user2234
Member
Hello,
Back in October 2023 I brought a adult ticket with a 16-17 saver attached to it
When the ticket man came and asked for my ticket I showed him it and he asked me to present my railcard
I presented it however I had brought the wrong one and I had brought a Network Railcard by mistake.
He didn’t charge me for a new ticket and instead said next time buy an adult one
Today I received an email about it stating
We have recently been handed a file relating to an incident on 24/10/2023 when approached by staff carrying out their revenue duties, you were asked to show your valid ticket you offered a ticket with a railcard attached and were unable to present your railcard, therefore you would not have been eligible for the discounted rate.
Further investigations into this matter have been carried out, including a review of the ticket records. It would appear, at this stage, that this may be a case of fraud. West Midlands Trains take travel fraud extremely seriously and is committed to prosecuting all cases of fare evasion to the full extent of the law. Travelling on the railway with the intent to avoid paying the full fare is an offence under the Regulation of Railways Act 1889. Such an offence carries a maximum fine of £1,000 and/or three months’ imprisonment and, in either case, a criminal record. It must also be considered whether this matter amounts to a much more serious offence under the Fraud Act 2006.
At this stage we would be grateful if you would provide any evidence to support the claim that none of the above legislation has been contravened to prevent further action being contemplated.
We look forward to hearing from you.
I accidentally used the wrong railcard For about 3-5 trips and I used it once after the event stated in the email
I was 16 at the time of the events
I am really worried about it as I am living with my parents and still a child and do not want to go to prison or have a criminal record or anything.
What do you think will happen?
Back in October 2023 I brought a adult ticket with a 16-17 saver attached to it
When the ticket man came and asked for my ticket I showed him it and he asked me to present my railcard
I presented it however I had brought the wrong one and I had brought a Network Railcard by mistake.
He didn’t charge me for a new ticket and instead said next time buy an adult one
Today I received an email about it stating
We have recently been handed a file relating to an incident on 24/10/2023 when approached by staff carrying out their revenue duties, you were asked to show your valid ticket you offered a ticket with a railcard attached and were unable to present your railcard, therefore you would not have been eligible for the discounted rate.
Further investigations into this matter have been carried out, including a review of the ticket records. It would appear, at this stage, that this may be a case of fraud. West Midlands Trains take travel fraud extremely seriously and is committed to prosecuting all cases of fare evasion to the full extent of the law. Travelling on the railway with the intent to avoid paying the full fare is an offence under the Regulation of Railways Act 1889. Such an offence carries a maximum fine of £1,000 and/or three months’ imprisonment and, in either case, a criminal record. It must also be considered whether this matter amounts to a much more serious offence under the Fraud Act 2006.
At this stage we would be grateful if you would provide any evidence to support the claim that none of the above legislation has been contravened to prevent further action being contemplated.
We look forward to hearing from you.
I accidentally used the wrong railcard For about 3-5 trips and I used it once after the event stated in the email
I was 16 at the time of the events
I am really worried about it as I am living with my parents and still a child and do not want to go to prison or have a criminal record or anything.
What do you think will happen?