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    GWR - Trainee Train Drivers - Multiple Locations (26/01/24)

    Still not heard anything for Bristol for a video interview. Anyone applied for Bristol had the invite yet?
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    GWR - Trainee Train Drivers - Multiple Locations (26/01/24)

    Is this where you have to record yourself answering interview questions?
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    CrossCountry - Apprentice Train Driver - Multiple (19/09/23)

    Withdrawn my application as after much thought, I don't think I'd be able to manage on the training wage, especially with shortage of DI's at Bristol which could prolong the process. Hopefully will be in a better position in the future or another company may pay more / wage goes up quicker...
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    Working for Cross Country as a Trainee/Train Driver

    I am really interested in finding out a little more about what Cross Country is like to work for and in particular, life as a train driver working for them, any information on training, roster, management, t&Cs etc. If anyone has any insights to XC that they would like to share, it would be...
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    A career as a signaller

    Hi Elise Well done on getting another interview, I wish you the best of luck. Research on the Network Rail website on their safety vision - Everyone home safe every day, life saving rules, safety practices etc - safety is important. Search online for the non technical skills (NTS) and have some...
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    CrossCountry - Apprentice Train Driver - Multiple (19/09/23)

    Had a call today for interview for Bristol, good luck. I'm sure you'll be getting a call soon!
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    GWR - Trainee Train Drivers - Multiple Locations (26/01/24)

    I've put my application in, passed first test and then completed the second one straight after - I think I did OK fingers crossed! I was just wondering whether anyone had any more insight in to the pay structure. Mainly how long the training pay will be for? Only reason I ask is that I will...
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    A career as a train driver

    There is a thread on here about becoming a signaller which would likely give you loads of information. I have been a signaller for 5 years now in signal boxes and the main control centre and I do really enjoy it. It can be challenging on times and can be quite stressful when managing a...
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    Stress of train driving and work/life balance

    That made me laugh with being a signaller I've accidently forgot to clear many signals in my time and didn't think of drivers getting furious, just thought they were assuming a trains ahead or a reason why signal hasn't cleared (line block handed back late, waiting to be told info etc)... I am...
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    A career as a train driver

    Morning, I currently work as a signaller and I am in the process of considering changing career to become a train driver as that's something I've always wanted to do. However, I know very little on what it's actually like on a day to day basis for a train driver in the sense of shifts, morale...
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    Train running controller - Network rail

    I'm in the same boat, applying for TRC job but unable to get much information at the moment due to covid. Currently work for NWR as a signaller but unable to go into control to see what the role is like. I'm guessing it will be on the job training and the interview based around non technical...
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    Train Running Control

    Thank you for your reply - its for NR. Would you know much about that? :-)
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    Train Running Control

    Morning, Is there anybody on here that works in control that is able to answer a few questions privately if possible please? :) Thanks
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    GWR Assessment Centre - Trainee Train Driver

    Afternoon all, I got my assessment on Wednesday.. it has come around pretty fast!! Anyone got any final tips from experience how to try and do well? :) I have been doing the Bourdon paper test - 5 sheets for 2 minutes each and have been getting between 9 - 11 lines down.. overall though...

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