GWR Train Driver talent pool

[Kauntrilla]

one course for mainly reading started today.

 

[PlexiDriver]

So from now on GWR will only offer trainee mainline courses to Depot drivers? Or is that all TOCs?

 

[Stigy]

So from now on GWR will only offer trainee mainline courses to Depot drivers? Or is that all TOCs?

It’s not all TOCs, but is an Avenue GWR are trying out.

 

[Horizon22]

Well fingers crossed it happens, I was originally in the pool for reading but they decided to move me to Paddington dont know why and I agreed.

A course for Paddington trainees started fairly recently.

 

[Kaiwats]

A course for Paddington trainees started fairly recently.

Recently as in this year? I remember recruitment telling me that they already filled up a course starting in 2021 and that the next possible course could be april/june 2022

 

[MostlyHarmless]

Recently as in this year? I remember recruitment telling me that they already filled up a course starting in 2021 and that the next possible course could be april/june 2022

There are 2 courses that have started this year with Pad trainees on them, although I don't think it's any more than 4 people in total

 

[TheGoldfish]

The courses don’t appear to be exclusive to any particular depot … at least my course and the courses since have had a mix of Pad, Reading and Oxford drivers.. although they all took place at the Reading Driver Academy … so guessing it’s more regional than dept specific and that its a similar set up in the west ?

 

[Bootneck911]

How do I apply to be a train driver ??

 

[Andypandy1968]

How do I apply to be a train driver ??

You could start by reading the post, ' how to become a train driver'?

 

[Stigy]

How do I apply to be a train driver ??

If you need to ask……?

 

[Dieseldriver]

How do I apply to be a train driver ??

Eerrmm, you apply…

 

[Nonuts]

How do I apply to be a train driver ??

Depending on where you live, keep an eye out on the relevant train operating companies recruitment sites. First group careers, GTR, TPE ect... Being honest there's unlikely to much (if any) recruitment in the immediate future as the recovery from covid and the transition to GBrailways is implemented.

 

[MostlyHarmless]

I have heard that that there is course planned for HEX (Heathrow Express) drivers later this year and that they will come from the main talent pools. I don't know any other details and I don't want to build anyone's hopes up unnecessarily but the information has come from a reliable source

 

[Jaytrains]

I have heard that that there is course planned for HEX (Heathrow Express) drivers later this year and that they will come from the main talent pools. I don't know any other details and I don't want to build anyone's hopes up unnecessarily but the information has come from a reliable source

Did they say how many drivers they need or positions available?

 

[MostlyHarmless]

Did they say how many drivers they need or positions available?

No they didn't I'm afraid. It was just the one course that was mentioned. Currently class sizes are around 8

 

[Jaytrains]

No they didn't I'm afraid. It was just the one course that was mentioned. Currently class sizes are around 8

Well that sounds positive to me and thanks

 

[Kaiwats]

I have heard that that there is course planned for HEX (Heathrow Express) drivers later this year and that they will come from the main talent pools. I don't know any other details and I don't want to build anyone's hopes up unnecessarily but the information has come from a reliable source

Sounds like good news to me

 

[Horizon22]

No they didn't I'm afraid. It was just the one course that was mentioned. Currently class sizes are around 8

Not sure the course would be solely HeX though.

To give an idea of the scale of the backlog caused by Covid, I think there's about 150 trainees with GWR currently, some who have been in that position for 2+ years

 

[MostlyHarmless]

Not sure the course would be solely HeX though.

To give an idea of the scale of the backlog caused by Covid, I think there's about 150 trainees with GWR currently, some who have been in that position for 2+ years

I was told specifically it was a HeX only course and would be pretty much the same as the standard drivers course. I can only assume with the easing of travel restrictions plus natural wastage there is a need to recruit.

 

[PlexiDriver]

Is there anymore movement on those driver courses on HeX? Are they definitely going ahead?

 

[MostlyHarmless]

Is there anymore movement on those driver courses on HeX? Are they definitely going ahead?

Not that I've heard but then it only became a thing last week. As usual it's a case of watch this space

 

[Jaytrains]

Not that I've heard but then it only became a thing last week. As usual it's a case of watch this space

Is the training shorter and quicker to pass out at HEX because of the short 15min route?

 

[Stigy]

Is the training shorter and quicker to pass out at HEX because of the short 15min route?

There’s not as many handling hours if I recall?

 

[Mintona]

There’s not as many handling hours if I recall?

Think it is 100 rather 250.

 

[Jaytrains]

Ohh ok that’s allot lesser than i thought

 

[MostlyHarmless]

Is the training shorter and quicker to pass out at HEX because of the short 15min route?

I think the training -rules etc, is the same as you drive on the mainline for part of the route.

 

[Jaytrains]

I think the training -rules etc, is the same as you drive on the mainline for part of the route.

Thank you

 

[PlexiDriver]

I'm assuming there has been no movement with the HeX stuff?

 

[MostlyHarmless]

I'm assuming there has been no movement with the HeX stuff?

No I've heard nothing more. I'll ask around when I'm back at work

 

[Kaiwats]

I'm assuming there has been no movement with the HeX stuff?

I was literally thinking the same