Avanti West Coast Fare Evasion Solicitor

Avanti West Coast operates intercity services on the West Coast Main Line, connecting London Euston with Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly, Liverpool Lime Street, Glasgow Central, and Edinburgh Waverley. Avanti uses Transport Investigations Limited (TIL) as their prosecution agents for fare evasion matters.

Avanti West Coast prosecutes under section 5(3) of the Regulation of Railways Act 1889, which requires the prosecution to prove intentional fare evasion. A conviction can appear on a basic DBS check. The maximum fine is £1,000. David acts for clients on Avanti routes including those travelling through Birmingham New Street.

Common situations on Avanti West Coast services include travelling without a valid ticket on long-distance intercity routes, short-faring (particularly between major cities), using another person’s railcard or discount pass, and incorrect ticket types for the service boarded. Avanti revenue protection staff operate on-board and at major stations including Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly, and London Euston.

TIL letters on behalf of Avanti West Coast typically give 21 days to respond. At this stage, no proceedings have been issued and there is an opportunity to make representations to TIL seeking a resolution without prosecution. David Roy drafts written representations to TIL covering the circumstances of the journey, personal mitigation, and the public interest factors that weigh against prosecution. He acts for clients across England regardless of where the journey took place.