Applying to drive for Greater Anglia?
Greater Anglia operates passenger services from London Liverpool Street into Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk. With a recently modernised fleet and a major training programme, Greater Anglia is an active recruiter of trainee train drivers — but only those who pass the OPC psychometric assessment proceed to training.
London Liverpool Street, Essex, Suffolk & Norfolk
The Greater Anglia OPC Assessment
Greater Anglia routes include both intensive commuter services (Liverpool Street to Shenfield and Chingford) and longer-distance intercity routes to Norwich and Cambridge. Drivers require consistent alertness across both environments — exactly what the Vigilance Test is designed to measure.
Greater Anglia was among the first UK operators to roll out a fleet of entirely new trains. Cab conditions are modern and well-appointed, but the cognitive demands of the job are unchanged. The OPC battery measures innate perceptual and attentional abilities that training cannot easily correct — which is why it's used at the selection stage rather than the training stage.
The Greater Anglia assessment process is competitive. Preparing for the psychometric tests before your assessment centre visit is one of the few things within your direct control — and it demonstrably improves performance.
What you'll practice
Two practice tests included
Vigilance Test
A grey square sits in the centre of the screen. Watch it for 30 minutes and press Space the moment it turns black. Tests sustained attention — a core skill for train drivers.
- ✓30-minute full-length simulation
- ✓Random stimulus intervals
- ✓Scored on hits, misses & reaction time
ATAVT
A traffic scene flashes for 1 second. Identify which elements you saw — lights, vehicles, pedestrians, signs, bicycles, motorcycles. Tests perceptual speed and scene awareness.
- ✓20 scenes per session
- ✓Brief flash per scene
- ✓Per-element identification scoring
FAQ
Common questions
Does Greater Anglia recruit trainee train drivers regularly?
Yes. Greater Anglia has run multiple trainee train driver recruitment campaigns in recent years as part of fleet expansion. Vacancies are listed on the Greater Anglia careers page.
Which tests are included in the OPC battery?
The OPC (Occupational Personality and Cognitive) battery includes the Vigilance Test (WAFV), ATAVT, Group Bourdon, and several other assessments. The exact combination varies slightly by operator but all are governed by RSSB standard RIS-3751-TOM.
Is this the same as the real test?
Our tests match the format and parameters of the real OPC assessment — 30 minutes for the Vigilance test, brief flashes for the ATAVT. No practice site can replicate the exact proprietary software, but the format is calibrated to match.
What happens after I pay?
You get instant access to both tests with unlimited attempts. Access never expires.
Can I get a refund?
Because you receive immediate access to digital content, we don't offer refunds. Contact us if you have any issues.