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    Tube Strikes: 3rd-6th August (Now 24th to 27th August)

    unfortunately the financial situation has changed since then. also, back then the government had a funding agreement with TFL that has since stopped.
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    Tube Strikes: 3rd-6th August (Now 24th to 27th August)

    well, the word on the street is that night tube was never financially profitable so it does beg the question why bring it back when you’re looking to save money.…. my opinion is that if the government push for its return then they should subsidies it but instead they want the workers to pay for...
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    Tube Strikes: 3rd-6th August (Now 24th to 27th August)

    i think it was around £200 before tax per duty. This time it’s around £115 as far as I’m aware.
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    Tube Strikes: 3rd-6th August (Now 24th to 27th August)

    I agree, only thing I’d correct is LU actually offered more money for doing the duties back in 2016 than what has been tabled now.
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    Tube Strikes: 3rd-6th August (Now 24th to 27th August)

    as far as I’m aware they went on strike before because they didn’t want to do night tube. And the strike action achieved this as a new role was brought in instead (PT night tube drivers). now they are striking again for the same reason. Cos they still don’t want to do the night tube duties...
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    Tube Strikes: 3rd-6th August (Now 24th to 27th August)

    Yes, it’s relating to the end of the night tube grade and incorporation of night duties into full time rota. as stated, more talks planned for tomorrow.
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    LU Night Tube Train Operator - Part Time

    good luck with your road test. which line you going to, if you don’t mind saying?
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    Previous experience before applying

    for me a lot of it comes down to luck, preparation and ability to get through the tests. you’ll need luck/constant searching to see the advert in the first place and get your application in before it closes. you’ll need luck to get through the paper sift. A good, clear c.v may help. Don’t...
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    Unions

    Ive asked myself the question about unions many times and this is what my conclusion was; I immediately joined a union upon joining the railway as it was highly encouraged. I looked at the union and sometimes disagreed with their actions and/or approach. I looked at the company I work for and...
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    Awaiting start with TFL

    Im no expert on these matters but my guess is it will only be a matter of time before another bailout is agreed. it’s just what has to be sacrificed to get it. I.E larger congestion charge zone, pension, reduced t&c’s, free travel for children and elderly. No one yet knows. and like always in...
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    TFL training or Training within the Industry

    I know this is the case upon starting employment with them. But as the person has not yet started their position I’m not sure if this will still be the case. just surmising here but let’s say the CSA job never materialised cos of the covid thing. so I’d say call them up and ask the question...
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    Revising for assessments for trainee train driver.

    No, there was no maths like that as such. get through the assessments then research about the interview. This forum already has lots of topics relating to the MMI and DMI (interviews). but I would concentrate on 1stage at a time.
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    Revising for assessments for trainee train driver.

    use the practise material they send you. These will be similar to what the actual tests consist of. Do them a few times using a few different methods if you wish. See what one works best for you. initially I struggled with one of the practise tests. So I made sure I took extra time to re-read it...
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    Cant drive a car can i still apply?

    there is nothing that says you must have a driving license to drive a train however they will ask you the question, how will you get to work if your duty starts at 4am or finishes at 2am. some companies put on staff taxi’s but I’d think it be a big advantage for the company to know you can get...
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    LU Night Tube Train Operator - Part Time

    any news for you guys since being furloughed? I hope good news comes soon.
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    Train driver working hours

    we are entitled to overtime from the second after our book off time. And yes, many people do submit 1 minute of overtime and it gets rounded up to 15 mins pay.
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    LU Night Tube Train Operator - Part Time

    not allowed to do overtime. Unless your train is running late due to delays etc at the end of your shift. dont know the ins and outs but this was something the unions pushed for.
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    LU Night Tube Train Operator - Part Time

    I would say unlikely in the very near future at least. Maybe in a couple of months but I’m sure they’ll have a backlog to deal with by then with all the cancellations.
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    Application Process

    some companies have an agreement in place where they encourage ex military to apply for positions. And the MoD actively try to help ex military into new jobs. i believe the TOC I work for actively recruited ex-military for controller positions via the ex-military scheme.
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    Competencies for Trainee Train Driver (TFL)

    Firstly, if you are not already aware, research the STAR method when facing a competency based interview. They will expect you to use this format and hear about what YOU have done in the past. If your answers are vague or missing information they will ask further probing questions to get the...

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