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Received an email saying I was unsuccessful at interview however I can apply again in future as my results are valid for 6 months. I’ve logged back into the website to apply for a different box however I’m getting sent back to my unsuccessful application page which is still saying “Thank you...

Hello, I've been invited to sit the OPC's Safety Awareness Test. Just wondering if there are any additional practice tests other than the one supplied with in invitation? Is there a practice test once you start the assessment? Only asking as the practice supplied only has one example, I'd feel...

Hi all, I’ve recently been invited to sit the online SCAAT test for a conductor role. Does this test require speed, as well as accuracy? I’ve previously sat the Group Bourdon for trainee driver, and failed as I wasn’t quick enough. Having practiced both tests, I find I’m much slower on the...

I spotted a few units out last week with DOO cameras fitted, 350117 comes to mind

Do the drivers open the doors on the New Caledonian Sleeper MK5s? When I saw a rake in Euston a few months back, one of the GOPs was left open, and I could only see the blue ‘door close’ and signal bell buttons.

Best: Virgin West Coast MK3s (Especially in First Class), GNER Mallard, TPE Class 158s, TPE 185s, GWR MK3s (First Class GWR interior) Worst: Most Arriva Northern refurbishments, seats looked awful after a few weeks.

As far as I know, the Class 331s and 195s do not have cab controls for dispatch, other than the ones for drivers to use on the desk.

Hi all, A few months back, I managed to catch GBRf liveried 92043 at London Euston, having brought in the one of the sleepers. Going through my camera recently, I've noticed what appears to be bodyside cameras on the side of the locomotive. Having looked online, they don't appear on any other...

Hi all, I've noticed 172334 has returned from Ilford Depot, having gone down for refurbishment. Does anyone know what sort of work is being undertaken on the Fleet? Thanks Matt

Hi all, from my previous experience of carrying out the GB, there is around 15/20 lines per page? Is there a way to print out mocks of the test in this format? I find that printing sheets off the program gives me 5, full sheets rather than the reduced ones they use in reality (Hope that makes...

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Double-set Class 185s require two Conductors when locking out four or more doors due to short platforms. Any less than four and they only require one Conductor.

I believe one of the 802s is due an exam on its pantograph and as such, Hitachi have restricted it to operating diesel only until such exam has taken place.

Hello, I've just read that SNCF are experiencing strikes from what looks like DOO after a crash. Are all SNCF trains DOO, or is it just the local services? Thanks Matt