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So the initial appeal has been unsuccessful, I have uploaded a copy of the letter they sent me, and I am debating whether I should just pay the fine or make a second appeal?
I've submitted an appeal based on the grounds I did everything in my power to purchase a ticket & stated I was only issued a penalty fare when trying to buy a ticket from the ticket desk, and also that I was not asked to present a ticket either. I also live at an address 1 min walk from burley...
I already had my ticket from leeds to london, I only decided on the day to take the train from burley park to leeds. As I was unable to purchase a ticket at the station (burley park) I went straight to the manned ticket desk platform side at leeds which is where I was pulled aside - it does seem...
I appealed using the same wording as the original post so that's in process - I wasn't charged on the spot so I havent yet handed over any money. I think I'm going to see the outcome of the appeal, then if its lost just pay the £20 but also send a letter to the station about having a revenue...
I tried to purchase a ticket at Burley Park Station as I was travelling to Leeds station to catch another train to London, however the machine was not accepting my card and I didn't have any cash on me. I then proceeded to try and purchase a ticket online, however by this point the ticket was...