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    Permitted route Advance Single SOU - SSD

    I have a paper ticket, marked with the + sign from Southampton Central to Stansted Airport. (via WAT). The ticket includes a journey from Waterloo to Vauxhall, where I am to take the Victoria Line to Tottenham Hale. My question is, am I obliged to follow this route, or can I change at Clapham...
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    TfL Prosecution - Misuse of Friend's Student Oyster - Rejection Email Received

    In case you hadn't realised, your name is still visible at bottom of document.
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    Flights you have been on

    Mumbai to Gatwick via Tashkent with Uzbekistan Airways last month. (Route chosen to avoid Middle East). A321 ex BOM 787(8) to LGW. Both legs punctual, comfortable cabins and plenty of leg room. The in-flight meals of good quality. TAS-LGW included the normal hot dish and a large cardboard box...
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    Flights you have been on

    I have just made the short hop from Da Nang DAD to Bangkok BKK with Emirates EK 371. Aircraft was a777-3, just time for a sandwich and fruit on the 110 min flight. The flight continues to Dubai after 90 mins on the ground at Suvarnabhumi. Horrible timings, 23.40-01.30 but cheaper than low cost...
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    Major cities with train services not all converging at one central station

    Mumbai. It has at least 5 major long distance terminals. Not all are directly served by local trains. Bandra Terminus and Bandra Local are a 7 min auto rickshaw ride apart for example. Because of Mumbai's island geography, it can be easier to book for Panvel on the Navi Mumbai (mainland), side...
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    The best and worst countries for railway ticketing.

    India has arguably the most complex fare structures and booking procedures on the planet. There are several classes of accommodation, sometimes 4 or even 5 on one service, a range of tickets, including Wait Listed and Reservation Against Cancellation options. Taktal, essentially late issue fares...
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    Fare evasion 2nd letter what does it mean?

    As a retired person with an industry background and a legal qualification, l follow these threads with interest. TfL have a robust and consistent policy with regard to fare evasion. The advice given by forum experts, many of whom have considerable experience in this field, is almost invariably...
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    "Score" re foreign countries visited -- fair or unfair?

    Stringent checks by Bulgarian guards at the Greek frontier to the north of Thessaloniki back in July
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    "Score" re foreign countries visited -- fair or unfair?

    The Riau Islands are about 2 hours from Singapore. Bintan is probably the best known. I think the islands are seen as part of Sumatra. Definitely an authentic Indonesian experience. 1757512398 I live in India for 6 months every year. I then use it as a springboard to visit other neighbouring...
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    Apparent “intentional ticket fraud”

    More a reply to your quite generalised post. No insinuation against the OP intended and apologies if it was viewed as such
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    ADVICE ON AVOIDING PROSECUTION BY WEST MIDLANDS TRAIN FOR TRAVEL FRAUD

    As an aside, and to anyone reading this thread for information, refusing to provide i.d. details to an authorised railway official is in itself, an offence.
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    tfl want to prosecute - i did not commit all offences

    Speed is important here, as you state a summons has already been issued. Please upload relevant paperwork as quickly as possible, in oder for members to assist you.
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    Apparent “intentional ticket fraud”

    There is a significant minority who already have brushes with the law under their belts, and to whom court proceedings are far less intimidating than say for a student with no criminal history.

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