"Travel on a train without a valid ticket contrary S 5.3 RORA 1889
"The Rail Company (Arriva Trains Wales) report alleges that you had failed to pay the correct fare due and had boarded a train with the intention of travelling without having previously paid the correct amount. The company is entitled to consider whether a charge of intemnt to avoid a fare could be alleged. These are mnatters that may ne summonsed fro hearing before a magistrates court.
When asked to show a valid ticket it is alleged that you failed to do so and that you had failed to pay the appropriate fare due in accordance with the rules in force. You did not tender a valid ticket and the company does consider that an attempt to avoid a liability may be alleged.
An application for summons may now be made. If you wish to comment further before this matters proceeds, please respond within 14 days."
Please see the letter below he wrote to the inspectors for details of the incident.
"A member of the railway revenue protection staff spoke to me on 11/10/2014 because I did not produce a valid ticket between Skewen and Cardiff Central. I just want to explain the circumstances I was in on this date.
I boarded the train at Skewen having been dropped off from work with no idea when work was likely to finish therefore not knowing what train to book and thinking that I could buy a ticket at the station. There were no ticket facilities at the station so I boarded the train without a ticket, thinking that I would be able to purchase one on the train. There was no ticket conductor between Skewen and Cardiff, so I was unable to buy a ticket. On arriving at Cardiff, I went to the ticket officers at the back and asked if I could buy a ticket from Neath, merely thinking that I could save a couple of quid due to the slightly reduced journey. On reflection, I should have been honest and I feel guilty for lying for such a small gain. Im not a regular on trains and Im not fully aware of the correct procedures. I regret my decision and I am sorry."
I'll not go into the mitigating issues about lack of familiarity with Wales and local trains etc (all our local trains in Dernyshire are pay on the train).
My basic question is can we try reach an out of court settlement (the criminal record is the major concern, and seems out of proportion to the offence). Should he contact them direct to make this offer, or should we go through a solicitor? If the latter can anyone recommend solicitors experienced in dealing with this
many thanks
"The Rail Company (Arriva Trains Wales) report alleges that you had failed to pay the correct fare due and had boarded a train with the intention of travelling without having previously paid the correct amount. The company is entitled to consider whether a charge of intemnt to avoid a fare could be alleged. These are mnatters that may ne summonsed fro hearing before a magistrates court.
When asked to show a valid ticket it is alleged that you failed to do so and that you had failed to pay the appropriate fare due in accordance with the rules in force. You did not tender a valid ticket and the company does consider that an attempt to avoid a liability may be alleged.
An application for summons may now be made. If you wish to comment further before this matters proceeds, please respond within 14 days."
Please see the letter below he wrote to the inspectors for details of the incident.
"A member of the railway revenue protection staff spoke to me on 11/10/2014 because I did not produce a valid ticket between Skewen and Cardiff Central. I just want to explain the circumstances I was in on this date.
I boarded the train at Skewen having been dropped off from work with no idea when work was likely to finish therefore not knowing what train to book and thinking that I could buy a ticket at the station. There were no ticket facilities at the station so I boarded the train without a ticket, thinking that I would be able to purchase one on the train. There was no ticket conductor between Skewen and Cardiff, so I was unable to buy a ticket. On arriving at Cardiff, I went to the ticket officers at the back and asked if I could buy a ticket from Neath, merely thinking that I could save a couple of quid due to the slightly reduced journey. On reflection, I should have been honest and I feel guilty for lying for such a small gain. Im not a regular on trains and Im not fully aware of the correct procedures. I regret my decision and I am sorry."
I'll not go into the mitigating issues about lack of familiarity with Wales and local trains etc (all our local trains in Dernyshire are pay on the train).
My basic question is can we try reach an out of court settlement (the criminal record is the major concern, and seems out of proportion to the offence). Should he contact them direct to make this offer, or should we go through a solicitor? If the latter can anyone recommend solicitors experienced in dealing with this
many thanks
