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Yes. I was dashing from the train to straight across to the other platform - it wasn't until I tried to side step and almost collided with what I thought were workmen/passengers waiting to board the train I'd got off did I realise they were Revenue Protections. Suave move.
Update.
I managed...
Thanks. As this is more of an informal discussion on a forum, I'm happy to write in an informal tone. It goes without saying if I were addressing the business/courts I'd use a completely different style of writing.
Thanks @Realfish - I'm not sure why @najaB felt that comment was called for.
I'm not asking for unnecessary judgement or cheap sarcastic opinions based on my previous actions - because that does not change the situation at hand in any way.
I'm simply asking for advice on what steps to take...
I think you've misinterpreted what I've written.
I had signal on the platform - I didnt have signal prior to that. I've personally found that if I attempt to buy a ticket on an app and move into an area without signal before completing the transaction, it is simply cancelled.
That's something...
It has a machine/office - were they open on the date in question? Probably, which doesn't help my case. I only buy e-tickets. What I've learnt from this is buy in advance ALWAYS.
@gray1404 My ticket wasn't purchased till I was on the platform - I didn't have signal to complete the purchase during the journey- of course this doesn't stand for anything.
Travelled from Langley to Smethwick (3 mins apart) 8:20am
Thank you @Puffing Devil.
I think they are using the engagement with the officers against me. One was extremely rude and yob like - even towards other passengers in the station - only once I began filming did he calm down and his colleague stepped in and I dealt with them instead.
I question...
1. Have you already had a letter of intent from WMT to prosecute under one or more heads, asking for a response from you?
- no
2. did you buy your ticket on the app while on the train, or on the platform at Smethwick? If it is the latter (that's how I read your post) then your action looks...
Hi guys,
It's been a long four hours of research since I got home to find a hefty brown envelope awaiting me with a Magistrate's court summons for fare avoidance of £2.40.
I've seen how brutal these forums are, I don't expect you to spare me the rod.
What happened in short:
I was changing...