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It's worth noting that TfL rarely adopts the practice of the national train operators of offering out of court settlements, so it's highly likely that you will be prosecuted. As it is clear that you were not travelling with a valid ticket, a conviction should be expected, which will mean that...

However, it shouldn’t let you choose that railcard for a train departing before 10am. Can you confirm what trains you were selecting, as if you selected trains with a departure time before 10am you may have a stronger case.

Avanti every time. The Cross Country experience has the potential to be deeply unpleasant due to overcrowding. Catering is rubbish too.

Not only the guidelines, but the National Conditions of Travel.

Justifying a criminal act (deliberate fare evasion) on the basis that you consider the fare to an airport is too high is unlikely to find you any sympathy either within the legal system (hence the consistent advice to settle) or indeed on here.

National Express is a private company operating buses. It’s absolutely nothing to do with the rail network, and even if it was, I think it’s stretching credibility, wherever you come from, to suggest that you thought you were legally entitled to avoid the full fare for the rail journey taken...

That penalty charge would be enough to make me stick to more conventional means of payment, just in case of an accidental breach of the conditions.

Don't forget that until electrification of the EWR route the only stock realistically available to operate a through service is DMU stock limited to 100mph. And so the second point becomes very much into the realms of fantasy.

In respect of the TAM lines (the ones where the debate over DOO operation is relevant), it's hard to see how you can double the frequency of services without doubling the headcount allocated to those services.

Surely if the intention is to move to DOO you do it before you double the headcount to cover the doubling of frequency, and before you set the precedent of the guards being involved in the doors process.

I would make the payment on the 22nd (assuming there is absolutely no way you can pay it earlier). I don't see there is anything to lose by doing so. And then send them another email to say that you have done so.

If you are going to (and I understand why you might given the position GTR appear to be taking) I would suggest doing it prior to getting the court documents. They may be able to change GTR's mind before any more costs are incurred by GTR. They are probably in a better position than you are to...

I recall that a loop was descoped from the original plan some time ago when costs started increasing. Don't underestimate the cost of it though - two switches, some additional track, and changes to the signalling. I also remember some comment that the supply for the overhead wires has been...

Welcome to the Forum! It would be helpful if you could upload a copy of the letter you have received, with any identifying features redacted. However, in advance of that, to answer your questions in order:- A) Best to use your usual signature now. So long as you gave your correct contact...

Unfortunately you were caught on the TfL leg of the journey, not the GWR leg. TfL usually prosecute where a traveller is found without a valid ticket, whereas an out of court settlement is much more likely with GWR. Having said that, you have explained your situation, and if the explanation is...

If you are posting it, then I strongly urge you to send it First Class Signed For, so that you have proof of delivery. And keep a copy of it yourself too. (Take a photo of it on your phone if you don't have access to a copier.)

OK, so you offered to pay for a new ticket, but the conductor declined to sell you one. Probably worth holding on to that, in case it's important. It means you couldn't go through the "forgotten railcard" approach even if you wanted to.

It's worth noting that the "lost railcard concession" is actually enshrined in the National Rail Conditions of Travel, so worth exploring in a little more detail. Here are the relevant clauses:- 8.6 However, if you were unable to present the Railcard because you had forgotten to carry it on...

The OP has confirmed it was purchased before travel.

I would certainly imagine they would check the time of purchase, but provided that is clearly before the start of your journey it shouldn’t raise suspicions.