Arriva rail training

[Rylievie]

Hi guys, recently accepted a position with arriva rail as a trainee driver.

I just had few questions regarding the training If anyone knows. Basically I just wanted to know about the uniform situation and how soon into training do you get that. And in regards to the placement as I understand you dont get the employee travel benefits until after a month so am going to buy a season ticket, initially I was going to just do a point to point one but I'll incorporate a travel card if I am likely to be visiting depots in the first 4 weeks. ( I do have use of a car too)

Thanks in advance guys.

 

[Fixie]

Hi, you get your rail pass on day one.
Keep your ticket from the first day’s travel as they will reimburse you.
You will get your uniform within 2 weeks.

 

[Rylievie]

Awesome, thanks Fixie

 

[baz962]

When I started with them , I got my reciprocal pass in the post , about four weeks before I started. I got my oyster on the first or second day . Priv came around three weeks and uniform in the first week.

 

[Rylievie]

What would you suggest to wear on first days training? I know it says smart casual but dont want to show up rocking black jeans and a polo if I'm going to be under dressed.

 

[baz962]

I wore shirt and trousers and shoes.

 

[RBSN]

What would you suggest to wear on first days training? I know it says smart casual but dont want to show up rocking black jeans and a polo if I'm going to be under dressed.

Come dressed smart-casual until you get your uniform. You’ll be meeting your DTM and other note-worthy people in those few weeks so best dress with some pride