Ian Halsall, Bath
28th May 2014 | Your Views
I wouldn’t go back to the old British Rail, but East Coast demonstrates how a not-for-profit company can still deliver good service and value for taxpayers.
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Peter Kolodziej, LondonGood public transport is a right not a privilege. Get rid of the fat cat shareholders who take no risks but get all the profits. Privatisation has failed.
Mike Fitzgerald, Newcastle-upon-TyneThe lunacy has to stop. When will the public realise that privatisation means finance/investment is being taken out of the system into shareholders’ pockets?
Rose Nugent, DarlingtonI actually remember British Rail and, although not perfect, it made co-ordinated travel more easy,
Stephanie Lemmon, KentMoney, money, money and greed. That’s all it is. Exploiting those who don’t have any other choice but to travel by train.
Paul Jones, Worcester ParkTimes have changed. Publicly-run lines have proved successful and profitable. This is almost too obviously the way forward.
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