Railman1212
New Member
Hello, I recently got a letter for fare evasion with the intention to prosecute - having the chance to give my side of the story.
Basically I travelled without a valid rail card which had expired about 6 weeks previous but couldn't check this on the journey due to issues getting on my account and connectivity issues, I was given details to upload my railcard when I got home and it was not valid so this sent me a letter yesterday. (Jounrney:22 Jan 25 / Railcard Expired 22 Nov 24)
Genuinely believed it was in date, and booked using trainline which saves your preference to use a railcard in the booking so hadn't given it much thought for 2 years when booking
Please proof read my reply:
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to express my sincere apologies for traveling without a valid ticket on the above journey. I fully understand the seriousness of this issue and take complete responsibility for my actions.
On the day in question, I had booked the tickets using Trainline where the railcard option is already added (having used a railcard for multiple years) and printed them. I had a ticket for travel but could not produce my railcard, which I believed to be valid, due to connection issues while on the train and difficulty accessing my account. The revenue officer provided me with a printout containing a link to upload my railcard once I could access the app.
On returning home, and once I gained access to my email account, I learned that my railcard had expired on 13/11/24. I wrongfully believed my railcard was still valid and had not expired before the date of travel. This was a genuine oversight on my part and not an attempt to avoid paying the correct fare.
As a neurodivergent individual with ADHD, this affects my ability to manage administrative tasks and contributes to occasional accidental errors such as this. I appreciate that this does not excuse my mistake, I take full responsibility and deeply regret any inconvenience this has caused to Thameslink. I will ensure this does not happen again, especially since learning about the detrimental effects this has on the rail industry.
This incident has caused me considerable anxiety, and I respectfully ask that you consider allowing me to settle this matter out of court by paying any outstanding fare and any administrative costs. I am fully committed to resolving this matter quickly and cooperatively.
Please accept my sincere apologies once more. I have learned a difficult lesson from this experience and can assure you that it will not be repeated.
I look forward to your response and resolving this as soon as possible.
Yours faithfully,
Thank you for any replies
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Journey was Farringdon to Peterborough
Thameslink
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Also worth mentioning that any prosecution would have serious ramifications on my career/ likely dismissal due to the nature of the job
Basically I travelled without a valid rail card which had expired about 6 weeks previous but couldn't check this on the journey due to issues getting on my account and connectivity issues, I was given details to upload my railcard when I got home and it was not valid so this sent me a letter yesterday. (Jounrney:22 Jan 25 / Railcard Expired 22 Nov 24)
Genuinely believed it was in date, and booked using trainline which saves your preference to use a railcard in the booking so hadn't given it much thought for 2 years when booking
Please proof read my reply:
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to express my sincere apologies for traveling without a valid ticket on the above journey. I fully understand the seriousness of this issue and take complete responsibility for my actions.
On the day in question, I had booked the tickets using Trainline where the railcard option is already added (having used a railcard for multiple years) and printed them. I had a ticket for travel but could not produce my railcard, which I believed to be valid, due to connection issues while on the train and difficulty accessing my account. The revenue officer provided me with a printout containing a link to upload my railcard once I could access the app.
On returning home, and once I gained access to my email account, I learned that my railcard had expired on 13/11/24. I wrongfully believed my railcard was still valid and had not expired before the date of travel. This was a genuine oversight on my part and not an attempt to avoid paying the correct fare.
As a neurodivergent individual with ADHD, this affects my ability to manage administrative tasks and contributes to occasional accidental errors such as this. I appreciate that this does not excuse my mistake, I take full responsibility and deeply regret any inconvenience this has caused to Thameslink. I will ensure this does not happen again, especially since learning about the detrimental effects this has on the rail industry.
This incident has caused me considerable anxiety, and I respectfully ask that you consider allowing me to settle this matter out of court by paying any outstanding fare and any administrative costs. I am fully committed to resolving this matter quickly and cooperatively.
Please accept my sincere apologies once more. I have learned a difficult lesson from this experience and can assure you that it will not be repeated.
I look forward to your response and resolving this as soon as possible.
Yours faithfully,
Thank you for any replies
== Doublepost prevention - post automatically merged: ==
Journey was Farringdon to Peterborough
Thameslink
== Doublepost prevention - post automatically merged: ==
Also worth mentioning that any prosecution would have serious ramifications on my career/ likely dismissal due to the nature of the job
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