mythrindon
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Hello,
In February I bought a ticket and boarded a train from Kings Cross to Huntingdon. When I left the train I realised I had left my ticket on the train was not able to get through the barrier. The Revenue Protection Officer took my details which I was happy to give, as she would not accept the online receipt of purchase which I understand. I thought I would only have to pay a fare then I could appeal (I had no money at the time).
However I have received a notice of prosecution in the post - saying they (Govia Thameslink) want to take me to court. I have sent them my bank statement and email receipt along with an explanation saying that I left the ticket on the train.
I'm really worried that my silly mistake of leaving my ticket on the train is going to have serious ramifications. It is not like I have even done anything wrong i.e. not bought a ticket expecting to buy one on the train, or getting off further afield that the ticket I purchased etc. I have paid for my journey and I am being treated like a common criminal.
Does anyone have an idea how this going to pan out? Bear in mind I haven't actually done anything wrong - I paid for my journey and simply left my ticket on the train - surely they can't prosecute you for that?
Thanks
In February I bought a ticket and boarded a train from Kings Cross to Huntingdon. When I left the train I realised I had left my ticket on the train was not able to get through the barrier. The Revenue Protection Officer took my details which I was happy to give, as she would not accept the online receipt of purchase which I understand. I thought I would only have to pay a fare then I could appeal (I had no money at the time).
However I have received a notice of prosecution in the post - saying they (Govia Thameslink) want to take me to court. I have sent them my bank statement and email receipt along with an explanation saying that I left the ticket on the train.
I'm really worried that my silly mistake of leaving my ticket on the train is going to have serious ramifications. It is not like I have even done anything wrong i.e. not bought a ticket expecting to buy one on the train, or getting off further afield that the ticket I purchased etc. I have paid for my journey and I am being treated like a common criminal.
Does anyone have an idea how this going to pan out? Bear in mind I haven't actually done anything wrong - I paid for my journey and simply left my ticket on the train - surely they can't prosecute you for that?
Thanks