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    A quick thank you!

    I just wanted to say thanks to the people on this forum. I start as a trainee driver with Southern in May. Been a tense 15 months since I applied. Laser eye surgery, risk assessments regarding my height slowed it down slightly but I'm finally there. So thanks to the people who put me at ease...
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    Southern train driver height

    Hi all. Southern have verbally offered me a trainee driver role. Passed the medical and am waiting for a day to be risk assessed regarding my height. I've always told people I'm 6'5 but I came out as 6'4 and a half at the medical. I do have a couple of mates who currently drive and they say...
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    Southern GTR order of things

    Hey I applied for trainee driver December 2015. I've passed everything and over a month ago was asked to provide references. Since then it's all gone very quiet. No reply from HR. At what stage would you be asked for references? Before a talent pool? Just after a bit of reassurance really...
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    Driver eyesight

    Hi everyone I'm after a bit of information. I have my MMI coming up shortly for Southern hopefully followed by my medical. After looking up the minimum visual acuity of 6/30 for uncorrected eyes I fear I'm not at that standard. I appreciate the need for strict rules regarding driver health...

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