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    Does anyone know anything about the HS1 route?

    Hey, I've just started an apprenticeship with NR and because we can't really get into the depot at the moment we've been sent some project work outside of the apprenticeship work whilst we're working from home. I've done a bit of research but there's a few things I don't have the answers to...
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    Are NR staff regarded as key workers?

    And would a NR apprentice engineer also be classed as a key worker? Thanks
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    Why do people think railway maintenance is so well paid?

    I've spoken to numerous people who have always said that maintenance/tech jobs are ridiculous money for a easy job. From what I've seen, it's a fair wage for a skilled job and rightly so there are premiums for nights and weekends etc. A NR employee from an assesment said to us once, "If you...
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    Differences between working for NR High Speed and just NR?

    Hi all, I've just been looking at my paperwork and notice that my apprenticeship contract is with NR to go onto a depot on the HS1. Would that mean that I would be working the entire HS1 stretch for the duration of the apprenticeship and are there any major differences in working high speed...
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    Network Rail Apprenticeship - delays

    Not sure if any upcoming apprentices are on here but having spoke to Ambertrack today I have been advised - Written offers are due out in the next 2 weeks with medical appointments to follow. Not sure why they're so far behind but don't panic if you don't have your formal offers yet!
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    What are the levels at NWR and where does an apprentice finish up?

    I'm aware an apprentice gets a Level 3 in engineering but where does this bring them out after the apprenticeship? I assume it would be at operative level or above considering the 3 years training but wouldn't like to assume. Thanks
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    Risk of shock/electrocution for OLE technicians?

    Is anyone able answer this? Assuming someone follows the rules etc. I'm just trying to gauge the risk of injury though not sure why as I'll still be doing the job. Thanks
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    Can anyone advise what OHE Network Rail staff do in the day?

    I've read most of the hands on work is done at night however I'm curious as to what is done in the day other than patrols. Does anyone also know how far they would travel from their depots for work, whether it be patrol or maintenance? Any other comments about the role would be great. My NR...
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    Has anyone ever worked at Singlewell depot?

    Random question but do NR operate any kind of bus from Ebbsfleet to the depot? Thanks
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    Been offered an OL apprenticeship with Network Rail

    Hi, I've tried a couple of times to get on their apprenticeship and finally have been offered something subject to medicals etc. Originally I wanted to do track at a station 20 mins from home but have been offered a place doing overhead lines about an hours drive from home. Any opinions on...

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