Train Firms Must Stop Criminalising 'Innocent Errors', Report Finds

Train passengers fined 'too harshly' for 'innocent errors' with tickets

A genuine mistake with a train ticket can even lead to court prosecution (Picture: Getty Images) Train passengers are being punished for accidental ‘minor transgressions’ when buying tickets, the rail watchdog has said. With millions of people in the UK travelling by train every day, mistakes are bound to happen – whether that’s selecting the wrong railcard or catching the wrong train. And the country’s rail ticketing system, with various train …

Millions of train passengers face 'prosecution' over 'honest error' - Birmingham Live

Some rail firms have excessively prosecuted alleged fare dodgers, according to the rail regulator.

Train firms must stop criminalising 'innocent errors', report finds

An inquiry found "disproportionate" punishments for often innocent mistakes.

Train firms must stop criminalising 'innocent errors', report says

Rail passengers being punished for 'innocent' ticket mistakes

Confused train passengers are being treated unfairly for mistakes like having the wrong ticket, a review has suggested.

Train firms must stop criminalising 'innocent errors', report says - Your Harlow

THE Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is recommending improvements to how the rail industry handlesrevenue protection, making it more consistent, fairer and effective after concerns were raised about howrules are enforced. The in-depth review, commissioned by government, reveals the current system needs to work better forpassengers, train operators and taxpayers alike. ORR found: Significant inconsistency in approaches to revenue protection across the …