would a Skipton guard know the way from Heysham Stn to Morecambe Stn?I think I know the answer, but it's long surprised me that guards don't conduct RRBs, both for revenue and to ensure they don't get lost, miss out stations etc.
Transdev Harrogate and District train drivers on a route before they can drive a service bus on it. I dont know how general that is on the buses. But maybe it should become a rail requirement for RRB's
I also find it poor that there are no rail staff on an RRB. No-one checks tickets, no-one makes sure that passengers are reassured their journey will continue OK. But that would cost ££££