Frank Belsey, EnfieldIf the railways are a loss-making industry, why are there big payouts to shareholders? Where does that money come from?
Jus Sargeant, MiddlesbroughRestore our national rail.
Philip Nevins, Newcastle-upon-TyneI’m an East Coast disgruntled rail passenger.
Jason Whattam, LauncestonPrivatisation is theft.
Mat FlemingThe privatised railways make no sense for the passenger. Companies and managers make huge profits whilst passengers, taxpayers and workers are ripped off.
Pam Heynes, CarnforthIt was doing okay, so why was it changed?
Kevin Murphy, BristolYou know it makes sense.
Al Iby, HolsworthyBring back British Rail.
Nicholas Hayes, DurhamPeople’s daily commute shouldn’t be left to free market greed.
Christopher Shevlin, LeedsYour talk last night convinced me.
Linda Duckenfield, SheffieldGood nationalised public transport is essential to any civilisation.
Mark Reynolds, LondonRun the railways for the people and not for the benefit and profit of the private railway companies.
Bruce Williams, BarmouthAs an ex BR employee it makes a world of sense, as passengers would benefit over and over again.
Hugo Rogers, NewburyYes, but we need more lines re-opened (and not HS2) to create more capacity.
Vivienne E Heatley, LondonAnother wonderful institution built by the people for the people. Keep it decent. Keep it affordable!
Mandi Riseman, St. AlbansBring it back.
Tom Cannon, Stoke-on-TrentAs a student, I feel that, even with a railcard, rail fares are extortionately expensive and the ticketing systems with multiple vendors are far too complicated.
Michelle Strange, LondonIt’s time we all stopped being fleeced by big business.
Rex Holt, BradfordI just totally agree with what you say.
Jamie Massey, EssexBring back the British values of a great rail company.
Akit, LondonUK trains are a shambles compared to the rest of Europe.
Linda Brachio, CroydonThe current privatised rail system is ridiculous. There is no competition on the privatised lines. It is just a licence to make money at the customers’ expense.
Sam Hilson, LlanelliAwful service which is often late, combined with insufficient capacity due to the lack of carriages put on by the operator.
Adam Moon, BristolBring back British Rail.
Barry Smith, ClevedonPut an end to private profit, public risk.
Jennifer Ware, YorkHands off our railway. It is making a good profit. Stop selling off the crown jewels.
Steve Goodman, WellingboroughRe-nationalise not just the railways, but the electricity, gas and water suppliers as well.
Philip Davis, BirminghamThe fragmented privatised railway is still paid for by the taxpayer, yet is so inefficient that it costs three times what BR cost. It’s time to give us back our national railway.
Carolyn Black, Newnham-on-Severnwe are an embarrassment compared to other European countries. The rail system is a shambles.
Brian Wilkinson, HarrogateI think the East Coast should remain publicly owned as a means of comparing profit levels and costs while continuing to raise money for improving other public services.