Starting station: Preston Park
End station: Blackfriars
Thought I had a valid ticket stored, couldn't find it in app, made the poor decision to just buy a short fare as there hadn't been an inspector on train. Cue getting pulled up at gates when ticket didn't scan properly; staff scanned it manually and discovered purchase time didn't track. Panicked and made a bunch of excuses, refused to admit to anything which made him more irate, got a witness statement taken. Sad times. Super not worth it.
Notice to prosecute arrived a few days ago; I have tried to do my research and have drafted a letter. I would be very grateful if someone could check it over before I send. You guys are absolute angels.
Alleged offence: you on [date], at London Blackfriars (BFR), in any area not designated as a compulsory ticket area, entered a train for the purpose of travelling on the railway, did not carry a valid ticket entitling travel.
Dear Prosecutions Team,
I am writing in prompt response to the Notice of Intention to Prosecute regarding an incident on [date].
First and foremost, I wish to offer my sincere apologies for entering a train without a valid ticket. I fully accept that it is my absolute responsibility as a passenger to hold a valid ticket before boarding, and I am very sorry for failing to meet this obligation.
To provide context to the staff member's report, I boarded the train in full confidence that I had a valid ticket stored on my mobile device. It was only upon arriving at my destination that I realised the ticket was completely missing from my app. I am incredibly distressed by my own poor judgement.
I have a completely clean record and a criminal conviction would have an overwhelmingly disproportionate and devastating impact on my employment, and future prospects. Therefore, I would be incredibly grateful if you would consider resolving this matter administratively outside of court. I am fully prepared to pay the retail cost of the outstanding train fare immediately, alongside any reasonable administrative and investigation costs GTR has incurred.
Thank you very much for your time, patience, and for considering this request.
Yours sincerely,
Quokka
End station: Blackfriars
Thought I had a valid ticket stored, couldn't find it in app, made the poor decision to just buy a short fare as there hadn't been an inspector on train. Cue getting pulled up at gates when ticket didn't scan properly; staff scanned it manually and discovered purchase time didn't track. Panicked and made a bunch of excuses, refused to admit to anything which made him more irate, got a witness statement taken. Sad times. Super not worth it.
Notice to prosecute arrived a few days ago; I have tried to do my research and have drafted a letter. I would be very grateful if someone could check it over before I send. You guys are absolute angels.
Alleged offence: you on [date], at London Blackfriars (BFR), in any area not designated as a compulsory ticket area, entered a train for the purpose of travelling on the railway, did not carry a valid ticket entitling travel.
Dear Prosecutions Team,
I am writing in prompt response to the Notice of Intention to Prosecute regarding an incident on [date].
First and foremost, I wish to offer my sincere apologies for entering a train without a valid ticket. I fully accept that it is my absolute responsibility as a passenger to hold a valid ticket before boarding, and I am very sorry for failing to meet this obligation.
To provide context to the staff member's report, I boarded the train in full confidence that I had a valid ticket stored on my mobile device. It was only upon arriving at my destination that I realised the ticket was completely missing from my app. I am incredibly distressed by my own poor judgement.
I have a completely clean record and a criminal conviction would have an overwhelmingly disproportionate and devastating impact on my employment, and future prospects. Therefore, I would be incredibly grateful if you would consider resolving this matter administratively outside of court. I am fully prepared to pay the retail cost of the outstanding train fare immediately, alongside any reasonable administrative and investigation costs GTR has incurred.
Thank you very much for your time, patience, and for considering this request.
Yours sincerely,
Quokka
