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    Failing train driver assessments that other companies don't use

    Hi all If I fail an assessment other than the core train driver assessments (Mechanical Comprehension, Trainability for Rules and Procedures, Group Bourdon test, Reaction and Coordination tests and Structured Interview) with one TOC yet apply to another TOC that doesn't use these assessments...
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    Train Drivers Safe Personality Questionnaire

    Hi all, does anyone know if failing the Train Drivers Safe Personality Questionnaire will count as a fail in the train driver assessment process? Thanks in advance any replies :D
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    FGW Trainee Drivers (closes 15/07/11)

    Hi all, congrats to all that have been successful, was wondering how many vacancies they have as I have been invited to do an assessment (applied for Paddington depot) but it seems a few people have already been offered some of the positions, so was wondering what they're thinking might be as...
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    FGW Trainee Drivers (closes 15/07/11)

    Hi all, just wondering if anyone has been to the assessment with FGW having already completed some or all of the tests and whether they made you resit everything or just resit what you had failed previously? Thanks in advance for the replies.
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    Sandite Train horn blasts

    Thanks for the reply driver9000
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    Sandite Train horn blasts

    Hi, does anyone know the meaning of 2 and 3 horn blasts by a Sandite Train Driver and what colour light must be exhibited by when applying Sandite? Cheers
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    Lorol Train Driver Fault Finding Test (DFFT)

    Thanks ELR for the reply, I get the basics of it.
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    Lorol Train Driver Fault Finding Test (DFFT)

    Can anyone who has previously sat the Lorol Train Driver Fault Finding test explain how the test is presented and how to go about passing it please?
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    TRP 2 Dials Test failure

    I got it, thank you for the help.
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    TRP 2 Dials Test failure

    Hi thanks for the reply, yeah ive asked the question in as many places as possible. That makes more sense, am I correct in saying that as 3 of the zones are shaded, I identify which one to check 1st, 2nd and 3rd by the portion of the dial that the shaded area covers from left to right on...
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    TRP 2 Dials Test failure

    I have failed this test but passed all the others and would just like some tips of how to pass this test? Practised a great deal, but on the day used the lowest numbers of the dials as the priority and wasn't successful. Bit confused with the Zones as all but 1 is shaded so confused on how to...
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    LOROL Train Driver Assesment Centre Testing Tips

    I am planning on applying for a Lorol Trainee Train Driver position when it opens again and I was wondering if anyone who has done the assessments can give me any tips for the Fault Finding Test, the Dials Test, the TRP 1 Test and the questions asked in the Structured Interview? I have...
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    LOROL Train Driver Mechanical Comprehension Test

    Hi, no I haven't applied yet, it's just that I heard a rumour that LOROL have removed it as alot of good people are failing at this stage. Give them a call or email HR and good luck
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    LOROL Train Driver Mechanical Comprehension Test

    For anyone that knows or has recently attended a LOROL Train Driver Assessment, did you sit this or is it true that LOROL have withdrawn the Mechanical Comprehension Test? Thanks in advance for your replies
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    London Underground Train Driver Test failure count when applying for other Companies

    I was just wondering if a failure on a London Underground Train Driver Assessment counts when applying for other Railway Companies such as London Overground, HEX, FCC etc? Thanks for any replies in advance.
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    London Overground Conductor Line Manager Interview?

    Hi js, In the CBI I was asked to (If you can think of 2 examples for each question and put the one you feel is strongest but be prepared in case they ask you to give another): Describe a time when I have had to follow Rules and Procedures- giving examples of what they were, why I had to...
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    London Overground Conductor Line Manager Interview?

    Hi worldlad, I got a call a few hours after the Line Manager Interview, good luck if you are going for it, read up about the company and be prepared for alot of questions relating to dealing with emergencies, dealing with orders passed down from management and situations when you haven't agreed...
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    Train Driver Interview Questions?

    Thank you all for your input, greatly appreciated :)
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    Train Driver Interview Questions?

    Can anyone tell me the kinds of questions asked in a Train Driver Competency Based Interview and Line Manager Interview please? Thanks in advance for all the answers posted :lol:

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