from the depot or whos in the know answer...

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