> On Fri, 6 Jun 2008 04:00:44 -0700 (PDT), janemcdoe@
hotmail.co.uk
> wrote:
>
>>On Jun 6, 11:20Â am, keith
privacy.net> wrote:
>>>>>
>>> getting on the train, or on the train, I can agree with - but it does
>>> not make it clear when this condition expires: when you are off the
>>> train, off the platform, or the station?
>>
>>Any British Transport Police constable holds the power of arrest, this
>>power is conferred on him or her under Section 31 of the Railways and
>>Transport Safety Act 2003, this grants a British Transport Police
>>constable the powers of a normal police constable, if and only if, he
>>is acting in a railway station or for the purpose connected to
>>anything occurring on, or in relation to, a railway.
>>
>>I aver it follows, that any ticket is required as put above, even if
>>for the purposes of inspection on demand by a revenue officier
>
> If I go on to a platform to see someone off and it is not a compulsory
> ticket area then I do not need to have a ticket.
>
> If I am then leaving the platform and I am asked for my ticket - I do
> not have to have one with me. The BTPC could not arrest me for not
> having one - I believe until someone proves otherwise that once you
> are off the train you do not have to have a ticket if it is a
> non-compulsory area. Yes the BTPC can arrest you outside the station
> premises - but not in these circumstances as you have done nothing
> illegal.
>
A local station has implemented a barrier system, which at times is on
and at times off. My guess is that is actually there to put people in
direct view of the security camera, as the station used to have a side
gate.
However, this makes it difficult to see people off, or meet them. There
is no platform ticket machine. Also, if you nip outside to sit in the
sun, or have a smoke, or get an ice cream, then the barrier won't open
again for (apparently) 20 minutes. There is no notice to this effect.
They now have to have a staff member working the gate so that people can
get in and out! This is in addition to the ticket inspector on the
train.
Progress, eh?
