Molly McGregor, a commuter from St Albans, received a £450 fine after being prosecuted for not showing a railcard during a train journey. The situation escalated when court papers were sent to the wrong address, leaving her unaware of the proceedings. Following intervention from her MP, her related case was dropped, but she remains uncertain about the impact on her criminal record. As confusion over railcard usage continues, transport watchdogs urge train companies to adopt fairer practices, highlighting the need for clearer regulations in the ticketing system.

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