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Get a sonic bomb alarm clock. If you sleep through that. you are dead. Some people work with the gradual soft wake up. Some need the wake up shock. You really need to find what works for you without making you feel groggy. another technique is to have an automatic coffee machine brew a coffee 10...

I applied for the role with no driving licence. I put down using a bike and public transport. I lived nearly 30 miles from the depot I applied for but was willing to relocate. At the time of interview I was doing my driving lessons. obviously didn’t have a car licence yet. But still got the job

The motorway/driving a car one is pretty much used all the time. I personally think it’s one you should only use if that’s all you have. The example I used years back was using a computer. A role I had at one point in a job, was to stare at lines of code constantly checking for errors. I got...

Nothing... Completely understand that the covid-19 situation has delayed things. However the trainee applications opened up after the qualified closed. From reading the trainee posts it seems they had quiet a bit of interaction for a while. It has gone quiet now on the trainee front but...

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While generally I always tell a trainee to put the rule book behind them for the first few weeks and focus on driving (as they are ruined from focus the first few weeks). I always go over the rules of protection and conductor driving with a trainee almost immediately and very frequently during...

Didn’t get the previous messages loaded before sending my query regarding safety of the line record sent to others. Seems things are moving on for us.

Just been emailed for safety of the line record form. Anyone else got the same?

Has anyone heard anything? Seems like quiet a while since the position closed.

I believe this is somewhat true depending on the application. Some have questions as part of the application. Along the lines of your colleague tells you they have done something very serious compromising safety. What do you do? (Put in order) 1. Tell their manager 2. Tell them they must...

Hi All Any drivers under SE based at Tonbridge able to PM me? Got a few depot specific questions I’m looking for help with. Thanks

Thanks for the info people.

This question could have a lot of varying answers. There isn’t really a hierarchy. Particular people have higher authority to report to or obey in a given situation. In one circumstance it would be ECO Signaller Driver In another it would could be Network rail control TOC control train crew...

Hi all Trying to get some info on surrounding depots and TOCs to me. Any GTR Southern drivers based at Redhill able to help with some questions? What’s the earliest sign on and latest sign off? Is it 24hr sign on? Is parking available at the depot? Are there any taxi agreements? What type...

It sounds like remote signing on? Unless I have that wrong. If signing on at Orpington or Sevenoaks as you depot do they not get you back to your Home Depot/start point as standard? Say I parked my car there? 12 Sunday’s isn’t bad at all. Especially given the choice to chuck some in provided...

That’s a real shame. Especially after taking the initiative to try and develop. I found the books by Richard Mcmunn to be quite beneficial when I started. All they really are is more extensive practice material. Although I recall There was a book for mechanical understanding like pulleys which...

Thanks for the information. Didn’t realise that many drivers were looking to move over from SE to GTR. GTR seems most similar to terms and conditions I’m familiar with when comparing on the ASLEF companies info and the bits you shared. What are the earliest sign on times and latest sign offs...

Unfortunately you will have to wait patiently. It can take a long time for some to hear back. Especially with GA mass recruiting in other fields at the moment. You would certainly be contacted with an offer if your selected.

Hi All Just wondered if anyone knows of Thameslink Orpington Depot possibly looking to recruit qualified drivers? Im aware a lot of qualified roles do not get posted unless a mass recruitment is in operation. The usual email to HR may be enough for the odd vacancy at a depot. Any help with a...

Tip for the Group bourdon. Try and memorise/recognise the shapes of 4 dots. What slows down most is the actual attempt to count the dots. There are only a few actual shapes of the dot variations. They turn around at different angles similar to Tetris. One looks like a Y when you connect the...