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  1. WesternLancer

    Short Faring - How likely to be prosecuted?

    Presume you gave correct name and address, and they recorded that correctly in order to send the letter out - as far as you know of course.
  2. WesternLancer

    Merseyrail penalty - have cctv proof but appeal is getting rejected

    My understanding is that the 50% discount period is paused whilst you are going through the Appeal process, so you should not have missed it.
  3. WesternLancer

    Merseyrail penalty - have cctv proof but appeal is getting rejected

    OK - probably best to upload their reply to your 3rd stage Appeal when you get it for people to check, but also be ready to pay the Penalty Fare promptly in order to ensure you can benefit from the 50% prompt payment discount (in the event of the Appeal being rejected). People will check your...
  4. WesternLancer

    Short Faring - How likely to be prosecuted?

    Hi and welcome - you will get good advice on here as to what to do and what your options are. You will most likely be sent a hard copy letter that looks like a threat to prosecute but is also your opportunity to put your side of the story. It is vital that you get this letter and respond to it...
  5. WesternLancer

    Merseyrail penalty - have cctv proof but appeal is getting rejected

    Hi - you will get good advice on here about this. You can Appeal to the next stage of the appeals process, and no harm in doing so - but definitely do not let it get taken to court. The regs and law are stacked in the train operators favour and you would almost certainly, in my view, need an...
  6. WesternLancer

    Potential prosecution for travelling with expired railcard

    I suspect the extenuating circs might not swing it - but I can see no reason not to mention them albeit in brief - along side the usually advised apology and steps you have taken to prevent the matter happening again (renewed railcard etc). The circs you mention won't make them more likely to...
  7. WesternLancer

    Pending trial from Thameslink

    Is there any such thing as a 'National Railcard' as a side issue? I don't think there is 'National Rail' is a sort of brand name for all the different private train companies working together that provides the National Rail information website. I appreciate it's all confusing for many...
  8. WesternLancer

    Being Prosecuted by Govia ThamesLink Railway

    just posted on another thread e-mail address for GTR / Thameslink prosecutions team: [email protected] Make it easy for them at all stages - so include all ref numbers, your postal address that matches what they have on record, your full name and as many contact details for you...
  9. WesternLancer

    Pending trial from Thameslink

    Hi - you will get some good advice on here as to how to handle this from thsi point on - s stick with your threat and ask the questions you need to know and ask for advice on the best way forward given where things have got to. I suspect that with help from this forum at an earlier stage you...
  10. WesternLancer

    british rail seat moquette

    Thanks for the advice!
  11. WesternLancer

    Being Prosecuted by Govia ThamesLink Railway

    well, it's not beyond the realm of possibility the OP came home, looked, could not find Railcard, went away / abroad again. For some lines or work or study (where you may spend time at a 2nd address even in UK) this could be common pattern of behaviour. 1711446238 Do everything in writing. The...
  12. WesternLancer

    british rail seat moquette

    :lol: 1711445297 got any links handy Rob?
  13. WesternLancer

    british rail seat moquette

    1st or 2nd class moquette may I ask? :lol:
  14. WesternLancer

    Used someone else’s 16+ Zip Card

    Looks OK - I'd just be tempted to tweak the final line eg 'Thank you for taking the time to consider my request' but that's not a big deal.
  15. WesternLancer

    Intention To Prosecute Advice GTR

    Looks pretty good to me - ref your final question, I would be tempted not to mention that original lie.
  16. WesternLancer

    Penalty fare issues

    Thanks for your post clarifying.
  17. WesternLancer

    Penalty fare issues

    Recall another recent thread where staff who check tickets explained that their scanners are set such that they can tell when a ticket has been bought after the train concerned left (or was scheduled to leave) the station of journey origin stated on the ticket. This automatically would seem to...
  18. WesternLancer

    Fare evasion scalated to court and I was completly unaware of this. Help to prepare for court with no money?

    I think they have to agree to a payment plan with the court to pay it by instalments, or the courts bailiffs come after them for the sum, or potentially, and ultimately, I think prison can be an option for non payment of the debt to a court*. Not sure how often that happens in reality. * edit I...
  19. WesternLancer

    Bought Child all area day saver instead of 16-18 day saver

    When you have drafted the Appeal up it may be worth posting he draft here so Penalty Fare experts can check your wording and help make it as good as it can be to get a successful outcome.
  20. WesternLancer

    SWR Penalty Fare

    I think occasionally yes (Merseyrail feet on seats fine not so long ago maybe?)

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