Giving wrong boarding destination to inspector issuing fine PLS HELP :(

[smithyboi]

Hi need advice

Got given a fine for not having a ticket on platform at station gave all the correct details apart from where I got on the train , I’ve paid the fine online already however I’m worried if they look into it they’ll know I didn’t get on where I said I did will they investigate even if I paid straight away ,, what should I do or am I overthinking

 

[alholmes]

You might be overthinking, but we need more information to be able to advise.

What train operating company stopped you? At which station? What ticket did you hold? Was it a fine, or a penalty fare? What was wrong with your ticket - why were you stopped?

 

[smithyboi]

West Midlands train , at Leighton buzzard I had no ticket and there was inspectors at the platform checking at the exits , they gave me a pentaly fare notice which I have paid

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You might be overthinking, but we need more information to be able to advise.

What train operating company stopped you? At which station? What ticket did you hold? Was it a fine, or a penalty fare? What was wrong with your ticket - why were you stopped?

Ps thank u for replying

 

[alholmes]

If you’ve paid the penalty fare that’s probably the end of it. Assuming you didn’t show them any ticketing app then they haven’t really got much to investigate from.

But your details are in their system now. They may not be as generous if there’s another incident.

 

[smithyboi]

They scanned the ticket that I panicked brought from train line however I have not purchased a ticket on Trainline in months

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If you’ve paid the penalty fare that’s probably the end of it. Assuming you didn’t show them any ticketing app then they haven’t really got much to investigate from.

But your details are in their system now. They may not be as generous if there’s another incident.

They scanned the ticket that I panicked brought from train line however I have not purchased a ticket on Trainline in months

 

[alholmes]

That scan could enable them to start an investigation… if they were to look at your Trainline account are they likely to find older journeys that look a bit suspect?

If they do contact you in future about it, come back to this forum first for further advice. Don’t reply or even acknowledge any letter or email without seeking advice first.

 

[smithyboi]

That scan could enable them to start an investigation… if they were to look at your Trainline account are they likely to find older journeys that look a bit suspect?

If they do contact you in future about it, come back to this forum first for further advice. Don’t reply or even acknowledge any letter or email without seeking advice first.

The only sus thing on my Trainline is 2 refunded journeys that were years ago thank you for the advice really appreciate it bro !