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    Network rail reorganisation and job cuts

    All I know is whatever is coming is causing morale to drop like a stone. There are people I know in various departments saying this is the lowest they've seen morale in NR history. It certainly is the lowest I've seen morale in my 7 years.
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    racism, sexism, disability discrimination in Network Rail recruitment

    I have not been given jobs in Network Rail after good interviews because I do not meet the criteria. I am a white english male. I very much doubt there is anything to do with discrimination!
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    London Midland Job Offer ??

    Only the top top levels change when the franchise does.... Dont worry.
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    Network rail interview grad scheme

    Got an interview for NR grad scheme soon. Has anyone got any useful tips?
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    Northern Rail Depots

    Leeds is very easily commutable from York area with 5 trains per hour. You get a variety of routes too. And there is always the option to move too should opportunity arise. Depends how keen you are to relocate if you can wait wait for TPE. Nothing wrong with a speculative email to FTPE, as a...
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    Northern Rail Depots

    They may be a bit of a pay drop but remember it is a lot cheaper to live up north. Factor that in and make your decision. TPE have just had a big recruitment drive so not sure when there next one will be. They will certainly need one before Dec 2016 but that is quite a wait. Might be best to get...
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    Northern Rail Depots

    TPE have a big one at York though which may be better? Leeds is not far from York also.
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    Network Rail Welcome Bonus

    Currently offer a welcome bonus to Graduate Scheme is that what you have been accepted in?
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    Network Rail Grad Scheme

    They have roles for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical engineering. Project management, finance, property, IT and a few other things. Search it in google. Network rail graduate scheme and that should elad you to the site. --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Thank you. I have now...
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    Northern Rail roles at Leeds

    There is also the case that they keep a pool to interview in case their first choices are crap.
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    Network Rail Grad Scheme

    Anybody know how long it takes Network Rail to process graduate scheme applications? I have got past the first stage and onto online tests which i have done. Does anyone know what time of year they do assessment centres and things (should i be successful). Just asking as i have an assessment...
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    Failed Online Test

    Even working in shops can help with customer facing roles.
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    No reply?

    Network Rail went a step further this week and sent me an email saying we are sorry it is taking so long to review your application... Suppose that is a good sign.
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    No reply?

    From experience with other jobs receiving any form of reply is rare if you are not accepted!
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    Y10 Work experience

    While not an insight it would give you a greater knowledge of railway operations than many by working at a heritage line. Also very enjoyable!
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    Heritage Rail Train Driver?

    Derailments are very serious incidents no matter what. They are less serious when happening in the back of a yard at very low speeds but still they are serious. End of surely...
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    Heritage Rail Train Driver?

    Although i don't volunteer in Loco, i find as long as you don't turn up and act like a know it all the KWVR is very welcoming to new volunteers. That is my experience from my department (p-way) anyway and talking to people in other departments.
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    Youngest female driver?

    Its what most of us thought when we clicked on the link. Congratulations to her. As with anyone else who gets a job!

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