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    Drivers v Signallers

    The aspect restriction is a great point - some signals will not turn green and will be held at red until a train has occupied the track circuit immediately on approach to it, especially at junctions- even if the signaller set the route for it 5 minutes ago. A thing I will also add is that many...
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    Drivers v Signallers

    I know some signallers in controlled boxes that don't like to give trains a caution signal. So if the train is stopped for junction regulation etc, they hold them at red until they can give them a green. The thought process is that some trains take a longer time to come through at caution where...
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    A career as a signaller

    Definitely no annual leave allowed to be booked during IST. I recall there was a paragraph in the joining instructions, or similar, outlining this. Annual leave is allowed to be taken once you've passed the course and you're training at your location. 1697640648 If it's still the same as a...
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    CrossCountry - Apprentice Train Driver - Multiple (19/09/23)

    I didn't look at the status on the website, just waited to hear by email. Thanks for the response. Yes to all of the above! Although I didn't submit a cover letter, that may be the downfall of my application... :)
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    CrossCountry - Apprentice Train Driver - Multiple (19/09/23)

    Just got an email saying I’ve been rejected for Leicester. Quite surprised considering my background and that I’ve got much further with other TOC’s. Not meant to be I guess!
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    Train Driver OPC assessments "2 chances rule"?

    Thanks very much everyone for the responses :) I won't give up hope yet, then!
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    Train Driver OPC assessments "2 chances rule"?

    Hi all, I couldn't find the answer to this anywhere and would appreciate some help. Over the past few years I have applied for 2 trainee driver roles with different TOC's. Both times I got through to the OPC tests, and accepted both appointments to sit the tests. After some time passed...
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    A career as a signaller

    What does FTC mean please? Fixed-Term contract?
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    A career as a signaller

    Are all the new posts like this? I applied for a job at a specific location - no mention of it being a traineeship (it is a grade 2). But the operator on the phone told me that everybody attends signalling school now, then your box is assigned. Does this mean no job is guaranteed after the...
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    A career as a signaller

    Hi all, bit of an odd question but what are the welfare facilities like at signal boxes? I'm thinking about the old fashioned victorian style boxes. I work outdoors at the moment without any facilities so just wondering if signal boxes contain; toilets, running water, is there any kitchen...
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    WMT Driver Pool - 2021/22

    Hello, I had the same email to update my personal contacts and not heard anything else since. I've disliked not knowing whether my application was good, and I'm in under genuine consideration or if this response has been extremely common (how many other people are in the same situation...
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    WMT Driver Pool - 2021/22

    Hello everyone, I applied for 2021 intake like everyone here, however I wasn't successful in moving forward this year. I have been receiving an email/text every now and then saying my application is being considered for 2022. How many people are in the same boat, here? And is there any...

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