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    BRASS pension

    Hello, I recently joined the SWR section of the Railway Pension Scheme and I make additional contributions through BRASS. I have tried to find out the options for taking this 'pot' when I retire, but RPS haven't been very useful. Does anyone know what the commutation rate from lump sum to...
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    Bath Spa to London Terminals - Elizabeth line?

    Hello, I have seen another thread on here which confused me a bit about Elizabeth Line fares! I have a Bath Spa to London Terminals (valid via any permitted route) season ticket. Can I now use it to travel from Paddington to Blackfriars, using the Elizabeth Line and then Thameslink? Many...
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    Season ticket: route validity question

    Hello, I have confused myself a bit with what routes are valid on season tickets. Very grateful if someone could help! If I bought a Bath to London Terminals season ticket (possibly including Underground), am I restricted to the GWR Bath to Paddington service or can I also use GWR + SWR to...
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    New Starter & Pensions

    Hello, all. I have received a job offer from SWR for a non-operational role (awaiting contract to be sent), but there is some confusion around the pension. I was told by HR that it is a Defined Benefit scheme, but not Final Salary. My understanding of the scheme guide linked below is that it is...
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    Split ticketing using Season tickets (and BBC article)

    There's a new article on the BBC about split ticketing: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51077807 In the article it states: " I just wanted to clarify, is this also correct for season tickets? I was of the understanding that a train only had to pass through a station, not stop there. E.g. If a...
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    2019 GWR journey times

    Hi all, I've been trying (and failing) to find the new average journey times and the trains per hour from London to Chippenham and London to Bath once the new electrification / IET rollout is completed. Is anyone able to help? Also, is this planned for the May 2019 or December 2019 timetable...
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    GWR evening peak - advance fares?

    Hello, Due to my commute, I'm looking to book advance singles from London Paddington to Bath Spa in the evening peak (preferably around 17.30). I was of the understanding these are released 12 weeks in advance, but I can't find any availability for the end of April (I've tried a few different...

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