Sparky9909
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Ive been told i got a space on the course for the 17th but still waiting for my checks to be completed as i done my medical on the 29th
Haveny been sent a contract or anything else yet
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Sparky9909
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Im on the one in cardiff how long did you wait for your contracts, checks etc after your dome your medical
About a week or so mate
There's a mix of qualified and trainee drivers starting in Jan 17th at Chester, good luck to everyone.
Welshman1
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When you sit the tests, do you get the results ? or is it a simple pass/fail and they withhold the info.
glasgowceltic1
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You get told your results within 2 weeks by email but it just to say pass or fail.
No idea what I scored in my tests
You will get results in / around a week or so after Stage 1.
Stage 2 you will know shortly after finishing the tests. If you pass you will go on to do the MMI.
Fail any of them and you head home.
As @glasgowceltic1 says - no scores etc Just a Pass / Fail.
Welshman1
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Thank you for the prompt reply, i have got tests next week. I feel im doing very well on every tests, but the TRP1 is the one which going to catch me. I am a good learner and am able to retain information well, but under these pressurised conditions i just feel its not going to happen. I done the mock test with OPC and scored 10/15 so just below average. feeling anxious now
This the hardest part of the whole process in my eyes, the wait! Part of me is made up I got through the DMI but seems so hollow with no idea of a start!
glasgowceltic1
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Honestly I felt the same, the whole process went so quick I expected an instant start date but as the month's drew on I pretty much gave up. Now I start on the 17th January, it works itself out in the end but the wait is a killer.
You will have a mix of new and qualified drivers on your course at Chester, it's a very busy time next year for training traincrew. What depot in the north / England are you going to ??
glasgowceltic1
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Shrewsbury
You will like it there, good traincrew and cushy work
glasgowceltic1
Member
Thanks, good to hear. Spoke with someone on here who started last year and has good things to say about the place.
Good evening everyone, first time poster, avid reader! I’ll be joining you in Chester on the 18th, really looking forward to getting started and meeting you all via teams on the 17th.
Great stuff. Will be January before we know it!
Welshman1
Member
Well done mate, you must be chuffed. I am at the start of process 1st assessments tomorrow
Which depot are you in for and have you taken the offer of the hotel for the course?
Hi Plodster, yeah I’ve taken up the offer of the hotel, I’ll be based in Pwllheli. I think we have 8 on our course in total! Just want to say a big thank you to everyone who has shared info on here it has been invaluable.
Good luck to you buddy!!
Ahh good stuff
I’m Anglesey so will see how the travelling goes early on but may well do some nights at the hotel as we go along.
glasgowceltic1
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That will be a long day, wish you luck but think the hotel is a better option.
Well done @Logger79 and best of luck @Welshman1
An hour by train for a coffee and some revision time
Will book in for the hotel when the pace ramps up if I need to
You travelling or hotel?
Yeah will see how I go with it
An hour by train for a coffee and some revision time
Will book in for the hotel when the pace ramps up if I need to
You travelling or hotel?
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Thanks @Plodster ! I've also been given a start date of 17th January. Moving awfully quick!
glasgowceltic1
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I'm going to use the hotel, I live 2 hours away so don't fancy the commute especially after being caught in an accident that shut the road on my way to the medical.
Managed to find a back way into Chester but don't want to risk that during the course.
It's a busy time in the training school, if you have a long commute I would recommend staying in the hotel. You get time ti revise and do your coursework without being distracted.
Plus you will find a busy train is not ideal for revision, sometimes you will be lucky to get a seat !
Plus you will find a busy train is not ideal for revision, sometimes you will be lucky to get a seat !
railwaymania27
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Good luck to all! Fingers crossed I will see you all somewhere along the line 
. If you pardon the pun 
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. If you pardon the pun !
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