I have had a reply to me query about Britrail Vailidity on the HS1
preview services (that's **Britrail validity**)services. You're going
to enjoy the reply:

Dear Mr J Smith (still not my name)

Thank you for your website comment dated 1 June, concerning our high
speed preview service.

I can confirm that there is no free or reduced rate travel for rail
staff (including those with Britrail Flexi-passes) on our high speed
preview service. However, we're currently finalising the policy with
the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) and Rail Staff
Travel about our high speed services.

Thank you for taking the time to contact us.

Yours sincerely

David Geraghty

Customer Relations Officer

Southeastern

I am of course left still wondering what happens if, like me, you're
not ex-staff with a Britrail pass!

tf