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I'm a current rail employee. Im thinking of switching TOC's to one located in the London area. This TOC offers a concessionary oyster card for travel in zones 1-6 (can be used for residential & leisure travel) As I live outside zone 6, would I only need to pay the discounted season ticket rate...

Good Morning, Would anyone have any information (even speculative!) regarding whether SWR or Southern may be recruiting qualified drivers in the near future? Looking in and around the London area. Tried contacting their respective HR departments a while ago and am still none the wiser! Cheers

Hi, I have a residential season ticket (staff travel). Am I able to use it to enter/exit another station that is on/within my route? (Obviously one that is not further on from my place of residence/work) Many Thanks

Hi, Would anyone be kind enough to provide me with an email address GTR Southern recruitment? (Feel free to DM me). Interested to find out what their plans are for next year.. Many Thanks

Hi, I'd be grateful if someone could confirm the following: I'm a non-safeguarded employee. If I was to travel from Purley in Croydon - Zone 6 to London Victoria (or another London NR station), can I get the 'NR only' discount set on my oyster which would take 75% off the total fare? Obviously...

Hi, I work for GWR at Paddington. I'm moving to South London and will need to use the train when I can't drive in to work. Am I right in thinking that I can only get a discounted residential travel pass for a minimum period of a month? I'll probably need to use the train 2 weeks out of 4 so in...

Hi, I'm currently a driver at a London based TOC and I'm looking to move to another TOC within the London area in the future. I'm lucky enough to have a mutual swap with another driver so I just work permanent earlies. Are swaps common/permitted at other TOC's and if so, are they fairly...

Hi, I'd be grateful if someone could clear up the following questions I have regarding priv travel. I'm a member of staff for a London based TOC. I'm going to be moving this year to another part of London so will no longer be able to benefit from free travel to work as will be 'off the...

Hi, I'm looking for a Class 165 / 166 traction manual online to aid my training. Can anyone help point me in the right direction please.. Many Thanks

Hi, Could anyone quickly explain to me how before moving an HST (or I believe any train for that matter) that may not have been mobilised for a while and hence sufficient air will need to be built up, why putting the train brake into the emergency position will allow the system to...

Hi, Could anyone tell me what the Brake Test Switch on a Class 43 HST serves to do? I believe it's part of the panel in the cab and I'm curious to know what it does! Many Thanks

Hi, I have Train Simulator 2014 and purchased the First Great Western Route addon. My question is I'd like to explore Old Oak Common Depot but don't know how to access it. It says that the depot is included with the addon? Please could someone help me to find it within the menus. If not...

Hi - Does anyone know where I could find any online operating manuals for HST's, class 180's or class 08's (shunting vehicle?) Many thanks

Hi all - Would very much appreciate any advice anyone has to offer but after spending a year or so pursuing my dream to become a train driver, I finally got through all the assessments and was made a conditional offer of employment to be a depot driver a few weeks ago. Unfortunately my...