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Worth noting that different TOCs have different pay anniversary dates. So the 2022 backpay may be less than what is being quoted here,just in case anyone was making financial decisions based on it.

Platform changes can sometimes be if a quick check/repair is required on a particular side of the unit.

I know our TOC will allow you (with a local agreement with a manager) train variance, basically to allow you to start/finish earlier/later within reason as long as you do your contracted hours.

Both 158 and 159 have a dual bottle fire extinguisher system, one automatic and one manual. Some 158 have a slightly different system, but are effectively (for the purpose of this reply) the same.

The passes are issued by RDG and are generally quite quick. That said, you probably need to fill in a form (on the website) to add a spouse or child.

Free travel between all TOCs would be nice, seeing as NR got the priv rate they must be open to negotiations on that topic. At a push, a yearly token cost (say £50) for those that use the trains for leisure.

Whilst I would personally always turn up in shirt etc, the assessment is not an interview, so as long as you are not wearing something offensive you should be fine.

I've sat these tests for a different rail company. The mechanical side is generally fairly easy. Which way does gear d turn if a is turned clockwise. When string c is pulled which way will weight move. To pass it is generally better to answer less answers but get them correct but there...

The site, as mentioned, is Equate Plus https://www.equateplus.com/ You should, at some point, be provided with a User ID and one time password. I believe you have to be 6 months with the company before you can enter the scheme, but i'm foggy on that bit of info.

I believe the minimum lump sum you can take is the value of your BRASS pension pot. This means you would take 0 lump sum out of your pension pot and that would be your maximum annual pension.

At my place of work there are people from all backgrounds. As long as you have an ability with the tools then you could join the maintenance team. Over time you could progress into more technical roles. If you have particularly strong electrical and fault finding skills you may even be able to...

Marchwood has gotta be pretty dead surely??

Thank you for clearing that up for me

Thank you for that. I think I was getting carried away and associating oyster with just the underground. I'm assuming still no priv on LU?

Does this mean that, as a non-safeguarded TOC employee, I can now get a priv oyster card? If so, I assume this can be done at Waterloo?

I have been doing it for some time now and for the most part I do enjoy it. It can be quite monotonous sometimes and often fast paced. Is there anything specific you would like to know?

That's great news! Good luck for your assessment. If you have any more questions about the role don't hesitate to ask.

Training is carried out at Salisbury depot. Overtime is available on occasion. It's a diesel depot so expect to get your hands dirty. 4 on, 4 off permanent days or nights. Career progression from MB2 to MB3 is possible in time, providing you have the qualifications and ability. Doesn't look...

PTS is typically provided by your TOC when joining. If you have electrical knowledge and experience it may be possible to work for your local TOC as a maintenance engineer. Whichever path you choose on the railway, once you are in there are certainly a great number of opportunities available...

It sounds like you have a similar background to me. There is no need to take the course you mention, depending on the level of maintenance you're trying to join as. What TOC are you looking at?