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I am relieved to say that I called the prosecutions team this morning to check the status of my case and was told that they agreed to settle out of court for less than £60. Thank you to everyone who has provided support and advice on this thread. It's been a stressful near 7month ordeal but I'm...

Thanks najaB. Will sit tight and wait. Can't help but worry about it all though!

It's been over 2weeks now and haven't heard anything back from Southern trains. Is it fair to assume that they have passed this on to the courts to prosecute and that will take time to get a date now??

Agreed. But on speaking to a couple of lawyers, they didn't seem to see this as something to go forward with. Potentially as this is only a request for my statement at this stage? Is my letter response, in the way that its written, likely to negate this as a defence if it is something that needs...

Hi Island Epsom was the first stop beyond the zones at the time (apparently it isn't anymore and is included as a tap out station). The lawyers that I have spoken to didn't seem to linger on this point for too long. While I personally agree, I'm not sure whether it is worth pursuing that path...

Hi all I spoke to a few lawyers, and a couple have advised writing the initial response myself and getting back in touch should the outcome not be positive. I've updated the wording on my previous letter, and it would be great to get any last minute feedback from the board before I send it off...

I've double checked - there has certainly not been anything charged. Are they likely to try and say that I'd jumped the barriers or something then???

There weren't any charges for the next day. Can only assume its not been charged at all as I went back through Victoria. Although I did expect something to be charged if I'm being honest, especially when you mention maximum fare.

Looking back at my calendar, I was staying near Marlybone station. It seems the most likely route I would have taken is from Bond Street to London Victoria (and the opposite on return). This would account for the £4.80 card charge (not £4.40 as i said before) in the expenses spreadsheet. I have...

The amount was £4.40 which would have been from my hotel in Paddington (if I remember correctly) to Victoria and then the return journey. I don't think this has included my tapping in at Victoria to get the Epsom train.

This is how I'm understanding it, yes.

My company card has since been replaced (lost on a team night out :oops:) which would be an issue for doing that as I don't have that card number to register. I am however going to call them up and see if they can provide me a contactless log from the previous card.

Nope, never done that. There is a Tfl charge on the credit card for the same day however.

On the train company website? Not done that as I hadn't needed that (before now)

It was a company credit card that was used (its not my company). I have checked the expense statement that we receive for the month that the offence occurred, but nothing appears to have been charged. At the time, Epsom was 1 stop outside of the contactless zone. As I understand it now (I...

Apologies if i'm being a bit thick here - but is my situation (as described previously) any different from others who have been pulled up on travelling without the right ticket? Are the other elements also being taken into account by the prosecutor? I'm understanding that it is only the 1 thing...

Understood - a bit unsure about how to use that website - what lawyer type do i search for? Fraud??

Yep - word for word it says: Details of Offence: On the above date you were spoken to in regard to the following alleged offence(s): - That you on [DATE] upon inspection at Epsom (EPS) Entered a train for the purpose of travelling on the railway, without a ticket entitling travel. In terms of...

Hi all I have pulled together the letter in response (attached). Any feedback/adjustment suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

thanks guys - are there any good examples of how to word the apology and offer to meet reasonable costs? Also, should i mention the mitigating circumstances i.e. i'm not local and had expected to be able to use contactless since it was advertised at gatwick etc?