Recent content by theoptimist.

Yes. I was dashing from the train to straight across to the other platform - it wasn't until I tried to side step and almost collided with what I thought were workmen/passengers waiting to board the train I'd got off did I realise they were Revenue Protections. Suave move. Update. I managed...

Thanks. As this is more of an informal discussion on a forum, I'm happy to write in an informal tone. It goes without saying if I were addressing the business/courts I'd use a completely different style of writing.

Thanks @Realfish - I'm not sure why @najaB felt that comment was called for. I'm not asking for unnecessary judgement or cheap sarcastic opinions based on my previous actions - because that does not change the situation at hand in any way. I'm simply asking for advice on what steps to take...

I think you've misinterpreted what I've written. I had signal on the platform - I didnt have signal prior to that. I've personally found that if I attempt to buy a ticket on an app and move into an area without signal before completing the transaction, it is simply cancelled. That's something...

It has a machine/office - were they open on the date in question? Probably, which doesn't help my case. I only buy e-tickets. What I've learnt from this is buy in advance ALWAYS.

@gray1404 My ticket wasn't purchased till I was on the platform - I didn't have signal to complete the purchase during the journey- of course this doesn't stand for anything. Travelled from Langley to Smethwick (3 mins apart) 8:20am

Thank you @Puffing Devil. I think they are using the engagement with the officers against me. One was extremely rude and yob like - even towards other passengers in the station - only once I began filming did he calm down and his colleague stepped in and I dealt with them instead. I question...

1. Have you already had a letter of intent from WMT to prosecute under one or more heads, asking for a response from you? - no 2. did you buy your ticket on the app while on the train, or on the platform at Smethwick? If it is the latter (that's how I read your post) then your action looks...

Hi guys, It's been a long four hours of research since I got home to find a hefty brown envelope awaiting me with a Magistrate's court summons for fare avoidance of £2.40. I've seen how brutal these forums are, I don't expect you to spare me the rod. What happened in short: I was changing...