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Hi does anybody have any ideas as to what shift patterns look like on a typical week? How early are the earlies and how late are lates etc. Is it set hrs for each set of earlies etc. 4 or 5 day week? Thanks in advance.

Hi like many on here my partner is determined to get on with one of the nearby tocs. Does anybody know/have any inside information as regards to when recruitment will get moving again. Or if any positions are likely to come available Soonish. I spoke to one of the onboard team at carlise and she...

Hi I just wondered how people would approach this situation. I applied for a part time csa role in a location 50 miles from home with a view of getting a foot in the door. Was told back in March that I was just what they were looking for subject to meeting the station manager. Because of covid...

Hi does anyone have a link where I can view and more specifically print off sheets to practice on. Im using a MacBook and could nt access the Bourdon Zip on the respective Sticky page at the top. TIA paul.

Hi does anyone know roughly the salaries of Avanti staff particularly the dispatch staff and on board crew staff (west coast mainline). And also if they ever recruit train managers externally? I heard they like their staff to have had other onboard roles with them first before progressing to...

Hi does anyone have any recent experience of these. Girlfriend has one with Avanti she needs to do asap and trying to find out as much info as poss. Its specifically for a customer service role if that makes any difference. What questions were you asked? how long did you get to prepare for each...

Has anyone done the transition from guard to depot driver ? If so what were the pluses and negatives. What do your duties consist of doing? I'm guessing train prep bit of shunting, coupling up de coupling etc. Anything else? Is it quite a varied job? As guards we may have a 9hr job but could...

Does anybody know how long it typically takes to hear back when applying for TPO jobs specifically with Northern. The job was in Preston. Did anyone else on here apply ?

Hi I am new to the railway and am starting to plan a trip for September ish as I believe after a year I ll get a F.I.P card? To use for travelling in Europe. Can anyone advise what the discount is and how easy it is to book the tickets required. And if the cards/ coupons are valid on sleeper...

For conductors with northern west contract. Is it optional? I understand that I can opt out of the ones I dont have on my rota (link) but the ones I am rosta'd in for can I opt out of these too? I d be down on hrs for that week! I'm in my training and not familiar with it all and trying to...

Hi is anyone else on the forum attending monday morning to begin their training? Cant wait to get started with it all. I am still to receive my rail pass however, the most convenient train for me each morning is a tpe train which I dont think my pass would cover anyway. Would I be expected to...

Hi my partner just completed the arctic shores test and was wondering what a good score was. She scored 7000 points but I suspect its how you play the game rather than your score that is the key. Has anyone any experience of these tests? The job she applied for is an onboard train customer...

Hi does anyone know how soon you are able to book holidays once conductor training at Northern has finished? I am due to start on the 19th of August so assume training would finish around the same time in November? Therefore would booking something for December be acceptable? (Im only thinking...

Hi has anyones status (deutsche bahn login) who has been accepted as a conductor changed since they got the position. I have had my medical (months ago) and got a confirmation email for August intake but on the website it says my application is at assessment stage. An error message pops up upon...

Hi is anybody else confirmed on the 19th August intake? I got an email confirmation ages ago and keep getting itchy feet with it being such a long way off still. I had my medical and confirmation back in Feb. Is this quite normal? I can't wait to get started.

Hi I wondered if anyone knew what a typical working week looked like, typical shifts etc. I ll be based at Blackpool. Also what sort of salary can I expect as this information has nt been given to me yet and my training course is a good few months off yet. TIA.

Hi can anyone who has attended a medical recently with Medigold please give me some idea as to how long it took to get the results through. I had mine on the 9th and still waiting to hear back. Is this standard? TIA