• Our new ticketing site is now live! Using either this or the original site (both powered by TrainSplit) helps support the running of the forum with every ticket purchase! Find out more and ask any questions/give us feedback in this thread!

Recent content by alexkonusa

  1. A

    Details taken because I didn't pay the fare

    Thank you for the help.
  2. A

    Details taken because I didn't pay the fare

    Yes the card was snatched out of my hand, And after asking number of times for my card back all i was getting "We are allowed to do that". --- old post above --- --- new post below --- I travel Three days a week, this September it will Be 5 days a week. Well anyway thank you for help. Kinda...
  3. A

    Details taken because I didn't pay the fare

    Well its a full debit card. I guess I wont be using the trains. Ruining someones future over £3.30 when it all can be settled with a simple fine. But yeah when the letter will come thought will see what happens.
  4. A

    Details taken because I didn't pay the fare

    Well they did call me "Smart Boy" For requesting a document that states that they are allowed to take my personal belongings. Also laughed and waved as i left the train.
  5. A

    Details taken because I didn't pay the fare

    On the train --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Yes, Once he would explain to me what happened, because no word was said to me. I will be speaking to someone on the station tomorrow as I have never reported someone. --- old post above --- --- new post below --- I will Deny The...
  6. A

    Details taken because I didn't pay the fare

    I have also have a witness, a friend of mine was on the train. He has seen what has happened. Would reporting this in anyway affect if my case gets taken to court ?
  7. A

    Details taken because I didn't pay the fare

    Yes. Thats correct, I was holding it in my hand, suddenly second inspector just out of nowhere grabs the credit card and refuses to give it back until i write my details.
  8. A

    Details taken because I didn't pay the fare

    There was two inspectors, I handed over my card to one of the inspectors with words i'm willing to pay for the ticket and the fine. He looked it and handed it over, while the second inspector came over and said he will deal with it. Well the second Inspector grabbed the card. I do Apologise as...
  9. A

    Details taken because I didn't pay the fare

    grabbed my bank card from my hand without my permission and refused to give it back.
  10. A

    Details taken because I didn't pay the fare

    thank you as i understand i will get a letter home with the fine invoice. I do understand that i was wrong by refusing and not buying a ticket. The train inspector was really rude and that lead me to refuse on giving the details. only thing that bothers me that he did not tell me anything nor...
  11. A

    Details taken because I didn't pay the fare

    Thats correct, but I did get to the train station as the train arrived, wouldn't have enough time to purchase a ticket with my card from the machine and board the train.
  12. A

    Details taken because I didn't pay the fare

    Well I'm 18. Soon to be 19 just in two months. But yeah It was Debit Card.
  13. A

    Details taken because I didn't pay the fare

    No this is the first time I don't buy a ticket(Although first time getting my details taken in three years of being on that route). I have been travelling on this route for 3 years now. I have always got a ticket at the station. I have few tickets from previous weeks that I have kept in my...
  14. A

    Details taken because I didn't pay the fare

    it was from Par to St Austell. No the window was closed as I only arrived at the train station when the train has arrived. My question is, will I get a court letter or will it be a letter asking for me to pay the fine ? It was the first great western. I have only refused to give my details...
  15. A

    Details taken because I didn't pay the fare

    Hi there, Today I boarded the train without a ticket because I was late and didn't have the time to purchase the ticket otherwise I would be Late to College. The journey is only 7 minutes. Ticket Man came across and asked for my ticket, there for I have explained my situation and handed my...

Top