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    Stupid mistake- tried to dodge train fare

    I received the letter from GWR this morning. They offered me an out-of-court settlement of £150.50 (The £70.50 for the outstanding fare plus admin charges. The original fare had been much higher that I'd realized at the time.). They did not ask for my version of events, just an upfront payment...
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    Stupid mistake- tried to dodge train fare

    While I don't remember whether or not I saw ticketing facilities at Twyford, I do believe I had ample opportunity to buy a ticket before arriving at Bristol and there is not much use in debating this as I accept full responsibility for the offence I committed by lying to the RFI in an attempt to...
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    Stupid mistake- tried to dodge train fare

    Thanks mikeg for the information. I was not aware of the penalty fares scheme from Twyford and realize now that I would most likely have been asked to pay a penalty fare even if I had been honest about where I had travelled from. I do not remember if there were purchase facilities at Twyford; I...
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    Stupid mistake- tried to dodge train fare

    He said in words that the matter would only be taken to court if I tried to appeal.
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    Stupid mistake- tried to dodge train fare

    Thanks Puffing Devil- I will wait for the letter and will post here when I've received it to let you know what happens.
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    Stupid mistake- tried to dodge train fare

    I made a very stupid mistake and intentionally attempted to dodge a train fare from Twyford to Bristol Temple Meads on Sunday 4th June. I have never done anything of this nature before and will be certain not to do so again. I was caught and am now asking what I should expect to happen. I...

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