Recent content by m2ka

Hi, I was just looking at the route mentioned above - I work for swt and have a season ticket between Croydon and Clapham. Anyway, when I look at the map SC it doesn't show what the OP says... (I.e. That the ticket is valid via Waterloo East) Have I missed something or done something wrong...

Hi, Hopefully a quick question for a FTPE driver. I am looking for info regarding the differences between Liverpool and Manchester drivers depots inc traction, routes, roster pattern (min days off in a row, max days on in a row), number of links and number of drivers. Also what is the core...

Well, I guess after almost 300 views no one so far has actually done the degree offered by IRO - I guess I shall do some more digging around online!! Anyway, thanks for reading - I'll check back every now and again to see if anyone else has commented.

1) What is the starting salary for a trainee train planner? The TOC I used to work for paid around £19K for a TRAINEE TRAIN PLANNER where you rotate around the different departments until an actual vacancy arises - the different departments inc Short Term Timetabling, Rosters, Diagrams, Long...

Hi guys, It's been about 2 years since I posted on here last time asking for information regarding the train driver training course - now that I have sucessfully completed all the stages of that, I'm back on here to ask for more advice!! Quickly to the point then....! Does anyone know...

Just a quick question to anyone who works for SWT trains or someone who has joined recently. Do SWT employees get free travel on both SWT and East Midlands Trains? or just SWT? Thanks in advance.

Hi, Just a wuick question (hope you can help). How long does it take to find out the outcome of the medical once done? thanks

Northern rail got back to me today about an interview for the Manchester Stations vacancies advertised last month - anyone else heard anything yet?

thanks for the reply - i'll get onto them first thing monday

I got a phone call today for an invitation to a medical for either the 8th sept or 29th sept - chose the earlier one just so its out the way quicker. I have also been given a provisional start date 31st oct. I do have one question about the medical in particular. I do not need to wear...

Had the managers interview just over 2 weeks ago but it then took me 2 weeks to get my documents to them (i.e. the proof of address and proof of NI number) HR has been very good. Now i'm waiting for an answer on whether I can proceed to the medical or not. I sent an email today but if there's...

Hey guys, Is anyone else still in the recruitment process for trainee drivers positions after applying in November(ish)? Just wondering thats all - or also, anyone due to start on a course in October or November? Cheers!

Good luck!!!! Hope all the prep comes in handy.

Got an email yesterday saying that I'm 'on hold' ... I guess that means I passed the application stage but they have no vacancies left.

When practicing on that software I was probably going at around that speed - I 'played' on it several times a day, particularly on my hour commute to work for over a week. On the day however, I slowed down slightly as you generally do when you are being assessed! I asked a few friends to have a...