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  1. PaulJ

    Class 465 and 319

    I see in the cab of Networker Class 465s that there is a key switch to enable coupling with Class 319 units. Did this ever happen in practice and under what circumstances?
  2. PaulJ

    Travel outside Oyster zones

    I’m interested to know what the correct procedure should be in this scenario. Let’s say a passenger taps in at London Victoria either using an Oyster card or bank card and they are bound for Maidstone. Clearly after Swanley, there are no Oyster validators and therefore tapping out at Maidstone...
  3. PaulJ

    South Eastern pension scheme

    Hi all. Does anyone know how the employee pension scheme for SouthEastern works? I am trying to compare my package from my existing employer with that of SouthEastern. What percentage of salary do SouthEastern contribute above stated salary levels and is there the opportunity for matching...
  4. PaulJ

    SouthEastern Conductor Application

    Evening all I have successfully passed stage 1 of applying as a trainee conductor, ie. making an application and receiving an invite to sit an online assessment at home. The online assessment is in three parts - Calculation, Counting the Money, and Verbal Reasoning. Unfortunately the Counting...
  5. PaulJ

    SouthEastern Conductors

    Hi all. I quite like the idea of applying to be a conductor right now with SouthEastern. There is a job advert available, but the location appears to me to be ambiguous. Can anyone clarify for me? The advertised job title is ‘Trainee Conductor - Ramsgate - Opportunities for 2019/20’ but appears...
  6. PaulJ

    Settle Carlisle

    Hi all I'm travelling up to the Lakes next month and quite like the idea of getting the Settle Carlisle under my belt. How far in advance are Advance tickets available? I'm not entirely certain yet which day of the week I'll want to travel as this may be weather dependent. Would an Advance...

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