6months is a very long time i totaly agree, ive applyed for SDA which is bottom of the chart but its a start.
I guess if i try hard enough it gives me 6months to gain experiance in the field i need it in and just apply for the train driver as and when it comes about or another conductor.
I am slightly dissapointed with myself but i least know that i need to do something in order to fulfill my longterm ambition of a train driver and gives me enough preporation time