Hey guys
So today I purchased return tickets for a journey to Cambridge via Trainpal (Great Northern). The tickets came to ~£18. Stupidly of me, I forgot to untick the 'railcard' option out of habit.
I've just been checked by a ticket inspector, and being unsure of what to do, I told him I had a physical railcard at home, but was unsure of whether it is expired or not (I believe it has been expired for around 2 years). He handed me a 'forgot to carry' notice, and was told that I would be contacted by Great Northern and need to present my railcard in 14 days.
What is the best way for me to approach this? I don't have an in-date railcard to present, and would not like to be sent to court regarding this.
If they do settle on handing me a fine, what amount can I expect? I had a purchased total of 4 tickets (2 for each way).
I'm planning on hopefully sending a response to them once I hear from them, apologising and explaining the situation, that I'm keen for resolution without court and will pay the outstanding fare. Would love to get some more advice to see how best to control the damage.
So today I purchased return tickets for a journey to Cambridge via Trainpal (Great Northern). The tickets came to ~£18. Stupidly of me, I forgot to untick the 'railcard' option out of habit.
I've just been checked by a ticket inspector, and being unsure of what to do, I told him I had a physical railcard at home, but was unsure of whether it is expired or not (I believe it has been expired for around 2 years). He handed me a 'forgot to carry' notice, and was told that I would be contacted by Great Northern and need to present my railcard in 14 days.
What is the best way for me to approach this? I don't have an in-date railcard to present, and would not like to be sent to court regarding this.
If they do settle on handing me a fine, what amount can I expect? I had a purchased total of 4 tickets (2 for each way).
I'm planning on hopefully sending a response to them once I hear from them, apologising and explaining the situation, that I'm keen for resolution without court and will pay the outstanding fare. Would love to get some more advice to see how best to control the damage.