Mtr crossrail operates first passenger service for new. Viewing 11 posts 1 through 11 of 11 total author posts april 26, 2017 at 6. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. This will form part of the crossrail service when it opens in mid2022. Training covers handson driver training with an instructor, driving theory and safety training. We asked some of the successful female trainee drivers, why they applied and how they have progressed. She works with them as an apprentice, clocking up a certain number of hours alongside an instructor. Lots of specialised recruitment in a very short period of time. Jun, 2017 this permanent and fulltime jobs could be the start of your journey towards becoming a mtr crossrail qualified train driver, who are responsible for driving passengers across routes safely and efficiently 24 hours a day.
At the end of june i emailed mtr recruitment to ask if there where any plans for trainee train driver. This permanent and fulltime jobs could be the start of your journey towards becoming a mtr crossrail. Alison bell thehrdirector the only magazine dedicated. More than 1,000 apprenticeships created by crossrail limited, network rail, bombardier transportation and mtr crossrail during delivery of the crossrail. Take a look at sues journey to becoming a trainee train driver. Mtr elizabeth line a subsidiary of mtr corporation, is the new train operating company responsible for delivering train services on the elizabeth line on behalf of transport for london tfl. Nazmeen ishfaq, a trainee train driver with mtr crossrail tells us about being a woman train driver and the rewards of the job what attracted her to a typically male sector and what her experiences have been so far. Over our sevenyear franchise, were looking to improve every aspect of our customer service experience. As a rail operator, mtr elizabeth line is an organisation that values its workforce. Learn more about what were doing to deliver that standard to you. Meet hannah who is helping us to coach and develop our trainee drivers in her role as driver team leader. Be able to meet the required medical standards including but not limited to eyesight, hearing.
Ever since i joined the railway my goal was to become a train driver and mtr elizabeth line is the company everyone is talking about, is the biggest project in europe and is so prestigious already. Must not have failed any train driver assessments in the last 6 months. Virgin trains has opened applications for the uks first and only train driver apprenticeship scheme working with train drivers union aslef, the train operator is looking for three people to join the yearlong training course offering a unique opportunity to experience what it is like to be a train driver. Once they have the job, training to become a london underground train driver is currently almost 6 months. Mtr elizabeth line a subsidiary of mtr corporation, is the new train operating company responsible for delivering train services on the elizabeth line. Aged over 20 years and 6 months at time of application. The new train services are expected to serve around 200 million people each year. Online train driver course live webinar trainee train. If the true test of a great people leader is the way they interact with the wider organisation mtr crossrails hrd alison bell must be doing something right. Hong kongbased transport operator mtr to run crossrail. Mtr signs concession agreement to operate crossrail train.
Mtr crossrail trainee train driver old oak common page 14. Crossrail announce trainee train driver positions available. At that time, the tfl rail name will be retired and the services will become operated by crossrail, with the route named the elizabeth line. Mtr crossrail operates first passenger service for new high. Maintain high levels of concentration with excellent attention to. Rail company mtr is aiming to train 400 drivers before the new line opens in december. Since 2015, the business has hosted five work experience students with six additional placements scheduled over the next three months. South western trains limited will deliver new trains, redeveloped stations, and a. Mtr crossrail today announced its full executive team, ready to start the first phase of the crossrail operating concession on behalf of rail for london.
Mtr crossrail part of mtr corporation limited, is the new train operating company responsible for. Mtr corporation crossrail limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of mtr corporation, today 30 july 2014 formally signed a concession agreement with transport for london tfl to operate the crossrail train service for an eightyear period with a twoyear extension option. Tfl rail is the concession of two separate railway lines in london and its environs whilst the planned linkup between these lines is being constructed. Mass transit railway mtr will operate the new crossrail services between reading, heathrow and through london to shenfield and abbey wood employing around 1,100 staff including up to 850 new jobs. How mtr crossrail has got on track to change train driver.
About the train driver role from the list below please choose which options you feel are the bottom 3 priorities in relation to the train driver role. Mtr crossrail female driver recruitment video on vimeo. Aug 23, 2018 a strong emphasis on engagement, employee voice and diversity has helped make mtr crossrail a transport giant in just four years. When completed, the service will span 41 stations across the city and. Tfl announces mtr to run crossrail services crossrail. Hong kong company mtr awarded contract to run crossrail. The complexity of the project meant the railway would open in stages over the course of six years. Trainee train driver interview questions traindriver. Meet hannah, kay and sue to discover the benefits of being a train driver with mtr crossrail.
Mtr crossrail trainee driver multiple locations page 5. This is mtr crossrail female driver recruitment video by mtr crossrail on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Just 6% of train drivers in the uk are female, 5% are from ethnic minority backgrounds. Mtr crossrail are a very forward thinking and innovative organisation who wanted to recruit the very best trainee train drivers within the uk.
Mtr crossrail will begin running tfl railbranded services between liverpool street and shenfield on 31 may 2015. Mtr crossrail now offers all its trainee drivers the opportunity to train. Our commitments we know you want a comfortable, reliable and seamless train service. Mtr crossrail held an event with rail industry partners to celebrate a big. You need to know about mtr crossrail and mtr corporation. The way in which you can pass the trainee train driver selection interviews is to provide evidence of where you meet the assessable qualities required for the role. Jan 08, 2016 meet hannah, kay and sue to discover the benefits of being a train driver with mtr crossrail. Listen to hannahs story explaining how she came to join the railway. Mtr crossrail held an event with rail industry partners to celebrate a big milestone on wednesday, february 7, with its 200 th trainee joining the train driver apprenticeship programme. When crossrail services are fully operational they will increase rail based transport in the capital by 10 per cent and, along with the tube modernisation, ensure tfl. It provides trainee drivers with practical experience before undertaking 175 hours of. Mtr crossrail unveils experienced executive team global. Mtr crossrail was to operate the train services and stations through a management services contract with tfl for a term of eight years. Jul 30, 2014 mtr corporation crossrail limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of mtr corporation, today 30 july 2014 formally signed a concession agreement with transport for london tfl to operate the crossrail train service for an eightyear period with a twoyear extension option.
Driver training and familiarisation mtr crossrail drivers were trained in a stateoftheart simulator which replicates the new train cab and controls, while using high definition screens to recreate the environment and. Mtr requires around 400 train drivers and will sponsor 50 apprenticeships for people from communities along the route. Must not have failed any train driver assessments more than twice. I saw the trainee driver vacancy advertised on mtr elizabeth line website. Just 6% of train drivers in the uk are female, 5% are from. Salaries posted anonymously by crossrail employees. Crossrail ltd is delivering the elizabeth line a new railway for london and the south east, running from reading and heathrow in the west, through more than 42km of new tunnels under london to shenfield and abbey wood in the east. Youll be responsible for the safe and prompt transport of our customers to their various destinations. Jan 08, 2016 meet hannah who is helping us to coach and develop our trainee drivers in her role as driver team leader. On 30 july 2014, mtr corporation crossrail limited, a 100% owned subsidiary of mtr corporation, was awarded the concession to operate the new elizabeth line previously known as crossrail train service across london. Mtr will be a key partner in delivering the new crossrail services connecting reading and heathrow in the west with shenfield and abbey wood in the east. Undertake train preparation, train in service, freight examination and loads examination duties. Mtr crossrail will be recruiting trainee train drivers from january 2018 in readiness for elizabeth line services which commence in december 2018. A free inside look at crossrail salary trends based on 40 salaries wages for 34 jobs at crossrail.
From the very beginning they made me relaxed saying that its just a getting to no me excersise obviously it isnt just that. Welcome forums recruitment advice trainee train driver interview questions this topic has 1 reply, 5 voices, and was last updated 2 years, 10 months ago by admin. Sues story take a look at sues journey to becoming a trainee train. Mtr crossrail is a member of vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Throughout our concession we will offer opportunities for talented individuals to join our apprenticeship programme. To allow us to explain more effectively, here is a sample interview question and tips on how to answer it. I think the gbt was the main sticking point, and its definitely accuracy over speed. The 18month apprenticeship, which was introduced by mtr crossrail in february 2016, runs alongside the train operating companys normal train driver. Become a tube driver london underground train driver. Mtr is expected to employ around 1,100 staff with up to 850 new posts, creating many hundreds of jobs for local people. My interview was with the area depot manager west, and a driver manager. Mtr elizabeth line s people we offer roles in customer service, driver, head office such as finance, hr, planning, safety and environment. So theres a real sense of pressure to do it fantastically. Mtr crossrail part of mtr corporation limited, is the new train operating company responsible for delivering train services on the elizabeth line.
Sue was attracted by the great benefits the role has to offer including discounted rail travel, pension. The biggest difference for me is the team at mtr at every level of the business people have a very positive attitude to helping and supporting one another. The opc were very privileged and excited to have been selected to undertake the trainee train driver recruitment process for mtr crossrail. This is a business critical role and you need to be people focused, with a can do attitude to ensure you lead your team effectively and deliver on performance targets. Virgin trains has opened applications for the uks first and only train driver apprenticeship scheme working with train drivers union aslef, the train operator is looking for three people to join the yearlong training course offering a unique opportunity to. Responsible for 41 stations, 700 trains per day and serving 200 million customers per year, the new elizabeth line is a ground breaking railway and we are looking. The railway will be opened in stages over the next 4 years to provide a world. At that time, the tfl rail name will be retired and the services will become operated by crossrail, with the route named. There is a great can do culture and a vast amount of experts who its great to learn from and work alongside. Learn how to become a train driver the easy way by attending this train driver training event. The company has announced they are looking for a number of trainee train drivers to join their team at the old oak common depot in london. Mtr elizabeth line started operating the new concession between liverpool street and shenfield from 31 may 2015 under the. The elizabeth line will stop at 41 accessible stations and is expected to serve around 200 million people each year. Arriva rail londons driver managers need to ensure drivers are used in the most effective way to meet our operational, safety and customer service commitments.
A strong emphasis on engagement, employee voice and diversity has helped make mtr crossrail a transport giant in just four years. Crossrail announce trainee train driver positions available at their old oak common depot in london. Prospective candidates should apply if they are able to. This permanent and fulltime jobs could be the start of your journey towards becoming a mtr crossrail qualified train driver, who are responsible for driving passengers across routes safely and efficiently 24 hours a day. Applicants who successfully complete all stages of our recruitment process will join our 912 month driver training programme which is the start of the journey towards becoming a mtr crossrail. Mtr crossrail held an event with rail industry partners to celebrate a big milestone on wednesday, february 7, with its 200 th trainee joining the train driver apprenticeship programme the 18month apprenticeship, which was introduced by mtr crossrail in february 2016, runs alongside the train operating companys normal train driver programme and. I couldnt say for certain but about half of our group failed after the first tests, the gbt and trp1 and 2. Mtr crossrail is industry leading in this respect and is one of only two train operators that have implemented trainee train driver apprenticeships. The opc identified a number of key recruitment stages for candidates. Under the cca, 7 tfls finance and policy committee paper on crossrail train operating concession, 17 july 2014, paragraphs 4. Mtr crossrail part of mtr corporation limited, is the new train operating. New footage reveals what it is like to learn to drive an elizabeth line. Driver training and familiarisation mtr crossrail drivers were trained in a stateoftheart simulator which replicates the new train cab and controls, while using high. How mtr crossrail is using recruitment to challenge industry.
I joined mtr just under a year ago having spent previous 14 years at one company. Mtr crossrail celebrates its 200th trainee joining the train driver. Mtr drew the cmas attention to a range of provisions in the cca that limit its ability to exercise influence over the crossrail concession. Acquisition by mtr corporation crossrail limited of the. Mtr crossrail trainee train driver old oak common page. Training outside of london can take up to 12 months. The elizabeth line will provide interurban and metro passenger services connecting london city, canary wharf, the west end and heathrow airport to commuter areas east and west of london. The construction of crossrail will generate at least 75,000 business opportunities across the country with 97 per cent of companies in crossrails supply chain based in the uk. Virgin trains seeks new apprentice train drivers virgin. Mtr crossrail on track with 200th train driver apprentice. We know you want a comfortable, reliable and seamless train service. Mtr crossrail part of mtr corporation limited, is the new train operating company responsible for delivering train services on the elizabeth line on behalf of transport for london tfl. Mtr elizabeth lines people we offer roles in customer service, driver, head office such as finance, hr, planning, safety and environment.
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