Recent content by MarcOliver

It is possible I am a few minutes out there, but not too far away

Thanks, I appreciate it's not just Northern I have to convince, was only referencing the point as they are the ones who will make the ultimate decision. For clarification it was 18:29, the Blackpool North train, that I caught at the airport, my flight had landed around 18:10

Thank you for your replies. I am expecting this to go to court and I'm preparing myself for the worst outcome. I am aware this looks terrible in Northerns eyes and can't have a complaint should I not be able to settle and keep it away from court. I'm relying on their leniency which I know is by...

I was single minded in getting home as I had been travelling for 20 hours. Not an excuse, certainly not, but an explanation as to why I didn't fully consider the consequences of making the train and not buying a ticket and waiting for the next. I normally ensure I have a ticket and will not play...

Hi Jake The run was purely to make the connection, alighting at a busy platform 14 from a busy train held me up but that was all

Hi all Apologies, I will answer your points - the first offence was dealt with an £80 fine from Northern Rail after I responded to the letter with an apology. -the journey began at Manchester Airport, where I failed to buy a ticket as took the same approach, as I always buy on Board the...

Hello all I believe the answers I get to my questions will be the ones I already know after reading extensively but I think it best I make sure as you seem to know what you're talking about. To make it simple, I was served a Fixed Penalty from Northern Rail earlier this year for foolishly...