Letter: Train or car

NICK BROWN, managing director of Midland Mainline, thinks it is not unreasonable to charge more for people who wish for spontaneity or flexibility in rail travel (letter, 27 February). At a time when it is generally accepted that we need to curb car use, I feel he is missing the point. The great virtue of the car is that it does allow for a large degree of flexibility. By hiking up the price of turn-up-and -go tickets, Midland Mainline is not likely to persuade the average motorist to give up their car in favour of rail travel.

DANIEL JOHNSON

London W1