Am I correct in my belief that the National Rail Conditions of Travel state very clearly that a passenger intending to board a train MUST be in possession of a valid ticket BEFORE boarding said train.
Boarding a train without a ticket and then attempting to purchase a ticket on your mobile device does not satisfy the requirements of the Conditions of Travel and if a passenger is detected doing this or attempting to do it, he/she can legitimately be treated as though no ticket was held.
Boarding a train without a ticket and then attempting to purchase a ticket on your mobile device does not satisfy the requirements of the Conditions of Travel and if a passenger is detected doing this or attempting to do it, he/she can legitimately be treated as though no ticket was held.