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    MTR Crossrail Trainee Driver (Multiple Locations)

    I applied for ilford/Gidea Park too but got offered and accepted a place for AbbeyWood
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    MTR Crossrail Trainee Driver (Multiple Locations)

    Hi congrats! What depot have you applied for? I was successful on my dmi and was told last year November and was waiting since and then I got offered a start date for August in March so waited 4 months to be told! Their is also other people who was successful same time as me and are still...
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    MTR Crossrail Trainee Driver (Multiple Locations)

    Thanks!! Lol yes they should let us know sooner! I’m on holidays now and have already left my job and can’t wait now excited to start a new chapter!
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    MTR Crossrail Trainee Driver (Multiple Locations)

    Ok good luck!! I start with MTR if anyone can answer my question let me know..
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    MTR Crossrail Trainee Driver (Multiple Locations)

    I’m due to start on the 5th too!! Just wondering if anyone can tell me when we will get instructions for the first day/week by email?
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    MTR Crossrail Trainee Driver (Multiple Locations)

    I did the same and have been thinking the same lol the shoes looked a lot better IMO and more comfy why I chose them too!! Just to ad to the question are we allowed to wear all black trainers?
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    MTR Crossrail Trainee Driver (Multiple Locations)

    Hi I’m starting on 5th August too after a long process and wait finally!! Looking forward to meeting you guys, see you soon!!
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    MTR Crossrail Trainee Driver (Multiple Locations)

    I agree you need to be patient in the process with any TOC!! Good luck everyone who’s applying and going through the process :)
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    MTR Crossrail Trainee Driver (Multiple Locations)

    Congratulations well done! Have they offered you a start date? What depot did you apply for
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    MTR Crossrail Trainee Driver (Multiple Locations)

    You can call them and ask yourself if they have everything and if it’s all good so you can hand in your notice.. Have you done your uniform fitting yet? I was told they will contact you that at least a month before you start
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    MTR Crossrail Trainee Driver (Multiple Locations)

    I had my DMI in Oct last year.. for East and I got told that I was successful in just under 2 weeks pending a start date. In Jan I was told that there is no vacancy for East and that I will be in a Talent Pool until a position comes available. In March I was offered a position in Abbey Wood if...
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    MTR Crossrail Trainee Driver (Multiple Locations)

    Thanks yes they contacted me too yesterday :) I submitted the security watchdog checks in the afternoon and medical is booked feeling excited now!! Finally will be meeting you all in august
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    MTR Crossrail Trainee Driver (Multiple Locations)

    Thanks for the info! Yes definitely just worried for no reason lol got enough time to start for all of it to be done I guess its just the excitement thats getting me worried!
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    MTR Crossrail Trainee Driver (Multiple Locations)

    I don’t think the delays will have an impact on our start dates that have already been offered, the courses/classes will still run.. Did you not get a email regarding your medical others have said they got an email after arranging the date over the phone? I’d be happy to start in July i have...
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    MTR Crossrail Trainee Driver (Multiple Locations)

    Yea I accepted mine on the 12th ill wait till end of May, if I don’t hear anything I’ll contact HR. So all your references and DBS is completed? How long after submitting it did they email you a confirmation that its complete? (the certificate)
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    MTR Crossrail Trainee Driver (Multiple Locations)

    Hi have you had any contact regarding giving your references and completing dbs checks or even a medical? I have the same start date as you in August and I haven’t heard or been contacted since being offered the start date!
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    MTR Crossrail Trainee Driver (Multiple Locations)

    How long after accepting the offer did they contact you for medical and to go to HR for docs?

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