I cant speak for Devon, but here in Somersetshire we move with the times.
On the Minehead branch line was recently demonstrated a new type of train, this appears to have no locomotive nor any fireman, but proceeds under the direction of only a driver. It does however make an odd noise and may frighten horses.
Does it have just the
one member of rail staff then? Is there no guard, no train manager, no conductor and no buffet car attendant? If not, who closes the doors when the passengers leave them open? Who serves the teas and coffees, or is there now a vending machine on the train?
Whatever next!