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Old 11th December 2025 | 14:29
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What maths test was there?!
Hey Earthly, I tried responding to your DM but you don't have enough space
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Old 11th December 2025 | 18:14
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Hey Earthly, I tried responding to your DM but you don't have enough space
Anonymous000 thats strange, try again?
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Old 13th December 2025 | 18:27
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Originally Posted by Earthly
Anonymous000 thats strange, try again?
Just tried again, let me know if it worked
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Old 15th December 2025 | 20:51
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Did you get a choice of which course date you can do ?
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Old 30th December 2025 | 14:59
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I just completed my stage two assessments, hoping it won't be too long before I know if I have stage 3 as I also may have an interview at Network Rail as a Trainee Signaller!
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Old 13th January 2026 | 13:27
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Originally Posted by Earthly
Anonymous000 thats strange, try again?
Hey Earthly please check dms
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Old 15th January 2026 | 15:13
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Hey has anyone else here passed all the Assessments from NATS and been placed on the course in Gloucester?
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Old 19th January 2026 | 12:48
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Hey has anyone else here passed all the Assessments from NATS and been placed on the course in Gloucester?
Hi, I noticed you've been offered a place on one of the training courses. Just wanted to quickly ask how Stage 3 went for you, and whether you were invited for Stage 4? I'm confused as I've read that some people were invited to Stage 4, whilst others were given offers shortly after Stage 3. Did it change recently?
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Old 21st January 2026 | 09:26
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Anyone else confirmed and starting Gloucester in June? Pm
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Old 21st January 2026 | 10:59
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Sorry to butt in, but was June the earliest date they could offer you? And did you apply prior to December? Was hoping I could complete Stage 3 next month and get started ASAP in March/April, and not wait 3-4 months longer.
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Old 21st January 2026 | 15:45
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Originally Posted by abizmalll
Sorry to butt in, but was June the earliest date they could offer you? And did you apply prior to December? Was hoping I could complete Stage 3 next month and get started ASAP in March/April, and not wait 3-4 months longer.
I was allocated June due to having holidays booked prior. If I didn’t, I likely would’ve been placed on an earlier course if it wasn’t full.
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Old 23rd January 2026 | 07:24
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Stage 3 assessment

Hi, did anyone sit their stage 3 assessment centre last week (w/c 12/01/2026)? Have you heard anything back yet?
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Old 26th January 2026 | 09:49
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Originally Posted by Awilli
Hi, did anyone sit their stage 3 assessment centre last week (w/c 12/01/2026)? Have you heard anything back yet?
I sat mine the same week as you and also have not heard back yet. Trying to stay positive but it’s challenging!
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Old 26th January 2026 | 14:45
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Hey, did they mention anything about a stage 4 practical interview? I've heard conflicting stories, some did it and others got the call for a conditional job offer.
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Old 26th January 2026 | 14:51
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Originally Posted by abizmalll
Hey, did they mention anything about a stage 4 practical interview? I've heard conflicting stories, some did it and others got the call for a conditional job offer.
My understanding is that for the current iteration of recruitment taking place there’s 4 phases.

I assume phase 4 has been split from prior iterations phase 3.
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Old 2nd February 2026 | 17:10
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Does anyone have a rough estimate on how long it took between stage 3 and 4? (Assuming I pass stage 3) I've waited a month for stage 3 and I am hoping it would be a little shorter
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Old 3rd February 2026 | 19:08
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I had my interview on the 14th for NATS TATC, I was told up to 3 weeks but I haven't heard anything, 3 weeks is up today/tomorrow, anyone else heard anything back?
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Old 3rd February 2026 | 19:42
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have you heard back yet, i was thinking of calling but i couldn't find a number and i know if i email it won't be looked at for a while
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Old 4th February 2026 | 15:12
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Originally Posted by rubiconmango
have you heard back yet, i was thinking of calling but i couldn't find a number and i know if i email it won't be looked at for a while
mine was the 16th and still haven't heard… email might be a good call, i sent a few in the build up to my stage 3 and they responded pretty quick. Fingers crossed for you though
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Old 6th February 2026 | 16:11
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you hear back yet?
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