Hello,
There are so many topics about this but I just wanted a quick bit of advice before I go to court with Northern Rail.
I lived in Bramley and I was getting the train to Harrogate for work - I needed to change in Leeds. I was running late (same old story) so boarded the train without a ticket, planning on buying one of the conductor who comes round most days. However, he didn't come raound on the 8 minute journey into Leeds.
I got off the train in Leeds and went straight to the ticket desk, I advised them that I had got on in Bramley and I needed a return ticket to and from there. Thy guy apologised that he had to issue me with a £20 fine and said to appeal it as he could tell I was being honest. It was for work, so the cost of the journey was being paid by my company.
I've read on Northern Rail website and the requirements of 5(1) of the RORA that if the intention was to avoid payment, I would be prosecuted.
I'm backing myself that they can't prove this and I'm planning to plead not guilty, but if someone could advise what they think before I have to go to court, I would appreciate any advise/tips.
Thank you in advance
There are so many topics about this but I just wanted a quick bit of advice before I go to court with Northern Rail.
I lived in Bramley and I was getting the train to Harrogate for work - I needed to change in Leeds. I was running late (same old story) so boarded the train without a ticket, planning on buying one of the conductor who comes round most days. However, he didn't come raound on the 8 minute journey into Leeds.
I got off the train in Leeds and went straight to the ticket desk, I advised them that I had got on in Bramley and I needed a return ticket to and from there. Thy guy apologised that he had to issue me with a £20 fine and said to appeal it as he could tell I was being honest. It was for work, so the cost of the journey was being paid by my company.
I've read on Northern Rail website and the requirements of 5(1) of the RORA that if the intention was to avoid payment, I would be prosecuted.
I'm backing myself that they can't prove this and I'm planning to plead not guilty, but if someone could advise what they think before I have to go to court, I would appreciate any advise/tips.
Thank you in advance