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HM Forces Railcard

fear_and_loathing

fear_and_loathing

Midshipman
seems that as reservists we're not entitled to an HM forces railcard, unless we've been mobilised or we do a stint full-time.
is this correct?
anybody know otherwise?

damn useful things those railcards.......
 
I used to work in a rail ticket office (was a couple of years ago) so maybe I can help.

The main jist is that as a reservist you join a unit that you can reach fairly easily, the unit I plan to join as soon as my house move sorts itself out is near tower bridge, so a railcard would be of little value.

On the other hand, regulars and reservists on deployment may well be far from home, even if they are in the UK. As an RNR you may get a 6 month stint at Faslane (just an example). For me (living in South London) a railcard would be very handy getting back to see family and friends.

Hope that helps.

stab

(edited once for mong spelling)
 
your logic is impeccable my dear watson. and you're quite correct, one should always endeavour to join a unit within easy access of where they live. but just between you, me and rum ration, sometimes there are little perks that come along that we can use to our advantage (comes as a shock to some i know).

day trip to the seaside anyone? choo choo
 
Yes, but they're supposed to take it off you when your FTRS finishes.

So no getting it with a month to go and then getting cheap travel for eleven months. :sad:
 
or ... and this is soooo much better .... you marry a train driver and get free travel on his train company services and 75% off everything else!

PO Stoker anyone? going free to a good home!
 
rosinacarley said:
or ... and this is soooo much better .... you marry a train driver and get free travel on his train company services and 75% off everything else!

PO Stoker anyone? going free to a good home!
Click to expand...

RC: PM AAC, he'll have him! But I thought you preferred to take the subway, rather than the train..?! :wink:
 
rosinacarley said:
or ... and this is soooo much better .... you marry a train driver and get free travel on his train company services and 75% off everything else!
Click to expand...

His dad wasn't a former Prime Minister was he?
 
So before the unit admin office is over run tomorrow with people asking to be signed up.
Dose any one know what will be needed? I assume Passport Photo? anything else?
 

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