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And with Derby signalling work there's going to be a shortage of depot work very soon for the drivers based there. We'll have to play lots of dart (there's one dart and a board).

Too be honest they're woefully short at Notts too. The numbers suggest that after the July course passes out they will be about even but that won't last long as there are still Mainline retirements, depot going to freight, the odd depot driver choosing to stay as a depot driver, drivers spadding...

Fundamentally, you're in. It's just a waiting game which is a bit tough. It'll be great handing in your notice so you can Foxtrot Oscar from your current position!

In my utopia world the call would have come before the Bank Holiday but hr are probably very busy, one man, one job etc. Keep the faith!

Yes but Derby is by far the best depot, everyone knows that!

Well done everyone. It won't be too long to wait, they're short of drivers so will be sticking to July, Oct etc unless anything drastic happens. You've got a golden ticket, enjoy the ride.

From memory it was about a week. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm way off. It's all done now, well done and congrats!

Anyone on the next course got a start date yet? I've been informed it will be July 2nd but don't quote me. I'm in the 4th week of training and loving it, it's a tsunami of information though and only going to get harder!

Aahh right, thanks for clearing that up!

Probably because NH is a joint venture between EMT and Northern? Also I'm not sure whether service drivers are in line for the natural progression to mainline with EMT because of this, although it would still be a good option I'd have thought

These roles get hundreds of applications. Take your time as applications filled in incorrectly or with poor grammar etc get binned but don't dilly dally!

The following link is a trainee service driver position for East Midlands Trains at Neville Hill. https://careers.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=2018-109 Good luck!

The point is 'if' they make changes, they might not. If someone fails the opc tests and uses all their lives then it would suggest that person does not have the necessary skills, especially for a driver role.

As for the driving assessments there is no set time when they change them. As research moves on and requirements alter then the assessment process may be tweaked but this is by no means guaranteed. If you have used your 2 lives up then that's pretty much it I would have thought.

Nope, was actually the 1000th reply to the original post. 1001st post.

Just commenting to get the 1000th reply. Good luck all for stage 4!

I've been a little concerned about this too. Having read a few threads I reckon it's a case of sticking to the rules, developing good routines and not becoming complacent. It's always going to be a concern but I think if it wasn't that's when you're most likely to get a SPAD! Also think of...

Well done. The hard bit is done, no major cockups and you're in!

Aaww that's a shame. Keep at it, this was a practice go, you'll get it next time! Stay positive!

Any news on the interviews?? It was great thanks! The induction is now over and everybody is really friendly, tomorrow is the first day of the 9 week rules and regs training. Eyes down, look in...