railuser1980
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- 16 Jul 2012
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Hi guys
I'm new to this forum and I wondered if you could offer any advice please.
I have a season ticket with Chiltern Railways and use the train everyday. Today, for the first time, I stupidly forgot my season ticket and even more stupidly, used my partner's season ticket to get through the barrier without thinking about it. Before I did this, I tried to use my Oyster card to get through but it didn't work for some reason. A member of Chiltern Railways' staff took us aside and looked me up online and saw that I have a season ticket - but has still said that this matter will be investigated by Chiltern Railways. I paid for a single fare to get through the barriers too.
I do completely understand that I was stupid to use my partner's railcard - but wondered if anyone has had similar experiences and also what the penalty fare was? Is it possible that I will be taken to court over this? I am obviously concerned about a possible criminal record for us both, but am hoping to avoid this because it was proven that I do have a valid ticket.
Sorry if this question has been asked before. I did search through the forums but couldn't find anything similar.
Thanks so much in advance.
I'm new to this forum and I wondered if you could offer any advice please.
I have a season ticket with Chiltern Railways and use the train everyday. Today, for the first time, I stupidly forgot my season ticket and even more stupidly, used my partner's season ticket to get through the barrier without thinking about it. Before I did this, I tried to use my Oyster card to get through but it didn't work for some reason. A member of Chiltern Railways' staff took us aside and looked me up online and saw that I have a season ticket - but has still said that this matter will be investigated by Chiltern Railways. I paid for a single fare to get through the barriers too.
I do completely understand that I was stupid to use my partner's railcard - but wondered if anyone has had similar experiences and also what the penalty fare was? Is it possible that I will be taken to court over this? I am obviously concerned about a possible criminal record for us both, but am hoping to avoid this because it was proven that I do have a valid ticket.
Sorry if this question has been asked before. I did search through the forums but couldn't find anything similar.
Thanks so much in advance.