Sounds right. Pen's method of reaching his goal was way too roundabout and since he could barely memorise the station names he's stupid as well.
Hopefully his next job is better and he can just have trains as a hobby
@MXCL Rote memorization is far from the only indicator of intelligence. And his plan wasn't roundabout at all; it was a series of steps that each took him closer to his goal. Unfortunately, changing circumstances have removed a key early step. We'll have to see if (and for how long) he lets recent events crush him, or if he can rebound and find another way toward his goal.