Having been on this forum a few weeks now it strikes me there are a few rules which would help to avoid Penalty Fares, Bye-Law infringements, court appearances, CRB issues and big bills!
1. If you can buy a ticket before bording, DO! [Must admit, have been guilty in the past of assuming it can be sorted on-train. Not something I'm inclined to try in future.]
2. Having bought a ticket, KEEP IT! [Baffled by the number of people who discard tickets en route, assuming there will be no further checks]
3. When travelling ensure you have cash or other means to pay, so if you lose your ticket/ fall foul of a routeing confusion/ etc you can sort it there and then. A penalty fare is less painful than a court summons.
4. If your ticket requires other documentation (seat reservations, railcard etc etc) TAKE IT WITH YOU!
Other suggestions welcomed!
1. If you can buy a ticket before bording, DO! [Must admit, have been guilty in the past of assuming it can be sorted on-train. Not something I'm inclined to try in future.]
2. Having bought a ticket, KEEP IT! [Baffled by the number of people who discard tickets en route, assuming there will be no further checks]
3. When travelling ensure you have cash or other means to pay, so if you lose your ticket/ fall foul of a routeing confusion/ etc you can sort it there and then. A penalty fare is less painful than a court summons.
4. If your ticket requires other documentation (seat reservations, railcard etc etc) TAKE IT WITH YOU!
Other suggestions welcomed!