COMMUTERS across Kent are putting local train services through rigorous inspections from today.

The Rail Passengers Committee for Southern England has given out diaries containing tear-off sheets which are posted to the watchdog daily.

Passengers are logging details on punctuality, cleanliness, seat availability and information systems.

Kent is without a new operator since Connex was removed but committee chairman Tim Nicholson told KM-fm services should still be scrutinised...