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I first joined the railway as a conductor and I applied 3 times in total and managed to land an interview on my 3rd application. I managed to pass this interview at my first attempt and I went on to become a conductor for around 3 years. Prior to that I was applying for Train Driver jobs and...

DB Cargo you contribute 7% and they contribute 10%

Thank you mate, this has been an ambition of mine for quite a few years so to finally be starting this career is really exciting and I can’t wait to start. 1657396301 Not yet she said that it would be sent out to me once I’d confirmed I was accepting the offer.

See you at Didcot Eddie

Yeah I passed the medical on the day, alcohol test was passed on the day but they needed to send off for the drug results which I will pass. The medical was what I expected as I’ve had one before with my current TOC. I’m just trying to gauge does a medical mean I’m starting soon. I am just...

From having the medical to being given a start date

Hi everyone just wondering those that were invited to a medical.. how long were you waiting till they contacted you?

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For those of you that are on a course have you been told the location where it’s being run? Will you be in hotels etc

I applied for Peak Forest

Been told I’ve passed my interview and in the talent pool awaiting course start date. Well done to everyone else who’s had good news.

Has anybody had their psychometrics and waiting for an interview.

Well done mate!

Thank you mate I was really pleased to pass the psychometrics. As for the DMI I’ve not heard anything yet regarding a possible date for it. Just checking my emails daily at the moment. Hopefully I should hear something soon. As for you mate I wish you well and I hope you get good news following...

I recently had my psychometrics for a position at peak forest. Just awaiting a DMI now.

I recently underwent psychometrics with a TOC and passed everything but got national standard on the group bourdon, as a result I didn’t finish their assessment day and do the MMI. I’m not sure if I can apply for this. Also I can’t resit until May but not sure if I can do the MMI before May...

https://www.carlislesupportservices.com/jobs/revenue-protection-officer-6545/ for those looking for a way into the railway. Maybe worth considering. There’s another job on there for travel safe officer.

Yeah everything is all signed and has been sent back. I’m based at Piccadilly. How about you??

I’m starting conductor training on the 17th in Manchester. I’m still waiting for them to confirm where the induction is as it says on the letter ‘to be confirmed’. I wonder if we will all be together? Have it got it right.. is it smart casual for the induction??

Research thoroughly the TOC you’re applying for, from what current changes are going on in the business to what the name of the director is called. Try and source as many interview questions as you can and prepare answers demonstrating the key skills they are looking for in the job advert I.e...