Grumpy traveller Bill Aitken

Three things I&rsquod like to change about Indian Railways first, there is a need for pride in rail history and awareness of our heritage, because India&rsquos railway heritage is the richest in the world. Second, apart from the luxury trains, food served on Indian trains is of an appalling standard. This is due to a lack of imagination. Instead of a thali of cold bhaat and watery dal, there should be snacks like noodles or light à la carte service. The third reason follows from the second&mdashthe appalling dumping of litter from passenger food like foils on to the tracks. What I love about the railways the pace. It isn&rsquot very efficient, but I feel this is the right rate for the human soul. Also the friendliness of one&rsquos fellow passengers and the fantastic value for money&mdashwhere else in the world can you do 5,000km for Rs 241

(As told to Lata Khubchandani and Amit Dixit)