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Why? This is a railway forum to discuss items of interest on the railway, of which this is one. Surely speculation and talking about such things is what this forum is for?

Are you sure they need to be bought 48 hours in advance? I normally buy mine on the day (or the day before) with no issue.

Interestingly, I went on a Stag do to Budapest back in March and happily went by train rather than flying (to the bemusement of other attendees, their loss though!). All depends on your time, finance and wants but I got a morning Eurostar to Brussels, had a couple of hours there for lunch and...

No idea about that I'm afraid. I doubt it's ideological to be fair, I presume they think it prudent to put the work where (they hope) Sundays will be included unlike the current weekly scrum for coverage.

Likewise.

They won't be HSS drivers TTT, never will be able to move to it either. It'll be a case of Bristol, Penzance and Padd.

Hmm. I'm not so sure. I suspect you will find the new Plymouth "GWR" depot when it produces drivers (these trainees will not be HSS) will start to attract new work, even from Plymouth HSS, otherwise why open it? The HSS side of things will over a long period of time dwindle and then eventually...

Ask the question, why would GWR want to give any new work to an HSS (and thereby ring-fenced and in effect, slowing dying as retiring/departing drivers will never be replaced) depot?

Looking to travel from GLC to AML on Sunday afternoon. I will be using my PRV (although that doesn't affect the range of walk-up tickets on offer). Looking at BR Fares - http://www.brfares.com/#!fares?orig=GLC&dest=AML&rlc=PRV - it shows that I can purchase an Off Peak Single (SVH) for £19...

Hmm I'm not so sure. I had my MMI earlier this week and walking out I felt quite good. In all honesty I would have been surprised if I had failed it. Thankfully, my instincts were correct and I passed! It was certainly the weirdest interview I've done but for people who have done research...

Passed my Stage 1 Assessment on Monday and I just wanted to say thank you to all who have contributed to this thread. The information people have shared kindly has been invaluable. I'm now waiting to have my MMI but irrespective of that outcome, thank you all.

Routes and traction depend on what depot you are based at. Which depot will you be a part of?

Really? Where would I find an explanation as to why this is so?

99% sure PZDs can work the Sleeper to Exeter and back if required (although not booked). Indeed, who often worked the Loco Hauled services in the past couple of summers? Pretty sure Penzance drivers weren't restricted.

Hmm, I'm not so sure. If it is the same job (even division) then yes. However, I was turned down for an HQ role in July. I then applied for a job in Operations in the October and I got the job. Same job, then yes. Completely different job and I'm not sure why the restriction would be...

Not doubting you, but as nothing is on ATOC website (as far as I can see), where can details be found for this?

I'm not sure about the Windermere branch but down on my patch we have a limit as to the amount of round trips a driver can do over one line. For example, only 4 round trips to Henley, 8 to Windsor and 10 to St Ives (I think!). Some drivers like them but like anything, do it too often and it...

It's a job that pays money. Some people don't have the luxury to pick and choose.

You say pitiful, but it accounts to 20 days free travel on other First TOCs. Granted it's not unlimited but it's still quite good. Out of interest, do you know of anyone who uses all their First boxes?

I really hope you pass your medical.