Recent content by EC02

Please note that I am not a lawyer. Since you have already been summoned to court then, I don't think that you could make things worse by calling northern rail and explaining the situation. Try and speak to a manager as I've heard that some of the staff are not that helpful and a manager is...

great news. It seems the railway company is quite reasonable.

my apologies, as I was reading a different post before this, I automatically thought that this was related to Northen Rail as well.

There are 2 options. 1. pay the 340 and let the issue go 2. explain to NR the whole situation and hope they understand and reduce the penalty fare However, as the 2nd option could lead to court, you may end up paying more than 340. If you explained the situation well and offer 80 for...

Seems like there is an experienced solicitor at PenmanJohnson has a lot of experience in dealing with cases like this. Shouldn't OP contact any solicitors like above? Does anyone else have any experience with these kind of solicitors?

I think you should try and get a refund for the March ticket. Maybe speak to a ticket office?

For OP's situation, can it be classed as fraud?

Thanks a lot for your clarification

Thanks a lot for your reply

can you please elaborate on the above? will a more serious letter to be received?

Do you mean if the rail company did not send a letter either summon to court or letter requesting an explanation within six months of the date of the offence that a criminal proceeding can not be conducted?