Fare Dodgers Prosecuted

SOUTH Essex rail operator Trenitalia c2c are on track for a record year of revenue collection after ramping up their prosecution payments.

The company has recouped over £255,000 in lost revenue this year, after bolstering its Revenue Protection team and deploying tactical operations to apprehend those travelling without a valid ticket.

A spokesperson for c2c said: “After recently expanding the team with a group of new recruits, c2c’s Revenue Protection Officers are serving fare-paying customers, using a data-led approach to crack down on fare evasion.”

The large sum was recovered in the first six months of 2024, compared to £317,000 for the whole year in 2023.

One individual was fined £3,181.50 after being stopped at West Ham and only being in possession of a short monthly ticket valid.

£2,369.00 was recouped from an individual who was travelling from Basildon without the correct ticket; £2,149.00 was fined to an individual who was travelling from Pitsea without the correct tickets, and another individual was fined £1,524.80 who was travelling to Fenchurch Street without a valid ticket.

Iain Palmer, c2c’s head of revenue protection and security, added: “Of course, we are very pleased that we have managed to recover such a significant figure in lost revenue.

“Fare evasion is a criminal offence and costs the rail industry millions of pounds every year, while contributing to anti-social behaviour.

“It isn’t fair to the millions of fare-paying customers that use our network that some believe they can circumnavigate the rules and get away with evading the cost.

“We will continue our efforts to target fare evaders, driving down ticketless and fraudulent travel.  Please make sure you have the correct ticket for the full duration of your journey.”

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