D Rivers
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Just curious! Out of the people who have heard today, where did you apply for???
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Apprentice Train Driver - Crosscountry - Multiple Locations (09/02/2021)
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Scotsman101
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Edinburgh buddy
Scotsman101
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You waiting on a start date?
No communication since applying for it
antbravo81
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Sorry to join the number of people messaging if they have heard anything. I noticed alot seems to be for Edinburgh and birmingham. Has anyone who applied for manchester heard anything at all?
Ant2knee
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I’ve applied for Manchester. The process started March 2020. I’ve not heard anything since the OPC testing in July 2020.
NorthernTech
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So you don’t know even if you passed or failed the test centre? Did you do both paper and computer tests, and if so then sit an MMI?
D Rivers
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Yeah we know we passed but have heard nothing since!!
Ant2knee
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NorthernTech
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So I presume from this then you must be in the talent pool awaiting a start of which you will then be sent to a medical? From reading about various talent pools on here, you may be be waiting a day/week/several months/few years, the pool is a waiting area but at least with the passes you are in a strong position to apply elsewhere in the mean time, a great situation to be in compared to the rest of us for sure!
Ant2knee
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Yes we know that we passed the OPC assessment day at Watford and the interview at Derby. Unfortunately though that’s also when the lockdowns and restrictions deepened and all the recruitment and training had to be put on hold.
It’s been a waiting game since then.
Yes I think we’re in a waiting game now.
Regarding other TOC’s though it’s not as straight forward as that as some TOC’s have a slightly different assessment criteria and interview method. They also vary in pass scores, enhanced or standard. I do know that if I was to apply at Avanti (where I currently work) then I’d have to sit the whole process again. I don’t want to do that at this point as I really fancy a change and Cross Country is where I’d like to move across too as a driver.
You’re correct though, having the passes is certainly a good place to be. The assessment day at Watford was a long and full on day, it’s a big relief to have it done and dusted.
Good luck with your ongoing process too.
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Has anyone who applied for Edinburgh or Birmingham and passed MMI had any word about medical or start dates?
I too passed my MMI and they said the date of 21st of June still stands but that’s 4 weeks away now and there will be a lot of people with 4 week notices.
Thanks
I too passed my MMI and they said the date of 21st of June still stands but that’s 4 weeks away now and there will be a lot of people with 4 week notices.
Thanks
Scotsman101
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There was only 3 vacancies for Edinburgh which have been filled, so if you didn't get contacted then you'll most likely be in the talent pool for the next course if Edinburgh get more vacancies.
D Rivers
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Edinburgh1987
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Did you get one of the places?
Scotsman101
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Afraid not, into the talent pool for future vacancies.
D Rivers
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Edinburgh1987
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Ah, still a really good position to be in
Prottey
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anyone had any communication on this?
mrredrunner100
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I'm still on application in process and not heard a single peep since the "we will get back to you in 2 to 4 weeks", i knew railway recruitment is slow but this is something else
I take it you were applying for Edinburgh? I believe they started letting people know the results about 2 weeks ago. I had to contact them though for my results so maybe try that if you haven’t heard yet
That link isn't working...just comes up error..?Postions- Birmingham, Bournmouth, Edinburgh, Manchester and Plymouth
CamdenDave
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The original post is over 4 months old so the job posting has expired.
Yeah I realised after I commented...lol - gutted.
bowejangle96
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Been following this thread since the position came up, was wondering if anyone has applied for Manchester (or any other location) who has passed the psychometric tests with any other TOC has heard anything, as I passed mine with TFW in December '20 (failed on the DMI) and still not heard a peep since the "we should get back to you in 2 to 4 weeks" email. The log in portal on DB website still shows application in progress... I'm still hopeful... just...
D Rivers
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they don’t need trainees for Manchester right now. They needed 3 for Edinburgh and 3 for Birmingham for the June course. The May course was all internals I believe.
Glawsrfc
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Ditto...the commmunication from XC HR dept has been woeful.several emails with no reply.
A simple “sorry you were unsuccessful this time but we will keep you on file for future vacancies” would have sufficed.
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