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So at this point its going to be impossible to prove that the exact train didn't have adequate markings so we are resigned to a settlement if possible. Is there any harm in writing a letter ourselves? rather than engaging a solicitor who will charge a small fortune. Thanks

Thanks for the thoughts here. It would have been the 08.37 or 08.44 train. They are almost always late. We spoke to a solicitor this morning who was surprised that they are taking it so far. In terms of the markings in first class that is just it, she wasn't aware she was in first class -...

It doesn't actually say anywhere what the offence is. We are at the stage where we have sent them the form with our version of events and they have since sent a 4 line letter saying that they are going forward with the case and "a summons to attend magistrates court will be sent in due...

It doesn't actually state what in either of their letters. I think she got a small piece of paper which stated something on the lines of being in the wrong part of the carriage without valid ticket or travelling without valid ticket etc.

Hi, I hope someone can help. About 2 months ago my partner got stopped for sitting in a first class carriage between Blackfriars and Farringdon Station (2 stops taking a couple of minutes each). She was originally travelling from Tulse Hill but the train was busy so everyone was standing and a...