Hello, was wondering if it was worth contesting this.
My 16-25 railcard expired last Friday, I realised immediately and bought another one on Friday evening .However I had already bought a ticket using my railcard for a train journey on Saturday.
On Saturday when I got on the train I was fined and was told I had to rebuy a full price ticket. I explained my situation to the guard, and even showed them proof that I had rebought my railcard the night before, and showed them my expired one too.
Still, they weren't having it and fined me.
Is it worth contesting this? .
I'm aware it is my fault, however i feel that a little bit of leniancy should be in order.
My 16-25 railcard expired last Friday, I realised immediately and bought another one on Friday evening .However I had already bought a ticket using my railcard for a train journey on Saturday.
On Saturday when I got on the train I was fined and was told I had to rebuy a full price ticket. I explained my situation to the guard, and even showed them proof that I had rebought my railcard the night before, and showed them my expired one too.
Still, they weren't having it and fined me.
Is it worth contesting this? .
I'm aware it is my fault, however i feel that a little bit of leniancy should be in order.