Reading many of the threads in this subforum, it seems it is a common occurrence to be penalised for carrying an expired railcard or forgetting it altogether. What I was wondering, is there any way to avoid any penalty fare/risk of prosecution in such a case?
Let's say, I board a train with a railcard-discounted ticket. The train departs, and I realise that my railcard has expired a few days before. I'm willing to pay any excess to non-discounted fare, therefore the most sensible option would be to locate the guard and explain the situation. This, of course might be close to impossible on a crowded train. And what about when travelling in a DOO?
Let's say, I board a train with a railcard-discounted ticket. The train departs, and I realise that my railcard has expired a few days before. I'm willing to pay any excess to non-discounted fare, therefore the most sensible option would be to locate the guard and explain the situation. This, of course might be close to impossible on a crowded train. And what about when travelling in a DOO?