The staple complaints of over charging and overcrowding on Britain’s trains looks set to get worse, according to a new report.

The National Audit Office has warned rail travellers that taxpayer subsidies will most likely but slashed cut from £811m in 2006 to £326m in 2011.

Commuter journeys to and from London are expected to see the worst overcrowding as rail companies struggle to increase capacity.

Speak to regular rail travellers in your area and see if they think they’re getting value for money.

Alternatively, why not sign up for a commute like this Cambridge Evening News journalist did and experience the journey for yourself?