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    GWR - Talent Pool Discussion

    Hi peeps, so…. I’m still training. But was at reading academy a few weeks ago. The last course was all internals. However, was told that there are lots of courses lined up. Not sure if for internal or external. Sooooo people that are in the talent pool, please don’t give up. I’m sure ur time...
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    GWR Train Driver talent pool

    Are you at Reading academy?
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    Certain meds - an automatic no?

    Not in the slightest, they take it on a case by case basis. I had a medical for trainee driver a month ago and passed even tho im taking citalopram. I took a letter from my doctor stating that i am suffering no side effects etc... occy health were amazing.
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    Question for upcoming medical

    Hi, i had a medical with GWR a month ago. Im currently taking a low dose of citalopram. Before i attended the medical i went to my docs and got them to write a letter stating that i suffer no side effects etc and that in their opinion it would pose no issues with drowsiness. I gave the letter to...
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    GWR Train Driver talent pool

    Thats for Paddington.
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    GWR Train Driver talent pool

    Had my medical today. I passed!!! Just waiting for the contract now. If stigy is on here can i msg you about training etc.....
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    GWR Train Driver talent pool

    no worries mate....
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    GWR Train Driver talent pool

    Hi, I started off by saying that i would make sure that i had a decent nights sleep before starting my shift and that i was hydrated and had eaten something prior to booking on so my mind wouldnt be thinking of my stomach etc.... when i was driving on the tube i would bring a tissue with...
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    GWR Train Driver talent pool

    Yes, it was a zoom interview. It prob lasted about 50mins. Tbh, the questions were fairly similar to the MMI. One that i wasnt expecting was, what tactics would u use to keep yourself motivated and alert whilst driving when you are tired? Whilst it is a logical question, it wasnt asked in that...
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    GWR Train Driver talent pool

    Hope u get a call soon. Fingers crossed.
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    GWR Train Driver talent pool

    Yeah course.... had my dmi middle of december and im external.
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    GWR Train Driver talent pool

    I know, right..... just like thousands before, i womt be happy until i receive that contract... Still in shock at getting the call although i read on here others had received a call on a sunday night in the past. Just really hope others got one too and are as happy as i am right now.
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    GWR Train Driver talent pool

    Thanks.. Im sooo ridiculously happy. Just now going into panic mode about the medical.
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    GWR Train Driver talent pool

    Hi, not sure if this is the right thread but.... i just had a phone call to give me a medical and potential start date of september for paddington. Has anyone heard anything too?

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