Same place I went, and don't give in just yet, I felt the same immediately afterwards but was successful. Which examiners did you have?
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Same place I went, and don't give in just yet, I felt the same immediately afterwards but was successful. Which examiners did you have?
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Hi everyone after reading the forum from page 1 to 27 I feel a little less stressed I really appreciate all of this info and hopefully my ac1 will go well on Tuesday problem is they haven't given much time to prepare did anyone have any difficulties with the following and understanding test???
Was a middle aged white male with a moustache (he was HR). He wasn't friendly at all. The train manager was polite though.
Thank you, I sat it on Wednesday and I have just had the phone call
Good job you said it was a private number as I usually ignore them lolNo start date yet as they are fully booked but she said it would probably be either June or July...
Yup, first week this week.
Got my medical next Tuesday, and a provisional training date of June 20th. Looking forward to it. Hopefully you folks that have started already can keep us posted on how it's going? Also, can anyone that's been through the medical give me a run-down of what the day consists of?
From what I remember it's basic stuff first, eyesight (with and without glasses), hearing, drugs test, blood pressure and then a chat with a doctor. Quite a long process (maybe about 2 hours).
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How was the test on day 1? I start my training soon and that's what has me worried. That and the potential of falling onto a live rail during the track walk 
I've got my medical on Friday and have also been given a start date of 20th June 
How long does it take to be given the all clear, is it straight after the medical or do they have to wait for the results?
In other words will I be able to hand my notice in on Monday lol
How long does it take to be given the all clear, is it straight after the medical or do they have to wait for the results?
In other words will I be able to hand my notice in on Monday lol
You will be told on the day if you have passed the medical apart from the alcohol/drugs test as that takes a couple of days to come back although if you pass, you won't hear anything.
Once that is all clear, at some stage you will get a date to sign contracts and collect your uniform.
Once that is all clear, at some stage you will get a date to sign contracts and collect your uniform.
Thank you all went well, doctor was extremely nice and made it much easier going than I thought it would be.
Where do we collect our uniform from, is it back at Ashfield House or somewhere else?
Also does anyone know when we can apply for the season ticket loan, is it once we've passed the training or can we apply as soon as we sign the contracts?
With the 75% discount a years season ticket will cost the same (£1000) as the three month one I'm going to need!
Where do we collect our uniform from, is it back at Ashfield House or somewhere else?
Also does anyone know when we can apply for the season ticket loan, is it once we've passed the training or can we apply as soon as we sign the contracts?
With the 75% discount a years season ticket will cost the same (£1000) as the three month one I'm going to need!
North Acton, you will be taking a lot of uniform back with you in a large cardboard box. I recommend either driving there or taking a suitcase with you.
Not too sure on season ticket but you get your Oyster card on first day of training at Ashfield House so I assume you can apply for the discount right away. Just so you know, you have to buy the full price discount yourself and then get the discount paid back to you.Also does anyone know when we can apply for the season ticket loan, is it once we've passed the training or can we apply as soon as we sign the contracts?
With the 75% discount a years season ticket will cost the same (£1000) as the three month one I'm going to need!
Thank you for the info, will take a suitcase with me then if I decide to get the train up
I am a bit confused about the loan, it says 75% discount on a season ticket loan, so not sure where the loan comes in if you have to pay for the ticket yourself? Looks like I'll be needing a credit card to find the £5k then lol
If you were successful you'll get a call from a private number. If unsuccessful you'll get an email rejection. When I went for mine, I went in on the Friday and got the phone call on the Tuesday, a few days after.
People that have started their training, any indication which line you'll be assigned to? I know there's a few depots but have been told, by a full-time driver I know, that your address doesn't make a difference to where you could be assigned.
Also do not forget that the 75% discount is also taxable, unless you travel on GTR or East Coast, so in reality the discount will be a bit less depending on how much tax you pay.
You find out your depot on your first day. They seem to take your location into consideration for most, but not all.
They will do their best to allocate you to a depot close to your home but it is entirely possible you will get one on the other side of the city. You will find out which line you're going to in the first week and it is possible to switch lines with another person in your class (providing there is someone willing to do so).
Thank you, that's fine, as long as I definitely get 75% back before tax, I did read in another thread that you can only get that if you're employed full time. But it does say in the advert about the 75% rebate so hopefully that's the case otherwise I won't be able to afford to work there
Also anyone doing the training can you please tell me how long it actually is?
In the advert and mentioned in the interview they said 16 weeks but in emails from HR they say 12 weeks? I need to know to arrange cover for the kids
Thanks all
By the way I have emailed HR these questions but they never reply! lol You lot are much better
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Which lines will the new recruits be on ? Is it still possible to join aged 18 as opposed to 21 for NR?
Regarding season ticket loans do these new recruits get any reciprocal travel facilities on NR like priv passes or FIP?
Central, Victoria. Jubilee, Piccadilly and Northern. (All Night Tube lines)
Unsure on age.
We get a staff Oyster card, which is valid on London Overground, Underground, DLR, Tramlink, Buses and a few minor National Rail lines within the zones (like c2c to Upminster I believe). No priv or FIP.
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