Hi all!
I wonder if people can answer a few questions about trainee train driver training, particularly the first few days/weeks.
* What do people wear on day 1? I'm thinking formal black trousers and a casual shirt? Or would some wear shirt and tie, or shirt and jacket?
* When would we get a uniform? On day 1 to wear on day 2? Or later?
* I'm also thinking about travel. I believe I'll get a staff travel pass for free travel on that TOC on day 1? My journey will involve buying a season ticket with another TOC to get part of the way to training school and work. I understand that such an application has to be authorised by RDG RST for a voucher to take to a station to buy the season ticket? How long does this usually take?
I know I would hope that the TOC would tell me this, and they might decide to at the last minute, but still haven't to date.
Thank you in advance for your advice.
I wonder if people can answer a few questions about trainee train driver training, particularly the first few days/weeks.
* What do people wear on day 1? I'm thinking formal black trousers and a casual shirt? Or would some wear shirt and tie, or shirt and jacket?
* When would we get a uniform? On day 1 to wear on day 2? Or later?
* I'm also thinking about travel. I believe I'll get a staff travel pass for free travel on that TOC on day 1? My journey will involve buying a season ticket with another TOC to get part of the way to training school and work. I understand that such an application has to be authorised by RDG RST for a voucher to take to a station to buy the season ticket? How long does this usually take?
I know I would hope that the TOC would tell me this, and they might decide to at the last minute, but still haven't to date.
Thank you in advance for your advice.