Northern training Manchester 19/08/19

[Paul 1980]

Hi is anyone else on the forum attending monday morning to begin their training? Cant wait to get started with it all.

I am still to receive my rail pass however, the most convenient train for me each morning is a tpe train which I dont think my pass would cover anyway. Would I be expected to stick to northern trains to get to training? Should I get the tpe one and expect a refund for this? Dont like ringing hr if i can get the answers needed on this fantastic forum.
Tia Paul.

 

[Aivilo]

Keep tickets and reclaim them from the school

 

[NorthernM]

Hi is anyone else on the forum attending monday morning to begin their training? Cant wait to get started with it all.

I am still to receive my rail pass however, the most convenient train for me each morning is a tpe train which I dont think my pass would cover anyway. Would I be expected to stick to northern trains to get to training? Should I get the tpe one and expect a refund for this? Dont like ringing hr if i can get the answers needed on this fantastic forum.
Tia Paul.

Hi mate it's always best asking the guard can you jump on.. for the vast majority of the time they will be fine. Always best to do them the courtesy by asking rather than just jumping on though.

Congratulations and hope it all goes well for you.

 

[Intermodal]

Hi is anyone else on the forum attending monday morning to begin their training? Cant wait to get started with it all.

I am still to receive my rail pass however, the most convenient train for me each morning is a tpe train which I dont think my pass would cover anyway. Would I be expected to stick to northern trains to get to training? Should I get the tpe one and expect a refund for this? Dont like ringing hr if i can get the answers needed on this fantastic forum.
Tia Paul.

Hi Paul, with respect I do think you should ring HR instead of seeking answers on here. If you worked in any other industry would it be proper to take advice from an internet forum on internal matters related to your employment instead of going through proper internal channels? When Northern refuse to pay your ticket are you going to argue that in fact RailUK said it would be okay? The best thing to do is act like you are an employee now (because you are) and use the right communication channels.

What NorthernM says about asking the guard is however good advice, if you have proof of employment.

 

[Aivilo]

As I said. Keep tickets and reclaim from the school. Travel etiquette comes into play once you have your passes and uniform.

 

[Paul 1980]

Thankyou for all the replies.
Paul.

 

[C J Snarzell]

Paul

Good luck for Monday.

Is it the trainee conductor role you are starting?

C J

 

[Paul 1980]

Hi C J, it's a conductor role based at Blackpool north. I applied back in December last year and had an interview at the end of January so it's been a long process. Looking forward to being part of the railway family.

 

[MickeyClass37]

Hi Paul

As the song goes mate
" Don't worry, be happy "
Don't worry about stuff that will get sorted in training and be happy that you are one of the few who,have given the opportunity.
I did hear it's 1 job per 100+ applications. So it's an incredible achievement to get in pal.
Enjoy training ,see you soon

 

[secretsquirels]

Hello, is anyone on the 9th September training course in Manchester. I’m on it for a maintenance depot driver position in heaton.