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    Returning to work after a fatality??

    I am a driver currently off sick due to a fatality. It's been 6 months now and after councilling etc I find myself in the position of deciding whether to go back into the driving seat or not. The Toc I work for have been great regarding support etc, and redeployment is also an option. I love...
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    Part time drivers

    Just wondering if there are any part time drivers on here at all. Pros and cons?
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    Depot yard shunters info for Scotrail

    Can anyone tell me what sort of shifts are worked as a depot yard shunter? Thanks
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    Glasgow central depot work area

    Hi guys Anyone on here work out of glasgow central at all. Trying to find out what routes and links are worked out of there. Thanks for any help. Cheers
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    Corkerhill depot routes

    As heading says, does anyone know what routes are covered by this depot. Thanks
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    Dumfries depot routes

    Can anyone tell me what routes are worked out of dumfries depot at all. Thanks
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    DB Cargo

    Im considering a move to DB cargo (scotland). Just looking for anyones advice or experience of working with this company. Im a driver with passenger service trains at moment and considering the switch to freight. There seems to be a lot of mixed reviews about going to freight if you listen to...
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    DB Cargo

    Hi guys, anyone on here work for DB. Got an interview coming up, and just looking for a heads up on what they are like to work for. cheers
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    Vtec driver assessments

    Can anyone advise what type of assessments to expect from vtec drivers role if asked to attend?
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    E.c.s

    Hi, I wonder if anybody can help me. I know ECS stands for empty coaching stock, but can anyone advise how i would identify an ECS train? Thanks
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    Anyone on here work for scotrail...

    Just wondering if there are many scotrail employees on this forum, im starting work for them soon myself..
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    I know its been done before.......but

    I start my new job as a trainee train driver on Nov 5th, and as this forum has been so helpfull in giving me advice and information on how to get the job in the first place, i thought i would start my own online blog, to hopefully help, and give an insight to others who are interested in this...
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    swiss bullet

    I was on this beauty in the summer travelling through switzerland, it was before i got the job as a trainee driver, now i am wondering what type / name it is... Can anyone advise?
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    What now..........

    Ok, ive done the interviews and assesments, got the job and start date. What can i expect the next few weeks and months to hold. I understand the first week will be an induction to the company, but after that ?? Any light thrown greatfully appreciated
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    Staff pass usage query

    Hi everyone, I start working as a trainee driver next month, and i was curious as to what entitlement the staff rail pass gives you. I dont want to take the mickey, so i will use it for going to work and back. However i was wondering if i can use it on my days off etc taking my family runs...
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    Job Offer

    recieved a job offer from scotrail for trainee driver after a very hectic couple of weeks of assesments and interviews. Would just like to say thanks to everyone who has posted on here regarding the questions/assesments and what to expect throughout the whole process. It hasnt been easy but...
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    Conditional offer...

    Just recieved an email giving me a conditional offer of employment..... i assume this will mean upon satisfactory references , medical etc?
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    Interview research

    Hi everybody, Sorry if i am posting in the wrong area im new to the forum. So hello everyone. I have been a regular visitor to your site and feel that there may be a real possibility that i can contribute more to it if i can get through the train interview which i have just been successfull...

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