As are basically all Train Driving roles to a point. Depending on the depot you’re based at within your area you could find IM to be more interesting than HH or the other way around.IM is boring tho....
Check email including junk, seems people being put into talent pool until next recruitment drive due to amount who appliedDid apply but still not heard anything. I take it they're not going to bother?
HH have a lot more random routes than IMAs are basically all Train Driving roles to a point. Depending on the depot you’re based at within your area you could find IM to be more interesting than HH or the other way around.
Good for them. For the most part, I find that a fixed roster which enables me to make plans in my social life is more beneficial than driving a train on a random branch line.HH have a lot more random routes than IM
I applied for a different depot but my application was moved to Trafford. I was put in the talent pool about 8 months ago.Morning. When was Trafford advertised for trainees? A while ago obviously if you are sat in a talent pool. Must have missed that one.
You can’t from outside the industry anymore, only from another rail company.You CAN, but if you want to, is another matter.
You only drive IM trains..IM is boring tho....
What depot have you applied for? I’d say IM but some HH depots have some good work. IM you can plan things a lot easier as you have a 13 week base roster with some booked work in, on HH you’re given a rest day pattern and a time band and get your shifts the Friday for the following Sunday so not much time to plan. If you want to earn a lot of money and don’t mind being at work all the time then HH.Been doing some research on whether to go HH or IM. Any advice?
Thanks for the advice.HH, less family friendly rostering, slightly higher pay.
IM, more predictable rostering, slightly lower pay.
Both work very unsociable hours but with IM you are able to plan your life a bit better.
Just my own opinion but personally I would choose IM over HH given the choice.
Are you sure you can’t transfer in a pension. I contacted rail pensions the other day who said you can.You can’t from outside the industry anymore, only from another rail company.
You only drive IM trains..
What depot have you applied for? I’d say IM but some HH depots have some good work. IM you can plan things a lot easier as you have a 13 week base roster with some booked work in, on HH you’re given a rest day pattern and a time band and get your shifts the Friday for the following Sunday so not much time to plan. If you want to earn a lot of money and don’t mind being at work all the time then HH.
Oh I might be wrong then but someone on my course a few years ago wanted to put his police pension in and was told they aren’t accepting pensions from industry’s outside the railway anymore.Thanks for the advice.
Are you sure you can’t transfer in a pension. I contacted rail pensions the other day who said you can.
Cool congrats!I’ve got a DMI at Bedford next week
Bedford are quite good I think. You do Bow, Dagenham, Thurrock, Acton, Theale, Radlett, Luton Crescent, Brentford and I want to say you go as far as Nuneaton and Toton?I’ve got a DMI at Bedford next week
Same here. Last Tuesday and still waiting. Which depot you apply for?Got an email about being put forward for a DMI last Tuesday but still haven't had the phone call, anyone else in the same boat?
IpswichReading mate, yourself?
Hi, is this for Freightliner?Evening folks. Quick one. I have my interview Thursday, I’m as prepared as I can be. Only I’m stuck on what I should ask at the end when they ask if I have any questions. I know about the company etc.. and feel my usual questions would be a bit weak for such a role.
thanks in advance.
Thank youit’s closed now. Went on 9th ish November
Well done and good luck, did you get an email or phone call to confirm the interview? Loads of information regarding these questions on these forums.Managed to get a DMI in Crewe. Does anybody know what to expect? Also, does anybody have any tips and what questions to ask at the end? Thanks.
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