Recent content by workshocker

I think people need to realise what these commuter trains are like as well. We are talking hot/overcrowded/ people right in your face. I always normally stand, but this time i just felt crap and faint and sat... now i face a criminal record- it seems ridiculous.

Hi Squaddie. I can assure you I am not a fare dodger, I had a valid ticket just was in the wrong class. I may have had a penalty fare (payable immediatly) in the past, when I've forgotten my railcard expired, but I cant remember if they let me off or not. I dont know about the past inhabitants...

No worries, thanks for your help. much appreciated, i dont have the ability to pm at the minute but hey.

can anyone recomend a lawyer dealing with railway law... still cant pm for some reason....

thanks davenewcastle, since Ive started reading the forums re this, it has really spooked me, the thought of losing my livelhood over something so (seemingly) trivial without opportunity to pay a fine seems draconian. How do I pm you?

I think so, although ive been commuting for 12 years so may have had a monthly run out or something. Certainly nothing like this has ever happened --- old post above --- --- new post below --- one more till PM time ;)

"This letter is to inform you of our intention to take this case to the magistrates court and the enclosed form provides you with the opportunity to tell us what happened from your point of view. Information should be both factual and honest". I asked to pay a penalty fare and the RPI refused...

Thanks for all your replies, cant believe how much this has ruined my day..... the notice of intention to prosecute states te details of the offence - you were stopped and questioned in regard to the following alleged offence(s) Occupy a reserved seat, berth or train without an appropriate...

Hi To cut a long story short, on a short commuter trip I sat in first class with a valid standard class ticket (7 day travelcard). I have been unwell, wasn't feeling great, standard class was packed, first class was empty ish and I was silly. Revenue protection officers shortly thereafter...