Not asked for Railcard?

[Chrius56000]

On many of my journeys from Walsall to assorted destinations all over England to collect eBay purchases, I always offer my Senior Railcard to Train Conductors (I usually ask them to wait a few seconds to bring it up on my 'fone as I may be listening to music!), and very often they say "It's all right Sir!" or "Don't worry about showing it!" – would I be at risk of a Penalty Fare or other sanction if a different conductor or RPI came on the train at a later stop?

. . .Has it been known for a passenger to be penalised for simply using something else on a 'fone when a Guard, Train Conductor or R.P.I. comes round, or is it reasonable to ask them to wait for a few seconds to open the Railcard on the 'fone first?

. . .I generally buy paper tickets and collect them T.O.D. from the TVM in Walsall ticket hall, by the way!

 

[bcarmicle]

would I be at risk of a Penalty Fare or other sanction if a different conductor or RPI came on the train at a later stop?

No, if you show them the railcard when they ask for it.

. . .Has it been known for a passenger to be penalised for simply using something else on a 'fone when a Guard, Train Conductor or R.P.I. comes round, or is it reasonable to ask them to wait for a few seconds to open the Railcard on the 'fone first?

There is no problem with it taking a few moments to produce a railcard.