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Chiltern - Trainee Train Driver - Marylebone (11/01/24)

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Class2ldn

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Banbury won't be taking anyone for a while i don't think, just had a big intake of trainees for the ewr project but most of them will now be on the main roster which I believe has been extended.
 
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Class2ldn said:
Banbury won't be taking anyone for a while i don't think, just had a big intake of trainees for the ewr project but most of them will now be on the main roster which I believe has been extended.
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Thanks for that. I applied last January for the Banbury Depot and then did some follow up questions after email requests to do so. After waiting months for an update, I was told my application had been lost!
 
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Oh thats a shame sorry to hear that.
Hopefully something will come up in the future
 
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Just applied, good luck to everybody ! Absolutely horrible formatting of the application form if I must say.
 
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dereksingh291 said:
Will Chiltern Railways be recruiting for other depots for trainee train drivers including Birmingham soon?
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Birmingham have recently recruited several trainees for Moor Street so I would suggest not. Just be sure to keep an eye on the website and remember you must live within 45 minutes commute of your chosen depot to be eligible.
 
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Out of curiosity, is it only drivers recruited from Marlybone and Birmingham that drive the class 68 locomotives, and those recruited from the likes of Banbury would only drive the 165/168s? Or do Chiltern provide training on all locomotives during their initial training?
 
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Unic0rn said:
Out of curiosity, is it only drivers recruited from Marlybone and Birmingham that drive the class 68 locomotives, and those recruited from the likes of Banbury would only drive the 165/168s? Or do Chiltern provide training on all locomotives during their initial training?
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I don’t work for Chiltern but like any TOC I’m guessing you will only be trained on the rolling stock that is used at your depot you are allocated to work at.
 
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Unic0rn said:
Out of curiosity, is it only drivers recruited from Marlybone and Birmingham that drive the class 68 locomotives, and those recruited from the likes of Banbury would only drive the 165/168s? Or do Chiltern provide training on all locomotives during their initial training?
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Banbury have no loco work, only Marylebone and Stourbridge drivers currently sign Class 68 and DVT traction, not Birmingham. You would not be trained on traction you're not expected to sign.
 
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dotcomma said:
Can anyone point to any information on this test, regarding what may come up?

I received this email today, thanks in advance!
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Trainee Driver Assessment Process Tips

This forum was very helpful to me as I went through the application and assessment process to be a trainee train driver, so I thought I would pass on a few tips to help others, too! So, you made it through the paper sift and you get invited to the assessment centre – well done, you have an...
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This thread is helpful, also, within the email is a link to some practice material which should be useful.
 
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Ive been sent a link for the VSE. I’ve just purchased the sim. It’s not particularly cheap for what you’re getting but you can see yourself improving when it gives you your score at the end of every practice
 

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Murgy_murg said:

Trainee Driver Assessment Process Tips

This forum was very helpful to me as I went through the application and assessment process to be a trainee train driver, so I thought I would pass on a few tips to help others, too! So, you made it through the paper sift and you get invited to the assessment centre – well done, you have an...
www.railforums.co.uk

This thread is helpful, also, within the email is a link to some practice material which should be useful.
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Thank you, this is absolutely brilliant.
 
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Ive been sent a link for the VSE. I’ve just purchased the sim. It’s not particularly cheap for what you’re getting but you can see yourself improving when it gives you your score at the end of every practice
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Appreciate the pointer!

I'll check it out.
 
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Echomike01 said:
Ive been sent a link for the VSE. I’ve just purchased the sim. It’s not particularly cheap for what you’re getting but you can see yourself improving when it gives you your score at the end of every practice
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That program is great. Definitely prepared me for the VSE. Highly recommended.
 
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That program is great. Definitely prepared me for the VSE.
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Just completed the VSE. I believe I got every error on part 1. I got roughly 126/140 on part 2 and part 3 I was probably focused too much on the right Column. So I’ve failed unfortunately but good luck to everyone attempting it !!
 
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Echomike01 said:

Just completed the VSE. I believe I got every error on part 1. I got roughly 126/140 on part 2 and part 3 I was probably focused too much on the right Column. So I’ve failed unfortunately but good luck to everyone attempting it !!
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Do you have a link for the sim ?
 
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