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    Which Southern depot?

    I'm in the pipeline for a trainee driver role with Southern that was advertised for "All London depots". I've gathered a bit of info from old threads about the four options, but I'm hoping someone (preferably a current driver) can help bring it all into one place. So, what are the pluses and...
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    London to Norwich, 6-8 Dec

    What's the best deal for a trip from London to Norwich on 6 Dec in the evening (departing ~1900) and back on 8 Dec arriving before 2000? I'll be coming from work in the City and returning to Bromley, one will be coming from and returning to Bromley South, and one will be coming from and...
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    When is blue season stock used?

    I'm curious as to when seasons are supposed to be issued on "durable" blue [edit: or grey] stock instead of orange? I've been buying paper seasons for the last two months (first one 1m, second one 1m2d) and each time I've gotten orange which gets faded and demagnetized by the end of the month...
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    Gold Card by direct debit?

    Hi all, I've noticed that some TOCs have started offering 12-for-11 monthly seasons by Direct Debit, and it appears that EC does an annual season paid by quarterly direct debit. Would that be a Gold Card? Is anyone aware of a way to get a Gold Card but pay for it in installments, other...
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    BKJ to CTK ticket options- price/validity?

    I'm looking at replacing my usual Zones 1-4 Travelcard with a monthly season ticket to save money. This would be primarily for travel between Beckenham Jn and City Thameslink, though I'm definitely interested in getting the most flexibility for my money. BKJ - London Terminals: 7DS SEVEN...
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    Another doubling back question

    http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=89327 got me thinking about my local stations: London to Beckenham Jn via Bromley South. Sometimes it is more comfortable to take the fast trains to Bromley for air conditioning, seat availability, and other reasons, but this involves doubling back...

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