I'm considering ditching the old 'auto' as our American friends say, and jumping on the train instead, as I've calculated that it might actually equal fairly major savings.

I live in Broomhill and work within a 5-10 min (max) walk of Westgate Railway Station. I generally need to be at work before 9.10, though some days earlier, and the train times fit in quite nicely with this and offer decent flexibility. At 10 pounds return, the cost is very similar to the return journey cost in petrol. Also the bus service from Broom - Sheffield Station is pretty good. I am secure in my current job (well, as much as is possible!) for the forseeable future and so reckon I'll get by without a car for the next 18 months at least.

All of which leads to my question... on paper it all works perfectly. Does anyone out there have any experience of this (or a similar) commute, because all I'm left considering are issues like reliability and punctuality of the trains. I've used the route occasionally without issue - are you able to depend on them day to day?