Avanti West Coast Revenue Team

[nxt298]

Hi,

I was travelling between Birmingham new street and London Euston on the 11th June on an advanced single ticket. As i had missed my first train , I got onto the next one. At Euston, the revenue team were checking tickets . I was told to give my details and I would be contacted. I have since been contacted by the agency and i have been asked to pay £248 which includes a £150 admin fee.

The letter which I received states that the journey was made on the 16th June however I traveled on the 11th June.

Does this make the fine invalid and how can I appeal for a reduced fine ?

Many thanks

 

[jfollows]

The anytime single fare Birmingham to London is £98.50 so this is what I expect you have been charged.

If this is an out of court settlement, then the date can be corrected, it’s not a fine and there is no way it can be valid or invalid as a result.

If you don’t settle, they can take you to court instead.

If it’s something else, please post so that we can see.

 

[AlterEgo]

The letter which I received states that the journey was made on the 16th June however I traveled on the 11th June.

Does this make the fine invalid

No.

and how can I appeal for a reduced fine ?

You haven't been fined. Strictly speaking the company is trying to recoup the fare allegedly due - can you confirm which train you actually travelled on? Why did you miss the first train?

 

[nxt298]

oh great !
I travelled on a day time train advanced single which I had a ticket for which was at 11:22 however I travelled on the next train at 11:46. I missed the train due to traffic so no reason to do with delay trains .

Thank you for your response in advance !

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My issue is with paying for the £150 admin charge is the reasonable ?

 

[Cross City]

My issue is with paying for the £150 admin charge is the reasonable ?

Completely normal. They've had to put time and resources into revenue protection as a whole and investigating you individually.

You are of course free to let them take you to court where you can contest all of the charges.

 

[jfollows]

£150 is fairly normal for an admin charge, at the end of the day you kind of have to take it or leave it and face the alternative of court