Does anyone out there know what routes drivers at the DB Cargo West Midlands Hub locations of Bescot, Saltley and Rugby sign and what would a new driver (to the region) be started on. It's probably a very long answer but any information would be appreciated. Many thanks
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I'm having the same trouble for the West London hub. Think the problem with the move over to the hub concept is that all hubs will require more route knowledge than the previous home depots did, and not even sure if all the routes have been decided yet.
For example I was interested to find out that there have been some route learning trains scheduled from South Wales to Rotherham, so Wales hub drivers will be going a lot further afield than I image they used to do.
For example I was interested to find out that there have been some route learning trains scheduled from South Wales to Rotherham, so Wales hub drivers will be going a lot further afield than I image they used to do.
I've tried working it out using Real Time but it's difficult as it doesn't list the actual freight operator. I'm guessing for Saltley and Bescot steel from Wolverhampton, Jaguars from West Bromwich, aggregates from Peak Forest, possibly South Wales and Bristol routes? As for Rugby, that potentially could be entirely different WCML traffic, intermodal London to Ditton and Trafford Park perhaps? I'm just guessing here but really grateful for any real 'knowledge'.
Sorry to resurrect this one but I'm still fishing for any information on the DB Cargo West Midlands hub. I'm one of those EMT Depot Drivers (mentioned in the EMT Depot Driver thread) leaving to move across to freight and consequently creating some (popular!) vacancies. Any knowledge on what routes you begin with or core work or anything else would be much appreciated. Cheers
Yes, starting on the 11 Dec but not yet sure if that’s at the hub or straight onto a traction course. I know of one other starting on that date too but going to a different hub. How about you, I assume you’re going to West London?
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Depends on link but roughly Rotherham, Newport via Gloucester and Worcester (and a few thru the severn tunnel) Eastleigh, Rugby, Toton etc
Yes, still waiting for a start date. Did you have to wait a while between your medical and getting a start date confirmed?
It wasn't too long but I think I was probably a bit over zealous in phoning up every day lol! But all of the applicants that I know have done the same, with the same results, so give them a call.
Thanks mate, quite a bit of mileage to learn then! I'm assuming the Rugby work is mainly WCML intermodal but how far North would a WM driver cover? Is the training still at Toton?
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Depots are Bescot, Rugby and Saltley as part of your hub.
Routes are link dependent, but likely to include:
Bescot
Rugby
Eastleigh
Landor St (Saltley) to Rotherham via derby and Toton (sidings at Burton on Trent too)
Newport
Bristol
Kingsbury
Wembley
Manchester - Trafford park
Stoke
Corby (Northamptonshire)
Work includes oil, scrap, vans, containers, steel to name a few.
Likely to sign 60/66 and maybe 67s.
Routes are link dependent, but likely to include:
Bescot
Rugby
Eastleigh
Landor St (Saltley) to Rotherham via derby and Toton (sidings at Burton on Trent too)
Newport
Bristol
Kingsbury
Wembley
Manchester - Trafford park
Stoke
Corby (Northamptonshire)
Work includes oil, scrap, vans, containers, steel to name a few.
Likely to sign 60/66 and maybe 67s.
Thanks mate, bit of mileage to learn then! Is traction training at Toton?
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Possibly. They might do you and all the others together at Toton. You'll probably be staying in the Novotel and go to Toton, depending on what exactly they have planned.
A mate started on Monday (6 Nov) and he's got a 4 week course at Didcot so I'm not assuming anything just yet, but if he's getting 4 weeks then I'll probably get the same. I guess Didcot might be more relevant if you're going to West London but my mate's going to Peak Forest so no logic there. It's probably based on availability of instructors I guess. If I find out anything more I'll let you know but I'm pretty sure we're both gonna be on the same course unless you're already a freight driver. Hopefully we'll get Christmas Day off lol.
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Atishyou
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You'll not get that off every year, I can tell you that.
However, I know of some drivers that haven't worked a Christmas unless they chose too. I also know of drivers who have worked both christmas' they have been with DB.
There's been a big cutback in engineering jobs for the next two years though, so it'll only be WTT jobs in the most part, none of which will run on Christmas day.
If you want the extra money, you can volunteer to work, if not, you should be able to get it off.
However, I know of some drivers that haven't worked a Christmas unless they chose too. I also know of drivers who have worked both christmas' they have been with DB.
There's been a big cutback in engineering jobs for the next two years though, so it'll only be WTT jobs in the most part, none of which will run on Christmas day.
If you want the extra money, you can volunteer to work, if not, you should be able to get it off.
Not really worried to be honest (although I'm not complaining about getting 11 days off!). With my current TOC, the only day of the year not rostered is Christmas Day but you can be hit with an 0400 start on Christmas Eve which is just as bad. Having done the military thing for a few years, having Christmas Day a week or so in either direction doesn't matter to me (or my family fortunately). In some ways, working Christmas Day is the easiest day of the year cos no one else is out there to get in your way - easy commute too lol.
Atishyou
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It's whatever works for you. Personally, I don't mind working weekends and earlies as there's generally less traffic around!
Absolutely right, I’ve forgotten what the rush hour is like, and I don’t miss it!
Atishyou
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Not sure of your background but the polo shirts are better than the shirts as they're darker. The three in one coats are excellent.
Looks like a similar choice to what I get now. Will be going for polo shirts, not a real fan of dress type ones in this line of work. Shirt and tie combo on GBRf drivers looks a bit odd to me.
Could do with a good new coat as well
Could do with a good new coat as well
I just got the uniform email too, looks like polo shirts is the way to go then. Apparently, the instructor at Didcot has told his course that he's got another one at Didcot starting on the 11 Dec so I guess that's where we're going.
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