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    TFW - Short fare - Cardiff Station - 3/11/18

    Letter came through saying they would like to offer to settle out of court . Paid 85 quid costs to TIL .Don't think TIL liked that i asked for SAR for the report they were given and prompted into them offering an out of court settlement . Don't know why Gareth Marston though they would mention...
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    Train fine panicking South Wales

    How did you get on with this afterwards ?
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    TFW - Short fare - Cardiff Station - 3/11/18

    Yeah i hope so too but there plenty of signs up advising pre purchase etc and I am aware how strict ATW or TFW are in there approach to fare evasion , may need to speak to a solicitor and see if there is any way to get a lesser charge if it gets to that . Just slightly annoying that because of...
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    TFW - Short fare - Cardiff Station - 3/11/18

    Thanks Gareth . I'll bear that in mind and will try and speak to TFW
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    TFW - Short fare - Cardiff Station - 3/11/18

    Was travelling with my friend , we both have season tickets and have attempted to buy tickets at parkway prior to boarding but ushered straight through by staff due to ridiculous queues . I wouldn't have attempted to drive in the condition and wouldn't of attempted the trip alone . I hadn't left...
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    TFW - Short fare - Cardiff Station - 3/11/18

    There were mitigating factors that have been disregarded . I've used a note from my doctors stating that the medication and dosage of meds I would of been on at the time of the incident can cause side affects such as confusion difficulty remembering or forgetfulness anxiety lack of coordination
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    TFW - Short fare - Cardiff Station - 3/11/18

    Thankyou .Just trying to find a number/email address for the prosecutions team
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    TFW - Short fare - Cardiff Station - 3/11/18

    Written three separate letters explaining I am sorry and my events that day and that I am ashamed of the incident and that I have requested for an out of court settlement to avoid conviction/going to court . They have noted my comments but see no reason why this shouldn't proceed and that the...
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    TFW - Short fare - Cardiff Station - 3/11/18

    Thank you for your letter in respect of this case , we have noted your comments in response to our letter and the report of failing to show a valid rail ticket . It is always the travellers responsibility to pay the correct fare due and to obtain a valid ticket before boarding any train where...
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    TFW - Short fare - Cardiff Station - 3/11/18

    From TIL We are agents for the rail company and are in receipt of a report , which advised that on 2rd November a person given your name and details was spoken to by a railway revenue protection staff in connection with journey between Bristol Parkway and Cardiff central which you showed no...
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    TFW - Short fare - Cardiff Station - 3/11/18

    Yup , I've sent a letter admitting my fault and apoligsing and to explain the mornings events and that I am remorseful and asking them to exercise any restraint when considering my case .
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    TFW - Short fare - Cardiff Station - 3/11/18

    Letter arrived this weekend - "The report of this incident indicates that sufficient evidence does exist to warrant a prosecution in accordance with current legislation . The file is presently with our prosecutions team who are considering whether to issue a summons for inclusion in a...
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    TFW - Short fare - Cardiff Station - 3/11/18

    Thanks for the reply , will wait and see what the letter from them says and try see whether they will offer and out of court settlement , doubt they will because I've technically admitted saying the wrong station origin . Is what it is and not like I've seriously assaulted or killed anyone , one...
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    TFW - Short fare - Cardiff Station - 3/11/18

    Do you think its worth contacting TFW directly and offering settlement before TIL start their involvement ?
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    TFW - Short fare - Cardiff Station - 3/11/18

    Declaring an incorrect journey for personal gain ( whilst it was done in error I have technically committed this offence) , like you said it'll be interesting to see what their steer is on it now TFW have taken over .
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    TFW - Short fare - Cardiff Station - 3/11/18

    Caught the train to Cardiff with a friend to watch Cardiff Vs Leicester game this weekend . (I live in Bristol but am originally from Newport so hopefully provides a bit of context below .) Caught the train in the morning from Bristol parkway station – there were no barriers in operation as...

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