Recent content by Poppybird

I bought a ticket for another station and then when questioned I told them I came from Warrington rather than Widnes. Thank you for all your replies so far, I feel like an absolute idiot and have made sure every time since the incident I'm at the station early to purchase a ticket. --- old...

Yes the letter does mention it, when stating that failure to respond to the correspondence within 14 days legal action will be taken (*Regulations of Railway Act and Railway Byelaws apply) A paragraph after that the *Regulation of Railways Act 1889: shall be liable on a summary conviction to...

Thank you for your reply, this is my first and only offence I will ever commit. Do you think it is wise to admit my actual station of origin in my letter and explain how sorry I am for not taking a calm approach when questioned or just state the station I told the member of staff?

I travelled from Widnes that morning and stupidly said Warringon when questioned. I can't even explain why I did so, I just completely went into panic mode and just blurted whatever came to me.

Dear all, Well this week I received a letter from the Northern Rail Debt Recovery and Prosecution Unit. "On (date in question) you were spoken to by an authorised member of staff in relation to an alleged contravention of Railway Regulations. An evidential report has been submitted to this...