Good luck with it.I have my DMI tomorrow in Chester, applied July/aug 2020
Anyone else there? Feeling exceptionally happy to have made it this far in truth, have used this forum many times for reference!!!
Good luck with it.I have my DMI tomorrow in Chester, applied July/aug 2020
Anyone else there? Feeling exceptionally happy to have made it this far in truth, have used this forum many times for reference!!!
I had my medical in Chester last week. Maybe we’re on the same course?In Chester tomorrow for my medical, I applied August 2020 too. Good luck!
How's it going for you guys. Hope all is well.Same! Haha!
Not yet, have you?
Maybe we are! Have you been given a date? I've been given 28th November. I passed the medical this morning.I had my medical in Chester last week. Maybe we’re on the same course?
Yes, 28th November! See you thereMaybe we are! Have you been given a date? I've been given 28th November. I passed the medical this morning.
See you there!Yes, 28th November! See you there
It's the same, bank holidays effectively don't exist for drivers. The only exception is that if an extra bank holiday is given in a year (like this year with the Queen's jubilee) we may receive any extra annual leave day in lieu.Does anyone know what happens on Bank Holidays as a driver. Is it enhanced rate or normal.
The girl who did my mmi said they work it as its a normal day for them. But not sure if that's across the board of all roles at TFW
Thanks for answeringIt's the same, bank holidays effectively don't exist for drivers. The only exception is that if an extra bank holiday is given in a year (like this year with the Queen's jubilee) we may receive any extra annual leave day in lieu.
Applied to this, good luck to everyone...Shrewsbury also now added.
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I can't speak for how strict they are on the distance thing, but I've no idea at all why you think they would care about being Welsh or not. I'm struggling to think of a single Welsh driver based at Shrewsbury.Applied to this, good luck to everyone...
Also, their pre-application questions had an option saying "willing to relocate" - I'm hoping that really is the case and they're willing to consider people like me who genuinely are willing to move, I live a 2h drive from Shrewsbury otherwise.
I hope the fact that I'm not Welsh won't reflect on me negatively either...
Ah ok, that's good to know, I mean, I was thinking since it's Transport for Wales they'd prioritise hiring Welsh... Guess that makes sense though since Shrewsbury isn't actually in Wales lolI can't speak for how strict they are on the distance thing, but I've no idea at all why you think they would care about being Welsh or not. I'm struggling to think of a single Welsh driver based at Shrewsbury.
I've read on here enhanced but not sure. Someone did mention it's on the opc websiteAre TFW enhanced or standard on the driver tests?
Unless it's changed, TfW isn't listed on the OPC website. I've heard contrasting arguments as to whether it's standard or enhanced but no conclusive answers.I've read on here enhanced but not sure. Someone did mention it's on the opc website
Pulled already.Applied to this, good luck to everyone...
Also, their pre-application questions had an option saying "willing to relocate" - I'm hoping that really is the case and they're willing to consider people like me who genuinely are willing to move, I live a 2h drive from Shrewsbury otherwise.
I hope the fact that I'm not Welsh won't reflect on me negatively either...
Yep, it was only up for about 48 hours!Pulled already.
Training for Part A (Rules) takes place at either Chester or Cardiff Training Centers.Where is TfW's academy?
Okay great, thanksTraining for Part A (Rules) takes place at either Chester or Cardiff Training Centers.
It varies depending on depots. At most TfW depots, you'll learn pretty much every route that depot works as part of your training, and you'll be working over them all once you're qualified. I'm pretty sure Cardiff Valleys work like this.Some great work put into the traction and route thread. Very informative and useful in my DMI so thanks craigybagel.
Just wondering if you don't sign all routes, as a trainee do you get given a few routes or just 1.
If its more than 1 is it a similar route. So Cardiff to Bridgend via the Vale is similar to that going to Barry Island. Minus rhoose, Llantwit and Bridgend.
Or could you get two completely different routes, say Cardiff to milford haven and Newport to Cheltenham.
Also is it pot luck what you get, are some more glamorous than others.
Id quite like the Vale one as I know all the stops and landmarks having been a passanger for about 11 years