Can you drink alcohol on train Merseyrail?
Can you drink alcohol on train Merseyrail?
You cannot consume alcohol or carry an open container of alcohol on Merseyrail trains or at our stations. If you’re under the influence of alcohol and unfit to travel, we’ll have to refuse you access to the Merseyrail network.
How long do you have to pay Merseyrail fine?
A penalty fare is £20.00 and is an on-the-spot penalty. You have 21 days beginning the day following the day of the Penalty Fare being issued to pay or appeal.
Is Merseyrail a TOC?
Merseyrail is both a British train operating company (TOC) and also the name of a commuter rail network, in Merseyside, England. It is part of the National Rail network. The central section of the network (under the centres of Liverpool and Birkenhead)is underground.
How do I appeal a Merseyrail fine?
A. To appeal you need to contact the independent appeals body, Penalty Services Limited, you should visit www.penaltyservices.co.uk. Alternatively, you can appeal by post to: Penalty Services Limited, 9 Deben Mill Business Centre, Old Maltings Approach, Woodbridge, IP12 1BL.
Can you go on a train drunk?
Being obviously drunk and therefore unsafe to travel, or trying to conceal alcohol, will lead to refusal of travel under the railway byelaws and potentially prosecution. If you do have alcohol before travel, you will be asked to dispose of it at the barrier before boarding the train.
Can you go to jail for train fines?
you wont be doing jail time. the fine is possible and possible community payback. your age and education dont matter. the fact you have a history of it does.
Is St Helens part of merseyrail?
Renamed St Helens Central The station is on the Merseyrail City Line. The City Line is the name given to local rail routes out of Liverpool Lime Street operated by companies other than Merseyrail.
Is there an underground railway in Liverpool?
This article lists the six underground stations and five below ground level stations of the Merseyrail network which is centred on Liverpool, England….Underground stations.
| Station | Liverpool Central |
|---|---|
| Area | Liverpool City Centre |
| Platforms | 3 |
| Opened | 1892 (Low level) |
| Usage 2010/11 (million) | 17.958 |
Can you smoke on outdoor train platforms?
You can’t smoke on station platforms, for example – because the railway companies don’t allow it. You can’t smoke near the entrances of some public buildings (if the entrances are on private land) But it is correct that you can smoke in public outdoor places.
Can you use contactless on Merseyrail?
Merseyrail customers can now make payments of £100 or under, using contactless technology. All you need to do is touch your contactless credit, debit or prepaid card or device over a reader to pay for your travel.
Are there train police?
Extra police officers are being deployed at railway stations to stop people from making non-essential Tier 4 journeys after passengers crowded onto trains in London to escape the tightening of COVID-19 restrictions.
Can you get a criminal record for train fare evasion?
First, in the vast majority of cases in which we have been instructed, particularly with first time offenders, we have secured out of court settlements by negotiating with the rail companies. More importantly, a fare evasion conviction is not a trivial matter. A conviction may lead to a criminal record.
Can a ticket inspectors wake you up?
To most inspectors, it will just look like you innocently fell asleep with your ticket in your hand, ready to show, and they will move on immediately. If it is a particularly feisty inspector they might try and wake you up by banging on the window or the table in front of you.
Can I go to jail for fare evasion?
People caught fare evading can be charged a penalty fare of £80 (reduced to £40 when paid within 21 days). However, those who repeatedly evade fares or commit more serious offences are prosecuted, which can result in a criminal record and a fine of up to £1,000, as detailed in their enforcement policy.
Is merseyrail a metro?
Merseyrail is a hybrid metro/commuter rail system. To make the network into a full metro more stations are required in Liverpool’s city centre and inner-city districts. The inner-city districts are poorly served by Merseyrail.
How old is Merseyrail?
| Merseyrail | |
|---|---|
| Website | www.merseyrail.org |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | 1977 |
| Operator(s) | Serco-Abellio |