Recent content by Ian Whitehouse

He asked me if I could pay straight away and I said yes - paid over the phone to their head office - I just wanted it over as quickly as possible. I did think briefly about a complaint but to be honest, I do just want to move on. Cheers!

Hi all I thought I would update you of proceedings today. As the previous poster noted, it was my court appearance today and following proper legal advice I decided to approach the prosecutor prior to the case being heard. I offered to plead guilty on the 2 x bylaw charges of travelling...

Fare Cop is correct - there was a working facility on the opposite platform and therefore TOC did not fail in its obligation to provide facilities to purchase. The reason I chose not to go over to the other platform was that I had already waited 5 minutes to see if the complainant was going to...

Ok, let's be clear - I did not call him a prick - I said why are you acting like one (in my opinion I felt he was and still do - he was deliberately provocative and aggressive and I reacted in a fight or flight situation) . Your comment regarding serious consequence for abusing staff is...

Probably not - however, I was frustrated, embarrassed as this was happening in front of other passengers and he was being overly aggressive to me in his manner - hence the phrase 'Why are you acting like a prick?". Its noted in his statement that I apologised straight away - we are all human and...

Hi all Many thanks for your thoughts and comments - it so very much appreciated! I have spoken to a solicitor and they advised to try and speak to the prosecutor beforehand (amongst other things) which I will do. I swear that this was a completely genuine set of circumstances and I NEVER...

Hi there Thanks for the reply - one of the charges is: "Did travel on a Transport for Wales service without previously paying the fare of £5.00 and (here is the key bit), with intent to avoid payment thereof. Contrary to S. 5(3)(a) of the Regulation of Railways Act 1889 as amended by Section...

Dear Forum I haven't posted in here since last August as I had heard nothing from the railway company but lo and behold, this came through today. I will highlight my original post below: I travel around the country every single week on the national rail service for business and spend...

Ooopppsss! Thanks and edit done.

Hi there Llanigraham. Thank you for giving an honest, expert post - I understand what others are saying in that the word 'excuse' sounds like I am making it up but I do understand the context in which you made it. The point of fact is that, yes, I could have gone over the bridge with my bike...

Thanks for this! That is very interesting and will definitely be used! Have already phoned them before I sent the second letter so I don't know what more I can do. I am now feeling 'bring it on!' in regards to court - if I have a chance to make them look stupid, I will. Cheers for that -...

LOL! That is brilliant, cheers!!!

Hi there - thanks for the reply - I guess wait and see when the summons comes and get a solicitor. I am actually now feeling really, really angry about this and a big part of me wants to go to court just so I can make them look as foolish and petty as possible! Good argument and thanks for...

Hi all. New development - seems like they are pushing for a prosecution! I don't believe this!!

Hi there! I am a registered nurse but i don't work for the NHS - I perform training and clinical consulting nationally and don't work clinically anymore. Hope that explains it!