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  1. navydavy1968

    Greater Anglia Trainee Train Driver

    Liquid1904 check your inbox! Ta
  2. navydavy1968

    Hi Liquid1904, I used to be a copper and my shoulder number was 1904! Now a driver for AGA and...

    Hi Liquid1904, I used to be a copper and my shoulder number was 1904! Now a driver for AGA and look to be honest the training wages are crap and I had kids, had to relocate etc.. but now I'm qualified and on full wages plus overtime, I earn twice as much as a fully established copper does and...
  3. navydavy1968

    Greater Anglia Trainee Train Driver

    Hi just wondering where you got this info from? Was it on the application form? thanks
  4. navydavy1968

    Study Material Trainee Train Driver

    If you're really bored one day you could take a trip up and down the route you will be driving on making a note of stations. You're going to have to learn those so doing them earlier than later won't be any harm. I also agree with learning the phonetic alphabet. That's something you'll need...
  5. navydavy1968

    FGW Penzance Qualified Driver Jobs

    Thanks for that Mintona!
  6. navydavy1968

    FGW Penzance Qualified Driver Jobs

    Sorry I should say this is for qualified driver post. I'm hoping (not holding breath) that things might go a bit quicker depending on how badly they need drivers. As OP said, anyone from that neck of the wood's opinion welcomed!
  7. navydavy1968

    FGW Penzance Qualified Driver Jobs

    Hi Guys and Gals, Just doing a bit of research for Penzance. I (and the wife) quite fancy it (and even though the routes and diagrams are fairly 'limited' I'd still be happy doing it) What I don't want to do is put an app in and then wait for 12 months while they decide what to do. I've got...
  8. navydavy1968

    Listening to Music whilst driving?

    I listen to the voices in my head arguing !
  9. navydavy1968

    Hi there, thanks for writing and yes I am a driver based in Cambridge, whoever told you Im...

    Hi there, thanks for writing and yes I am a driver based in Cambridge, whoever told you Im quite accomplished though is a little bit wide of the mark lol! Concentrate on getting a database of questions/answers for applications as opposed to mastering your cv...the reason why I say this is...
  10. navydavy1968

    Aspiring train drivers one day course

    I did the course in 2009, and although it didn't provide any solid help, it was a good day out, and I did learn a few tweaks for my application. At the same time he came out with some time wasting advice that was not required in the end. In particular he drove the point that we all need to read...
  11. navydavy1968

    Greater Anglia West Anglia headcodes/stopping patterns.

    I had that very interview about a year ago and I can't remember them asking questions like that mate. more about you and what you have done etc. plus a bit about the company ie what abellio do.
  12. navydavy1968

    Railway Rules Questions and Answers

    Hi Im a trainee driver and I'd love to know if there is a Rules question and answer database that you can access for revision purposes. I know we all have a rule book, and you definitely need to refer to it from time to time, but I think I would find it a big help if I could revise in small...
  13. navydavy1968

    Colas Rail Trainee Train Drivers

    I imagine you would hear about your app through other channels, being internal, would you not pr?
  14. navydavy1968

    Trainee drivers Freighliner HH

    Hi Guys, does anyone know where you do the training ? Is it a centralised training school or straight to your depot of choice?
  15. navydavy1968

    DB SHENKER private assessments only place in the whole uk?

    Whatever gave you that idea?:wink: Good luck with your apps, where have you applied for so far?
  16. navydavy1968

    DB SHENKER private assessments only place in the whole uk?

    What about the company in Watford? OPC? Do they still do private assessments?
  17. navydavy1968

    Greater Anglia Driver Interview

    Not worth it mate...I will be moving!
  18. navydavy1968

    Greater Anglia Driver Interview

    Good luck to all interviewees!:)
  19. navydavy1968

    Greater Anglia are recruiting Trainee Drivers

    Sledger and Chris check yr pm.s!!
  20. navydavy1968

    Southern conductor assessment for this week

    Read your private messages mate!

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