But Crossrail is part of TfL...
Oops my bad.
But Crossrail is part of TfL...
Hi guys.. congrats to those who made it.
Im trying to find out more about the communucation test in Ac2.. i know from reading this forum you need to write down information which is relavant during a transmition. Id really like somthing more specific, i.e what message is beining transmitted, time limit, is tge message repeated more then once, is it transmitted via radio or in person etc.. ? Thanks in advanced.
Hi guys! I'm currently doing a 1st and had a question about the concentration test. Are the shapes exactly the same as the shapes on the practice material or the group bourdon programme or are they completely different? Thanks
As mentioned before I've been offered the job.
Another update.. Passed my medical and drugs & alcohol. I also passed screening and CRB checks. My next step is contract signing which is a week before I start in August
Super super excited!!
Good luck to those who are still waiting. Don't give up hope!!
Hi Beast how was medical? What's involved exactly? Cheers
Medical was straight forward.
It's in 2 parts. 1st part involves colour test to see if u can see colour, a reading test and the basic optician tests. You'll also get your blood pressure checked followed by a hearing test where they'll place you inside a sweat box with headphones on and you'll listen out for the faintest of beeps. You'll have to press the button everytime you hear the beep (they'll explain more clearly on the day. And not forgetting... they'll get your urine sample to send off to the lab for drug and alcohol test.
2nd part is with a doctor where they check breathing and physical ability I.e. balancing. At this stage doctor will tell you if he is happy to pass you fit.
As for waiting on results for drugs and alcohol... 2 days for negative and up to 5 days if you test positive.
Hope that helps!!
do they test you per eye or combined? Many thanks for the info
hiya everyone, had my medical the other day all went well, just waiting back on the pee in a cup test now.... however i just wanted to let the "pool of SJT wonderers" with no knowledge of whats going on know that, they are still doing up to 3 AC1s a day by the looks of it... as during my medical i had to go to Ashfield house first to fill out paperwork and very awkwardly walked passed another 32 smartly dressed candidates in my not so formal jeans and tshirt who by the looks of it was the second lot of the day and this was at half 10 with still an afternoon lot to go as confirmed by the security guard i got chatting to on the way out... so if anyone was still hoping for a chance at AC1 just keep your fingers crossed they are still working through everyone.
Try to remember this is a competition essentially. People aren't gonna give you the answers. Turn up listen and apply yourself
Thanks for the update Elliott and all the best with your medical.
Are you certain that these people were up for the P/T Night Tube job and not another position? If that is the case, there is hope for the likes of Tron and me after all!
Code:Try to remember this is a competition essentially. People aren't gonna give you the answers. Turn up listen and apply yourself
I understand what you are saying Aivilo and that is good advice. However, anybody who has already gone through the wringer and been successful would have nothing to lose by giving others a nudge in the right direction. There are some great folk on this forum and personally I find all the help and banter very refreshing. Thank you Aivilo and others.
LU are separate from the National "two strikes" rule.hi Does this assessment count as one of your two lives of the train driver assessment or it is different?
Hiya mate, yes they was all there for AC1, as these lot went up, a group of 30 was coming down who made comments to the second lot, "we made it" "its not that bad not that bad" and then as i left i said any more today to a security guard who said "afternoon group"
so keep your fingers crossed
Don't print it out, the training school didn't even mention it but it will be a good idea to read through it and perhaps have access to it on your phone/tablet.
Uniform stores have moved to Kings Cross so contract signing is no longer at Acton. You will receive two trousers, 4 shirts, various coats and jackets and shoes so a small suitcase or large holdall type bag would be needed, although I took it in the box it came in but was awkward to manhandle to get to my car.
Don't print it out, the training school didn't even mention it but it will be a good idea to read through it and perhaps have access to it on your phone/tablet.
Uniform stores have moved to Kings Cross so contract signing is no longer at Acton. You will receive two trousers, 4 shirts, various coats and jackets and shoes so a small suitcase or large holdall type bag would be needed, although I took it in the box it came in but was awkward to manhandle to get to my car.
They are testing your physical ability. You have to cross live track and climb in and out of a train cab from track level through both the side doors (N and O) and through the front 'M' door over the coupler.Hey LRD i have another question.
It says on Tuesday of week 1 there will be a track assessment and a MED01, what exactly is a MED01, is it another medical assessment?
Thanks
Anyone moved from the pool of the unknown?
All duties will start and end at your home depot. We have a lot of depot working, almost every duty we go into/out of a train depot or siding. The trains have to be brake tested every 24 hours so there are lots of changeovers throughout the night.Nah! Still waiting and dreaming Tron. One thing that came to mind was duty start and end points. With these NT duties being part of a 24 hour service, do all duties start and end at a station? I was wondering if the Operators ever get to see a depot.
All duties will start and end at your home depot. We have a lot of depot working, almost every duty we go into/out of a train depot or siding. The trains have to be brake tested every 24 hours so there are lots of changeovers throughout the night.