I was pleased to read that David Franks, the managing director of South Central trains, is a commuter and can see at first-hand the daily problems commuters have to face (The Argus, February 27).

For far too long, long-suffering commuters have had to travel on old, overcrowded, and unreliable trains. News of the arrival of new trains is a long-overdue relief for them.

The travelling public deserve far better travelling conditions. One hopes the arrival of the new trains will end uncomfortable journeys.

With rail travel on the increase, the opportunities are there for a successful railway network.

-Steve Fuller, Rowan Avenue, Hove