Railway children actress Jenny Agutter handed in a 10,000 strong petition calling for fair rail fares to Downing Street on Monday morning, as part of pressure group Campaign for Better Transports' protest against fee hikes.
In two months commuters will face an 8% rise in fees. Agutter said: "Taking the train should be a pleasure, not a chore. Through the Fair Fares Now petition, passengers in their thousands have spoken out against rising fares and overcrowded trains.
"I hope the Government listens and takes steps to make trains more affordable and reliable - starting by cancelling the planned fare rises."