Hi guys,
A few weeks ago I was issued with penalty fare at Preston Station. I had travelled from Manchester Piccadilly via Wigan NW. I travelled to Wigan using my TfGM disabled pass which allows me free travel in GM, and on arrival at Preston attempted to purchase a ticket to cover the Wigan to Preston journey. (I could have just exited by the subway but I didn't - because I am honest, honest guv).
I appealed and the appeal was succesful. they say I must pay the relevant fare, which is of course only fair. However they quote an amount of £8.40 when the OP single from Wigan NW to Preston with a disabled persons railcard, which I also hold, is £3.90.
Have they just plucked a figure out of thin air, added an admin charge or any othe suggestions?
Many thanks.
A few weeks ago I was issued with penalty fare at Preston Station. I had travelled from Manchester Piccadilly via Wigan NW. I travelled to Wigan using my TfGM disabled pass which allows me free travel in GM, and on arrival at Preston attempted to purchase a ticket to cover the Wigan to Preston journey. (I could have just exited by the subway but I didn't - because I am honest, honest guv).
I appealed and the appeal was succesful. they say I must pay the relevant fare, which is of course only fair. However they quote an amount of £8.40 when the OP single from Wigan NW to Preston with a disabled persons railcard, which I also hold, is £3.90.
Have they just plucked a figure out of thin air, added an admin charge or any othe suggestions?
Many thanks.