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The TOC always sends the summons. The court simply signs it.

I think the general lack of accurate legal information is a problem on this forum, so I will attempt to clear up some misconceptions. 1) The National Rail Conditions of Carriage are contractual - and, for the most part, issues concerning them would be a civil matter. 2) The Railway Byelaws...

The Byelaws clear this up neatly: BYELAW 25 Therefore private car parking company employees can be authorised to enforce the Railway Byelaws. Whether they actually do go all the way to court - I'm unsure - but there is certainly nothing (legally) stopping them.

If it's from the central ticketing system then a couple of things strike me: 1) The number of tickets sold does not necessarily equate to number of passenger journeys. 2) Non recordable ticketed journeys, particularly in the PTE areas, will not be accounted for.

Out of interest, why do we use NSL signage instead of a fixed speed? Arguably, people could surely be more responsive to a fixed number?

Talking of Dual Carriageways - I am absolutely shocked at how many people don't know that the NSL is 70mph!!

I don't think it's unreasonable to feel a bit impatient if you're stuck behind an unusually slow driver. If I feel that I am able to travel at 50-60mph on a 60mph back road - that is me using my experience, knowledge and good judgement. Too many car drivers these days can get their...

Slow drivers are probably the most dangerous road users out there. It is their poor judgement on appropriate speeds which causes delays and accidents.

Anyone else fed up of those drivers going 20-30mph below the speed limit? For the past 3 days, I've been driving on rural country roads where the national speed limit (60mph) applies - yet I've come stuck behind at least 10 drivers who are only doing 30-40mph on roads which are easily safe...

The Regulation of Railways Act 1889 still applies in Scotland. Whilst private prosecutions by the TOC, are incredibly difficult - the power of arrest for failing to pay and failing to provide name/address still applies. I would be interested to know how many BTP prosecute for fare evasion.

That is just one of the several options available to the railway. If a conductor is dealing with the matter, it is likely he will sell the most expensive single fare. If an Inspector is dealing with the matter, it will be a day in court or Penalty Fare. The customer obviously can't...

If there is a ticket office or self service machine, you MUST buy before you board. The consequences (depending on area) could be: 1) Day in court 2) Penalty Fare 3) Full fare ticket being sold.

I don't think Oyster will make much difference, but you can change your paper ticket for a "The Key" smartcard which may be useful.

Possibly could have meant that Virgin were buying Stagecoach out of the partnership then...

The reason I originally started this thread is that I actually own a sizeable number of Stagecoach shares as part of my investment portfolio. This time last year, the price was above 410p/share, but ultimately has now reduced substantially down to about 250p/share, a near 40% loss in value...

Whilst reading the RMT website information on the Southern DOO row - I came across a link which basically implies VTEC is awash with serious financial difficulties. Anyone got any information on this? http://www.rmt.org.uk/home/

The Off Peak Return 8A restriction (on this ticket) prevents Break of Journey on the outward leg, so you couldn't leave at an intermediate station and travel the second day. You'd need the Anytime ticket with 5 days available for the outward leg. (i.e. you need the £112.95 fare)

Visiting the ticket office would be my ONLY choice. If you didn't go there then I think you're going to have a problem.

As far as my criminal legal training goes: 1) There is no automatic right to view the interview notes or records at the time they were taken or recorded. These documents would be provided to a defendant when/if a Magistrates' summons is received. 2) A signature, or lack of one, doesn't...

Its allowed on both legs.