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Train Penalty Fare Appeal Won But I'm Still Being Asked To Pay?

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Malaika1992 | 12:12 Fri 27th Feb 2015 | Law
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A couple weeks ago I was given a penalty fare for not having a valid ticket even though I had a Permit to Travel. Once I had got to the station I realized I did not have enough cash to pay and was given a penalty fare I appealed and it was successful in the letter it also stated that they could of given me an alternative to pay such getting a friend or family member to pay which was not mentioned to me at all.

When I received my appeal letter I received another letter with it stating I have to pay over £40 including a £20 administration fee and the penalty charge and the train ticket and that my appeal is a wholly different matter. I haven't paid anything as of yet but I'm very scared I had no intention of evading a ticket in the first place and I'm not sure what to do? There now saying their going to refer it to court or something and that I could go to jail or face a £1,000 fine!.
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Unless you can post the exact wording of both letters, it's impossible for anyone to give accurate advice.
they should have made that clear to you at the time of the appeal,go to a citizen advice bureau
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keep us informed malaika on how it goes,
Bascially you copy the letter that says you dont have to pay

and send the copy with a cover letter with the ref numbber and the appeal date and say you will defend it if charged
Sounds like an administrative cock-up - why not get in touch with them asap asking for clarification/explanation.
On reflection, Peter Pedant's approach is probably better.

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