Who are the rail prosecutors ?

A recent examination by the Office of  Rail and Road  into the practices of train operating companies (TOCs) reveals a significant inconsistency  in the level of qualification for staff involved in prosecuting fare evasion cases. While most  departments set high professional standards, the industry as a whole appears to rely more heavily on on-the-job training … Continued

Rail companies urged to not penalise genuine purchase errors

  In recent months there have been media reports of Railway companies seeking to prosecute commuters for travelling with invalid tickets when genuine errors made when purchasing tickets. Sam , a commuter was travelling using his 16-25 railcard on a journey that only allowed the discounted fare to be applied after 10am. He was unaware … Continued