NAM_killer
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- 12 Apr 2012
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Hi all,
Earlier today I made the honest mistake of boarding a metrolink tram from Manchester piccadilly going to Bury. I was unaware that you need to purchase tickets beforehand and was not told by the ticketmaster at the main train station when I asked how to get to Bury.
The tram was there as I walked down the stairs so I hopped on without hesitation and when I got off, I was informed by a ticket inspector at Bury that I have a £100 fine. He listened to my story and he said that I need to appeal it.
I should add I have never been on a tram where you have to pay first before. I was under the impression that you could pay on the tram or at the other end.
I am just wondering what the best course of action is and what I might need to state in my appeal.
Thanks in advance!
NAM
Earlier today I made the honest mistake of boarding a metrolink tram from Manchester piccadilly going to Bury. I was unaware that you need to purchase tickets beforehand and was not told by the ticketmaster at the main train station when I asked how to get to Bury.
The tram was there as I walked down the stairs so I hopped on without hesitation and when I got off, I was informed by a ticket inspector at Bury that I have a £100 fine. He listened to my story and he said that I need to appeal it.
I should add I have never been on a tram where you have to pay first before. I was under the impression that you could pay on the tram or at the other end.
I am just wondering what the best course of action is and what I might need to state in my appeal.
Thanks in advance!
NAM