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    GTR staff benefits

    Off track slightly, still GTR related. Would anyone know what Southern Engineering Grade Pension Scheme is for new entrants coming through. What percentage Is and is final/ Average salary and would this differ between different grades on the RPS Scheme. I wasn’t able to find a thread on this...
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    Trainee train driver advert for Arriva Rail London now open

    Has anyone herd back that have applied for New Cross Gate?
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    MTR Crossrail Trainee Driver (Multiple Locations)

    Evening Ruby, Yes I am in the same boat. I applied for Abbeywood and completed the initial application on 12/06/19 and still awaiting on the VSE/SJT email. I still have more less a week to run until the 20 days MTR allowed for. Gathering from the thread applications is formed in waves and...
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    MTR Crossrail Trainee Driver (Multiple Locations)

    No it’s my second application sent in to a TOC. I have not done any of the assessments before. Have you?
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    MTR Crossrail Trainee Driver (Multiple Locations)

    Congrats on that. What date have they given you for the assessment?
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    MTR Crossrail Trainee Driver (Multiple Locations)

    Hi Peeps Has anyone that has applied for abbey wood been invited to complete the VSE as yet? Just wondering if they are working through maidenhead first ornlike you say Waves?. I completed the first online test on Thursday last week and awaiting. Cheers josh.
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    carrer as a train driver

    Thanks for the info, Much appreciated. I travel daily on southern rail and have done for years, they would suit me best. I will keep a look out for them 3 especially. Thanks Josh.
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    carrer as a train driver

    Thanks Kse. All helps. In your experience what is the furthest distance a TOC would take you on from home that a depo you apply for? Also as a guide what’s the going Salary for a Trainee driver? Expectation time of fully qualified & final salary? I am sure this is depended on what TOC you...
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    carrer as a train driver

    Thanks. Does anyone know when Govia will be recruiting trainee drivers?
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    carrer as a train driver

    Hi Guys Very new to the forum, This question I am sure has been asked a million and one times.... I am electrical engineer quite simply wanting a new career (board). I have always wanted to get on the trains as a driver. What would you guys suggest would be the starting out point apart from...

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