West Midlands Railway Fare Evasion Solicitor

West Midlands Railway operates services across the West Midlands, including the Cross-City line through Birmingham New Street, services from Birmingham Moor Street and Snow Hill, and routes to Wolverhampton, Coventry, Walsall, Worcester, and Hereford. West Midlands Railway uses Transport Investigations Limited (TIL) as their prosecution agents. If you have received a letter headed "Transport Investigations Limited" in connection with a West Midlands Railway journey, TIL is acting on behalf of West Midlands Railway.

West Midlands Railway prosecutes under section 5(3) of the Regulation of Railways Act 1889. This means the prosecution must prove that you intentionally avoided paying the fare. A conviction can appear on a basic DBS check. The maximum fine is £1,000.

TIL letters typically give 21 days to respond. The letter is not a summons — it is an invitation to respond before a decision is made on prosecution. This is the most important stage at which to take legal advice. A well-prepared response from a solicitor, setting out the relevant circumstances and any public interest factors against prosecution, can result in West Midlands Railway deciding not to proceed.

David Roy is based in Birmingham and regularly makes representations to Transport Investigations Limited on behalf of clients across the West Midlands. He can advise on the strength of the case against you and draft representations aimed at avoiding prosecution entirely.

Common situations on West Midlands Railway services include: travelling without purchasing a ticket where facilities were available; using another person’s railcard or discount pass; short-faring (buying a ticket to a shorter destination than the journey made); travelling on an expired railcard; and failing to have a valid ticket on gated or ungated services. Revenue protection officers operate across the WMR network including on Cross-City services through Birmingham city centre.

David Roy offers fixed fee representation for West Midlands Railway fare evasion matters. You will know the cost before instructing him. Any settlement payment made directly to West Midlands Railway or TIL is a separate matter between you and the operator. Contact David to discuss your situation and receive a quote.