Hi all
I purchased a ticket with a 16 - 25 railcard thinking I had brought it with me in my bag, however, it turns out I had left it at home. The person then issued me a caution and told me to email an address with a photo of my railcard which I agreed to, however I’ve just gotten home and seen that my railcard has actually expired. In fact it’s expired a few months ago - how I’ve overlooked this I genuinely don’t know and am feeling very very silly. I do not travel by rail fare often though so don’t look at my railcard all that much. Regardless another very stupid mistake.
I plan on emailing the given address with an apology and offer to pay a penalty fare or whatever’s applicable. I’m not sure if it makes any difference but the money I saved on the fare wasn’t significant, it was about £3.
My question is will this be the end of it or could they prosecute me? To be specific this was Govia Thameslink. As a student under 18 I’m not able to afford court costs and am feeling quite anxious about the situation now. I do take full responsibility for my actions and am not expecting any sympathy but would just like to get an idea of what could happen.
Thanks in advance.
I purchased a ticket with a 16 - 25 railcard thinking I had brought it with me in my bag, however, it turns out I had left it at home. The person then issued me a caution and told me to email an address with a photo of my railcard which I agreed to, however I’ve just gotten home and seen that my railcard has actually expired. In fact it’s expired a few months ago - how I’ve overlooked this I genuinely don’t know and am feeling very very silly. I do not travel by rail fare often though so don’t look at my railcard all that much. Regardless another very stupid mistake.
I plan on emailing the given address with an apology and offer to pay a penalty fare or whatever’s applicable. I’m not sure if it makes any difference but the money I saved on the fare wasn’t significant, it was about £3.
My question is will this be the end of it or could they prosecute me? To be specific this was Govia Thameslink. As a student under 18 I’m not able to afford court costs and am feeling quite anxious about the situation now. I do take full responsibility for my actions and am not expecting any sympathy but would just like to get an idea of what could happen.
Thanks in advance.