Responding to GTR

[Snoopy99]

Hi All,

I would really appreciate some advice here,

I was caught without a ticket in July from London to Gatwick. I was in a rush to get a train so i could be with my partner, this is not an excuse for my actions. I did not have a ticket and had made it seem like my phone was not working, in a panic. I ended up letting them i know i had no ticket. I tried to buy a ticket but, understandably, he said i should only board a train with a ticket. I have been with extreme anxiety since and would never even remotely think about making this mistake again.

Today I received the below letters and have written a draft. I would be immensely thankful for any thoughts on it!








Please see my draft below:

Dear Prosecutions Team,

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to provide my account of the incident on 24 July.

I would like to sincerely apologise for my actions. I travelled without a valid ticket and then panicked when I was asked to present one. I take full responsibility for this mistake. I was rushing to catch the same train as my partner, who had a valid ticket, and in the stress of the moment I boarded without purchasing my own. This was a serious lapse in judgement on my part.

When questioned, I became extremely anxious and reacted poorly. I understand how serious this is, and I regret not handling the situation properly. I did offer to buy the correct ticket and pay any penalty at the time, as I recognised immediately that I had acted wrongly and wanted to resolve the situation.

I assure you it will not happen again. I now fully understand the importance of holding the correct ticket before boarding and the seriousness of the railway regulations.

I am very anxious about the potential consequences and would be extremely grateful if you would consider allowing me to settle this matter without court action. I am willing to pay the full fare owed and any reasonable administration costs to resolve this promptly.

Thank you for taking the time to consider my explanation. I am genuinely sorry for the inconvenience caused.

Yours sincerely,

 

[notmyrealname]

Hi.

I expect the pros of the forum will answer you later.

When you're ready to send the letter (please wait for comments first), I would add a line in bold under Dear Prosecutions Team with their reference number. This way they can locate your file easily.

 

[Haywain]

I take full responsibility for this mistake.

Your letter is fine, but it wasn't a mistake, it was an action. By all means take responsibility for it but call it what it was.

 

[WesternLancer]

Hi All,

I would really appreciate some advice here,

I was caught without a ticket in July from London to Gatwick. I was in a rush to get a train so i could be with my partner, this is not an excuse for my actions. I did not have a ticket and had made it seem like my phone was not working, in a panic. I ended up letting them i know i had no ticket. I tried to buy a ticket but, understandably, he said i should only board a train with a ticket. I have been with extreme anxiety since and would never even remotely think about making this mistake again.

Today I received the below letters and have written a draft. I would be immensely thankful for any thoughts on it!




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Please see my draft below:

Dear Prosecutions Team,

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to provide my account of the incident on 24 July.

I would like to sincerely apologise for my actions. I travelled without a valid ticket and then panicked when I was asked to present one. I take full responsibility for this mistake. I was rushing to catch the same train as my partner, who had a valid ticket, and in the stress of the moment I boarded without purchasing my own. This was a serious lapse in judgement on my part.

When questioned, I became extremely anxious and reacted poorly. I understand how serious this is, and I regret not handling the situation properly. I did offer to buy the correct ticket and pay any penalty at the time, as I recognised immediately that I had acted wrongly and wanted to resolve the situation.

I assure you it will not happen again. I now fully understand the importance of holding the correct ticket before boarding and the seriousness of the railway regulations.

I am very anxious about the potential consequences and would be extremely grateful if you would consider allowing me to settle this matter without court action. I am willing to pay the full fare owed and any reasonable administration costs to resolve this promptly.

Thank you for taking the time to consider my explanation. I am genuinely sorry for the inconvenience caused.

Yours sincerely,

Looks like a reasonable response.

When you post it remember to send it tracked postage from a post office so you can prove itv was delivered if you need to.

Keep copies of everything.

 

[ChilliSauce]

Remember if GTR didn't scan a ticket on a phone they have nothing to go on a "fishing trip" with, with the likes of Trainline to look at your ticket purchase history. So I say stick focused on this event and don't incriminate yourself....if you have done anything wrong in the past.

 

[Haywain]

Remember if GTR didn't scan a ticket on a phone they have nothing to go on a "fishing trip" with, with the likes of Trainline to look at your ticket purchase history. So I say stick focused on this event and don't incriminate yourself....if you have done anything wrong in the past.

The OP didn't have a ticket and claimed their phone wasn't working. How is your comment relevant?