Man fined £1,800 for train offences at St Pancras
Samuel James was found guilty of abusive behaviour and railway offences at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
Samuel James has been fined £1,800 for boarding a train without a valid ticket and using abusive language at St Pancras International. The 48-year-old, of Vauxhall Street, was found guilty of two railway offences at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on September 16.
The incidents took place on September 15, 2025. Mr James boarded a train at St Pancras station without a valid ticket. He is also reported to have used threatening, abusive, or offensive language during the incident.
Mr James initially pleaded not guilty to both charges at an earlier hearing on May 27. However, he was later found guilty on September 16. He did not receive a separate penalty charge for the ticketing offence.
The court fined him £1,000 for his abusive behaviour. He was also ordered to pay a £400 victim surcharge and £400 towards costs, bringing the total financial penalty to £1,800.
Questions this report answers
01What was Samuel James fined for?
Samuel James was fined for boarding a train without a valid ticket and for using threatening, abusive, or offensive language. He was found guilty of two railway offences related to these actions.
02How much was the total fine?
The total fine amounted to £1,800. This included a £1,000 penalty for abusive behaviour, a £400 victim surcharge, and £400 for court costs.
03When and where did the incidents occur?
The incidents occurred on September 15, 2025, at St Pancras International station. Mr James was found guilty at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on September 16.
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