"Roland Perry" wrote in message
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Eh? Like getting on the wrong train by mistake and being charged a "full
anytime fare - no railcard discounts" ? [EMT announcement of their
standard policy, earlier today]



Since no contract exists, you have boarded a train in error there is no
intention to use the service provided you probably cannot be compelled to
pay anything. You will of course have to vacate the train at the earliest
opportunity and pay for your own ongoing transport.

Terms and conditions can only be enforced if you have agreed to them,
normally by the act of paying for the service.
There can be no liability under civil law if you have not contracted for the
service they wish to charge for.

There may be criminal law about travelling without a ticket, but generally
criminal law requires some degree of 'intent' which is not present
in catching the wrong train.

The rail company's failure to adequately identify their trains destination
or route is hardly the passenger's fault