We love to complain but London (in terms of connections) is second to none, albeit creaking because of its Victorian past.
Outside of London ? Not so great.
Try getting a rural bus that connects with a station.
You also have to blame society here I'm afraid. Many people are addicted to...
Purely ideological. Only people who use the trains should pay for them irrespective of their positive effect on the economy.
Ok - can you pay back the portion of my taxes that pay for the roads please, because I don't own a car.