Recent content by StaffsPM1

I did work experience twice with SOuth West Trains as was. Realistically you cannot do anything other than platform customer services because of the psycometrics and medical and training requirements of most roles.

https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/building-a-better-railway for those who haven't read it. Speech made just now...

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They are working through the applications as quickly as we can... Be patient :)

Don't be too disheartened, there were just over 1000 applications that were all hand scored with the top-scoring going through. Simple things such as not fully answering the statements or living more than 45 mins away would have resulted in not being shortlisted.

Not really I am afraid, now you play the waiting game. This process really will test your patience as things will seem to not progress, then stop altogether, then get going again. If you are invited to assessments they will send all the practice material that you need to prepare, once that...

top tip - there will be a lot of applications. Check your spelling etc, the best way to get an application binned is to not bother to spell check your answers! Good luck to all who apply... ;)

I hope you can help someone. Does Crewe PSB have auto route setting or is it all manual? Many thanks

Don't know if that helps!

I can only see a 5E81 going the other way? EDB - KGZ showing as 802202. 1632231934 375620 + 375909

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I wouldn't rely on RTT as we are running Meridians in "HST paths" and they will show on RTT as 110 mph HST when they aren't

As others have said depends on what company and traction you sign. I am 6ft5 and have driven 37s (far too small for DSD pedal), and 222s (lovely size with plenty of room) more modern trains are far better adjustable but like most things in life as a tall person you adapt (have you ever had a...

I kept a blog but if I shared anything even remotely operational or to do with the TOC they got fed up so I stopped updating it. Most social media policies don't let you do anything, my current TOCs one is iron clad, and if you say anything that they don't like and someone can work out you work...