CrossCountry Trains Fare Evasion Solicitor

CrossCountry operates long-distance services connecting cities across England and Scotland, with Birmingham New Street serving as a central hub. CrossCountry routes include services to Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Bristol, Plymouth, Bournemouth, and Nottingham. CrossCountry prosecutes fare evasion under section 5(3) of the Regulation of Railways Act 1889, requiring proof of intentional avoidance of payment. A conviction can appear on a basic DBS check.

CrossCountry revenue protection staff operate across the network and at interchange stations including Birmingham New Street. Common situations include travelling without a valid ticket on long-distance routes, short-faring on multi-leg journeys, using a railcard or discount pass without entitlement, and travelling in a class above that shown on the ticket. CrossCountry’s intercity routes mean that the value of unpaid fares is often higher than on commuter services, which can affect how the prosecution assesses the public interest in proceeding.

CrossCountry may write to individuals suspected of fare evasion giving an opportunity to respond before a prosecution decision is made. This is the most effective stage at which to intervene. David Roy makes written representations to CrossCountry setting out the relevant circumstances and arguing against prosecution where there are grounds to do so. He acts for clients across England regardless of where the journey took place or where the client is based.