Irish Rail Jobs Discussion

PadraigCoghlan · 18-06-2021 2:15pm

Thanks. Ya its a joke at this stage. 1st applied last December passed all stages and nothing then emailed a few times and finally got the no update reply. They should be keeping people updated to where they are with progress.

red25 · 19-06-2021 7:10pm

PadraigCoghlan wrote: »

They emailed me back the other day saying there was no update on the CSO roles yet. Looks like I'm out I'd say. Best of luck. I've also applied for galway.

Hey Padraig, I get that reply when I email them

KM259 · 21-06-2021 5:42pm

Debs86 wrote: »

Any news yet?? I emailed them today no word yet

Did you ever get a response? They emailed me back saying my continued patience is appreciated as they navigate a significant amount of priorities. Also says they will be in touch in due course.

Debs86 · 23-06-2021 9:56am

KM259 wrote: »

Did you ever get a response? They emailed me back saying my continued patience is appreciated as they navigate a significant amount of priorities. Also says they will be in touch in due course.

Hi no I didn’t get any response at all :-(

Debs86 · 23-06-2021 10:35am

Debs86 wrote: »

Hi no I didn’t get any response at all :-(

I actually did get that response I never realised… what does that even mean tho, said all medical and reference documentation accepted and will be in touch in due course.

Hardly expected to just sit and wait to be told when we will start ( if at all) I’m afraid to plan anything incase we get called for training etc… life just seems on hold waiting on this at the moment which isn’t ideal

PadraigCoghlan · 23-06-2021 4:40pm

red25 wrote: »

Hey Padraig, I get that reply when I email them

Funny how some got training courses and others not told either way.

23-06-2021 10:53pm

In-house staff

Anyone know if cork host jobs were filled ? And if so how many positions were available?

strongback · 24-06-2021 11:22am

I read that Irish Rail form panels and then call people in when a job becomes available. Does anybody know if this true?

I did an interview at the start of May and have not heard back one way or another. Do Irish Rail always send out a job offer or rejection letter? At this stage am I out of consideration for the job?

GavRedKing · 25-06-2021 1:14pm

Rebels93333 wrote: »

In-house staff

Anyone know if cork host jobs were filled ? And if so how many positions were available?

From what I gathered 4 positions filled, from existing staff in different positions.

No idea how many were needed.

25-06-2021 1:59pm

Talks they were going to be given 39 hour contracts, so they'd be on the same money as cso would they ?

29-06-2021 10:42am

In house staff

Heading to Dublin at the weekend, first time being up there since I got a job in irish rail

I know we have free travel on the train, but what about Dublin bus and the luas ?

Don't want to be paying for either if I don't need to...

All help greatly appreciated.!

Jamie2k9 · 29-06-2021 12:20pm

Rebels93333 wrote: »

In house staff

Heading to Dublin at the weekend, first time being up there since I got a job in irish rail

I know we have free travel on the train, but what about Dublin bus and the luas ?

Don't want to be paying for either if I don't need to...

All help greatly appreciated.!

The Luas is not free.

Kyleboy · 29-06-2021 12:39pm

Rebels93333 wrote: »

In house staff

Heading to Dublin at the weekend, first time being up there since I got a job in irish rail

I know we have free travel on the train, but what about Dublin bus and the luas ?

Don't want to be paying for either if I don't need to...

All help greatly appreciated.!

99% of drivers will let you on Dublin bus if you flash your pti card.

punisher5112 · 29-06-2021 12:43pm

Kyleboy wrote: »

99% of drivers will let you on Dublin bus if you flash your pti card.

I've only heard of 2 in my time that wouldn't allow which is pure insanity....
Same company, same PTI card etc....

I would never dream of turning away.

Luas is different as said so you must pay on that.
At the start any GAI route were issues at times and were actually getting db drivers to pay.
They ironed that out I believe.

Couldn't believe it had over the years where guys in full rail uniform would get on and be putting money in.

29-06-2021 1:26pm

Dublin bus is free so ? Just show the driver your pti card and should be no problem?

punisher5112 · 29-06-2021 1:36pm

Rebels93333 wrote: »

Dublin bus is free so ? Just show the driver your pti card and should be no problem?

Technically no but that like us with the dart. I've never been asked, show PTI yeahgo ahead....

Yeah you will have no issues.

29-06-2021 2:14pm

I'll find out anyway 😂

Just didn't want to pay if I didn't have to.!

Thanks

GavRedKing · 29-06-2021 5:43pm

Irish Rail jacket or shirt, you normally don't even need to get the pti out. Most drivers will wave ya on the bus.

punisher5112 · 29-06-2021 8:36pm

GavRedKing wrote: »

Irish Rail jacket or shirt, you normally don't even need to get the pti out. Most drivers will wave ya on the bus.

As it should be, we carry enough for free that to be fair are an absolute pain..... Scum bags for example....

I'm not going to turn away another staff member working for the same company, it's actually so stupid to even think one would refuse.

30-06-2021 11:02am

What about the new irish rail uniform lads ? The cso / host one is scandalous anyway , a full 3 piece suit, green stripes, what do they be thinking &#55357;&#56834;

Jamie2k9 · 30-06-2021 11:19am

Rebels93333 wrote: »

What about the new irish rail uniform lads ? The cso / host one is scandalous anyway , a full 3 piece suit, green stripes, what do they be thinking ��

An acceptable uniform for the role. Not as if you have to wear the coat/tie all the time…

What clothing would you prefer?

GavRedKing · 30-06-2021 11:31am

Rebels93333 wrote: »

What about the new irish rail uniform lads ? The cso / host one is scandalous anyway , a full 3 piece suit, green stripes, what do they be thinking ��

Given the weather I lve yet to see a cso/host wear the jacket.

Shirt and pants only. Drivers got the same pants as well as a Snickers type work pants.

I'd say people will just wear the older gear if they don't like the new stuff.

30-06-2021 12:44pm

Jamie2k9 wrote: »

An acceptable uniform for the role. Not as if you have to wear the coat/tie all the time…

What clothing would you prefer?

I personally thought the old uniform was perfect..

Professional but not over the top,

The waist coat and jacket is a bit much in my opinion, green stripes are horrible too.!

The old uniform of a normal navy pants and blue shirt and tie was perfect in my opinion, everyone has different taste I guess

red25 · 01-07-2021 1:09pm

Got a phone call today from Irish Rail. They have filled the vacancy in Tralee, there was only one role available despite being told that there was a few. Application will be kept on file, I won't hold my breath!

strongback · 03-07-2021 1:38pm

I've been put a panel that will be drawn from as engineering jobs become available.

04-07-2021 6:59am

Anyone know what hotel the csos are staying in for training lads ?

My buddy is in a course end of this month but still hadn't received any of that info

GavRedKing · 04-07-2021 9:19am

I'd guess the Ashling or the Aspect.

Ashling is what you want. The Aspect is a dive.

06-07-2021 3:52am

Is there such a thing as job swapping in irish rail ..If both workers are keen to ?

For example -

Platform and Cso

Platform and Host

Cso and Host

15-07-2021 8:49pm

Anyone know the pay scale for station operative / platform job ?

Vacancies in cork.!

Jamie2k9 · 15-07-2021 11:13pm

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117616912#Comment_117616912

This provides most pay scale info:

https://www.irishrail.ie/IrishRail/media/Imported/Publication_Scheme_November_2020.pdf

Justaburner · 21-07-2021 1:07pm

Just got an email inviting me to testing in Inchicore. I did the assessment so long ago I had forgotten!!

DONT PANIC!!!!!

gonzo1 · 21-07-2021 6:28pm

Is that for Dublin based locomotive or down the country ?

Justaburner · 22-07-2021 10:14am

Cork Driver.

adunis · 28-07-2021 7:54pm

That makes 2 of us then.........

GavRedKing · 28-07-2021 9:27pm

I've heard there's potential for a few drivers being hired in Cork very soon.

Vicfc · 29-07-2021 6:25pm

I sat the phase 2 assessment back in February for the train driving and I heard nothing back until now. I've my virtual interview in August with HR and while I know it will be about the 16pf questionnaire I filled out and the different examples of situations they outlined in phase 2 but I can't remember what examples they looked for. If anyone can remember even vaguely so that it may jog my memory I would really appreciate it. Thanks 😊

29-07-2021 9:50pm

One for the inhouse staff

Anyone know what the story with the LCR21605 Ballot is about ?

Any info much appreciated

GavRedKing · 30-07-2021 8:04am

Google the case number and it gives you the information pertaining to the case.

04-08-2021 9:28am

Don't see that getting passed, Nothing in it for anyone bar the csos and sure there's only 100 of them max.!

Justaburner · 06-08-2021 10:55am

Good luck to everyone at Inchicore today! You got this. :-)

Debs86 · 10-08-2021 8:10pm

Hi all, I got an offer to go ahead for driver training in September.

anybody else I was talking to previously get an offer?

it’s been a long wait I’m delighted 😀

GavRedKing · 10-08-2021 8:34pm

Congrats, training in Dublin or Mallow do you know?

10-08-2021 9:37pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117734631#Comment_117734631

Congratulations. When did you do your phase 2 testing. I just done mine Monday in Inchicore and was wondering did it take long to find out if your through to the interview stages or not going any further?. Big congrats on getting the whole way its a very tough process

Justaburner · 11-08-2021 9:56am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117735011#Comment_117735011

Hi Midlander, mind me asking what area depots your test group applied for?

Friday was Cork & West of Ireland.

KM259 · 11-08-2021 11:39am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117734631#Comment_117734631

Got an email two weeks ago asking about panel interest but no offer yet unfortunately! Congratulations I’d say you are delighted 😀

11-08-2021 11:59am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117736504#Comment_117736504

Hi there. I applied for athlone but actually got an email there now saying I passed the tests and can go through for an interview for ballina so I'm presuming athlone has no openings coming up. As far as I know anyone who applied for Galway or athlone and passed the tests has the option to go forward for the ballina interview. It was actually great to get a quick response