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The station, including the building, is all NR freehold and leased to (what was) SWR.

It's very rare to have a station where a railway company doesn't own the underlying freehold. Any examples you can remember?

However, s. 57 of the British Transport Commission Act 1949 prevents a right of way being acquired by prescription on land owned by the BTC (now NR) and giving access to a station or goods yard.

Line Managers at NR get to see other jobs at NR that you have applied for on the system. Multiple applications may demonstrate keenness to get into the industry, but a line manager might question why you are applying for various jobs if they require unrelated skillsets. My personal view is to...

Thanks. Sounds like a reasonable policy.

Speaking of connections at Marks Tey, do GA usually hold the Sudbury train for a late-running connecting service? And do they hold a connecting service for a late-running Sudbury train?

Stoke Bridge Road Ipswich was removed a couple of years ago. Ranelagh Road Ipswich is still in place.

St Ives Branch, where not Guided Busway, and Wisbech Branch spring to mind.

Thanks for your answers. My curiosity was piqued when I read on here that a route less than 3 miles longer than the shortest direct route might be permitted. I'd have been annoyed to find that all the extension tickets I keep buying were unnecessary! Thanks again.

I have an annual zone 1–6 Travelcard on Oyster, and travel up to London Terminals from Ewell West. It is permitted for me to travel down to Epsom and get the semi-fast train up (which does not stop at Ewell West), or must I stay within the 6 zones? Also, can I break my journey at Epsom...