Patricia Wilson, MerseysideIt should never have been privatised and now it’s gone to ruin, no money has been spent on it and all has been banked for the owners.
Carrie Hedderwick, SheffieldPrivatisation has failed – fragmented services, high fares, health and safety issues, fewer staff and worse to come. No to private profit, Yes to public benefit.
John Sherwell, MargateIt should never have been privatised in the first place.
Ann-Marie Redmonds, HuddersfieldKeep up the pressure. British Rail must be better and, hopefully, cheaper than the status quo.
Andrew Wright, YorkSubsidised state rail travel is what every other European country takes as normal.
James Ross, AddinghamGet the rail network back on track.
Tim Wilson, GatesheadA general strike is the only way we can halt the erosion of our public national services.
Steph Withey, WorcesterRegular commuter
John Duncan, CarlisleBR apprentice engineer 1948, most of my working life with British Rail, heartbroken when it was privatised in such a piecemeal fashion resulting in the present chaos.
Richard King, BristolThis privatisation experiment has failed. The East Coast Line ran at a vast profit when in government hands but not when previously run privately. It’s time for British Rail.
Cheryl Crane, USAHaving lived in Esher, Surrey years ago and used British Rail many, many times, I wholeheartedly support the folks who serve the public so well. I just wish, wish.
Lee Ward, LondonWith the present divisive system there is no co-ordination, only feeble excuses.
Kenneth Peachey, NottinghamAfter all the things sold off by previous governments, it is time to bring these back into public ownership. I am tired of seeing all the profits going to overseas people.
Andrew Richmond, BoltonI work on the railways, just as I did under British Rail. It was a terrible day when Mr Major swung his privatisation axe and the scars are still there for all to see.
William Hood, Port TalbotService for all before profit for a few
Matt Williams, WaterloovilleBring back British Rail.
Isabella Block, WinchesterIt should belong to all of us.
Maxwell Hough, WiganPoliticians like the idea of privatisation because it can generate a lot of money and money is the usually one of the few things that politicians truly understand.
Steve Pearce, LeedsReduce huge fares and simplify the ticketing system.
Malcolm Grant, PlungarPrivatisation has failed. Result? The most expensive railways in Europe.
Chris Wheatley, CowesDefinitely bring back a state-owned and run rail network, non profit making and offering real value for money and an alternative to driving.
Jacqueline Wilson, DoncasterWe need a proper integrated rail system run for the benefit of passengers, not shareholders.
Jonathan Martin, LancasterThere are some services the market can’t effectively provide and a rail network is one. It’s a costly experiment gone wrong and it’s time to wake up to common sense.
Graham Williams, SwindonOverpriced tickets and poor service.
Kathleen Price, NottinghamI use East Midlands trains at least twice a week and as the prices rise the service gets poorer.
Soizic De St John Rosse, TruroSort it out.
Brandon Nicholls, ManchesterBritish rail was the best and most reliable railway we ever had in this country. We need our railway back now!
Anthony Frewin, St AlbansPrivatisation of the railways was ideology triumphing over common sense.
Neal Wright, PenzancePlease – a nationalised, efficient, re-vitalised railway with a large public investment for the future.
Dave du Feu, LinlithgowThe East Coast service shows that public ownership works best for passengers and for government.