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To all prosprctive new starters.. Im assuming the vast majority of you, the salary is better then whatever you are currently doing... Get in where u can, learn the ropes and worry about all the rest later Good luck to all

The comment made is an appauling one.. this race to the bottom nonsense is embarrassing However.... its a tremendous career no matter where. So i encourage all trainees to get in where they can get in.. Think about salary and moving later Good luck to all

Chingford driver here For clarity, Chingford shunters DO NOT drive the units.. All shunts are done by the drivers

If everyone has the same lazer focus on the tests as they do with attire Everyone is gonna pass!good luck to all.

I can only speak for where i work. Incidents are up in general. In my specific location that is more down to the sheer volume of the day to day work. Not a new or experienced thing. This contributing factor would/could be something completely different in diff location/company/depot..

There is no criticism of any individual in 1 word of what i said. The thread itself i do not agree with. For the new/future starters in particular. There are far too many reasons why these things are happening industry wide which change depending on where or who you work for. Its an industry...

I am currenty an active working D.i. at a metro TOC. I think this site is generally wonderful for information. But this is a poor thread based mostly on individual opinion. Im not sure how this helps anyone. All grades

If somebody raised it as conspiracy then fair enough but i did not see it. Just the facts. I believe and hope after all these disputes are sorted there will be a lot of people moving to different landing spots depending on how they all end.

The person who made the comment RE grants is correct. More corruption at the top (no shocks) means companies get 22k per trainee doing an apprenteship. In no way does this enhance the quality of candidate but it dupes stats for the government and saves the TOCS a few quid.

To all the people waiting for assessments. A lot of of going disputes currently. So there will be plenty of uncertainty. By the end of the year the picture should be a lot brighter. Unlikely there will be a lot happening in the current situations Good luck to everyone

Some of the comments are unhelpful when not clarified. But the points are valid Unfortunately the railway itself is gonna be in Limbo for the forseeable future RE paydeals conditions. The road in the near future is due to be a rocky one. Could be a tough time for future employees. Keep the...

It was not an individual attack on you sir/madam. The subject in general that makes me sick. Whether metroline, bus train tube drivers, nurses, fireman or any other blue collar jobs are paid well or badly.. under no circumstances should we be so quick to be at each other Yet the...

To be honest this whole post is Bulls**t of the highest order. Common people arguing common people salaries is a disgrace on all levels. Will deducting a train driver salary give nurses and fireman what they deserve??? Nope Yet when the powers that be are lining there own pockets making the...

Well done to the person who put this together, great work!! However, id say to the new up and coming future drivers. Absolutely do not worry about this at all. Pass your tests, have great interviews and get in where you can. The key is precious!!! Worry about pros and cons later down the line

Regardless if you agree or disagree with his statement. We all know the current divisive and **cancel culture** world we currently live in. The risk of making any sort of comment on social media that can be taken in any sort of offensive terms far outweighs the reward. Never want to see...

For the people that read the report and are already in the industry like myself I think its a little easier to read between the lines of the buzzwords and faff.. Although whats due to proceed is/was inevitable, the pandemic has unfortunately helped the powers that be massively accelerate the...

2008.. last external underground vacancies. Which were then withdrawn halfway through the process due to the recession at that time..

Always 1 A**hole per thread... Nothing wrong with the clarity being sought from what i can see Lets hope you get everything right and get the job since you seem to know everything... If people dont have positive or meaningful inputs i think its better to say nothing..

Congratulations and well played to the successful new starters and good luck to the guys/girls awaiting interview. Agree with the advice regarding the commuting time and fatigue.. This are critical factors especially when new.. Do your training. Get ya key, get settled into the job and worry...

As most have said. These opportunities dont come around often. However i do think you have valid concerns.. Im sure you will make the right decision for yourself and your family and i wish you all the best Freight could certainly lead to passengers in your future which is undoubtedly safer.