Choochoochug
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No I haven’t hear back after the error test.
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GWR - Trainee Train Drivers - Multiple Locations (26/01/24)
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Choochoochug
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You’re right, fingers crossed for us all.
Sunny16
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Received my rejection email today. I thought I had done well in the error checking test. Bad luck
Sorry to hear that. Did they tell you your score or just say you’ve been unsuccessful?
Sunny16
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They just said I did not pass the online test . No feedback
Danieldaniel
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One that I’ve started to notice since doing these tests is they will have the obvious errors such as completely wrong numbers, or massively misspelt world, but they’ll also have harder to spot obese such as swapping “b” for “d” in words and similar. Easy to miss if you’re not looking out for
Sorry to hear that as well. I noticed you have also applied for West midlands trains Crewe and Shrewsbury depots. Wouldn't GWR fratton or Paddington be too far away from your home address?
TM Hopeful
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GWR will normally mention if it’s your location that rejects you, I know this from my previous driver application being withdrawn for PAD after the video interview stage (even though I am already based at PAD in my current TM role!)
JH-OB
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These timeframes are completely normal. 6 months can pass without hearing anything. They’ll be in touch when they’re ready.
I waited for one TOC a year before hearing anything after my Online SJT pass and shortlisting. This is Normal.
PufferFish
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Hi all
Haven’t received a email to say if I have passed or failed yet, do we know timeframes in which GWR get back to people?
Haven’t received a email to say if I have passed or failed yet, do we know timeframes in which GWR get back to people?
LKS
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It could be months... No news is good news sometimes.
The last round (2023) included a video interview (not a face-to-face) which came out the blue after being at depot manager stage for a while, then it was waiting more.
The last round (2023) included a video interview (not a face-to-face) which came out the blue after being at depot manager stage for a while, then it was waiting more.
MostlyHarmless
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Expect at least 18 months, and up to 2 years depending on the availability of instructors - which varies by depot
The pay moves from 28K to 48K the day you qualify.
Training for Paddington, Reading and Oxford drivers is normally at Reading, with everyone else at Bristol SPM
Good luck with your application!
See post #64Has anyone received any rejection/next stage emails at all?
Speedbird100
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Anyone know when the Oxford depot will be recruiting for trainee drivers?
TM Hopeful
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I’ve been in the talent pool at Oxford for nearly two years with zero movement, in fact they’re over for driver numbers currently at Oxford, we’ve been told to consider applying for other depots hence why I’ve applied for Bristol Parkway now
Speedbird100
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Thanks
Traindriver40
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i would guess paddington
Lovely
Nah its just the Railway recruitment time norm. Most who've passed both online tests will hear back eventually, well some anyway.
Sly Old Fox
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I would disagree with that.
When you say some. Do you mean some people who have passed will never no if they have passed or not?
You'll only know if you've truly passed by being told so. Some have been known in recruitment to be kept in limbo.
Have you been invited to one?