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@RailGuy111 Thanks for the input, sounds really promising once your in. Interesting that you've said there's some drivers at Abbey wood looking to go east. I've applied for maidenhead (would also take old oak) and was just wondering how crowded they are in comparison to the east as eastern parts sound pretty full at the moment.
Does anybody know once is all said and done how many driver will there be operating on crossrail?
Hi mate, I'm not entirely sure about the west, I think I remember hearing most people who applied for Maidenhead were offered Old Oak Common (A lot of qualified drivers already at MTR went in for Maidenhead, which filled a lot of positions). Most trainees seem to be for Old Oak Common right now. My advice would be to go for the job at Old Oak Common, if offered, and then look to move back oneday - but I understand everyone's circumstances are different, and for some it won't be feasiable.
I suppose some of the drivers who applied for Abbey Wood when it was first advertised, done what a lot would - signed up to get their foot in the door, and then transfer back closer to home. It all depends on whether you live within the travel time limit rule.
I'm not sure what the exact number of required drivers is, I remember hearing 400 (don't qoute me!), but I've also heard the establishment numbers aren't concrete yet, and can increase.