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Change description : 2026-01-08 17:30:00: Changes reflect factual accuracy on the status of any train prosecution reimbursements. HMCTS is now in the process of contacting those affected in writing. [Guidance and regulation]

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Train company prosecutions

Operational update on Single Justice Procedure train company prosecutions.

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Operational update on Single Justice Procedure train company prosecutions.

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Published 21 June 2024

Last updated 218 MarchJanuary 20252026 + show href="#full-history">+ show all updates
  1. Update confirms HMCTS has now written to the vast majority of people affected to resolve their case in accordance with the Chief Magistrate’s judgment.

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2026-01-08 17:30
Changes reflect factual accuracy on the status of any train prosecution reimbursements. HMCTS is now in the process of contacting those affected in writing.

2025-03-21 11:00
Update confirms HMCTS has now written to the vast majority of people affected to resolve their case in accordance with the Chief Magistrate’s judgment.

2025-01-14 16:58
Welsh version updated with case outcomes.

2025-01-09 12:02
Amended to include the outcome of cases heard in court between Thursday 28 November and Monday 16 December 2024.

2024-11-22 16:17
New Welsh version added

2024-11-21 16:38
Following the Chief Magistrate’s ruling in August, we are expecting the rest of the impacted cases to be listed for hearings between Thursday 28 November and Monday 16 December 2024 at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.

2024-09-10 11:45
Removed reference to list of train companies being subject to minor amendments. This list is now finalised.

2024-08-21 19:29
Updated Welsh version added

2024-08-21 17:38
C2C added to list of train operators and a note added confirming that the list may be subject to minor amendments and will be updated on Tuesday 27 August 2024,

2024-08-15 14:58
Update added following Chief Magistrate judgment. ‘What happens next?’ and ‘Action we are taking’ sections removed as superseded by the updated section published on 15 August 2024.

2024-06-21 16:02
Added translation