Phil Teer, BrightonRail travel is too important to people and to the economy to be left in the hands of profit-driven companies.
Linda Steers, Milton KeynesRailways, gas, water and power are strategic assets. Why does the government think is a good idea to sell to private companies? They’re idiots.
Chris Calo, Harleston, NorfolkYes, re-nationalise it now.
Perry Neill, LondonBring back British Rail. Run it for the public not for greedy shareholders
Lauren Hellicar, BrightonBecause this just isn’t working.
Cliff Jenkinson, StevenageIt is outrageous that private profits should be made from this public service when they are needed so greatly to improve and upgrade it.
Ian Kendall, LedburyIt worked well before and you could travel by different routes without hassle. An efficiently-run BR would knock what we have now into a cocked hat.
Penny Hassack, St AlbansThere is no reason at all why we should not have modern, efficient, cost-effective public services. It’s common sense that this will work better for our railways.
Joan Harrison, St AlbansI look forward to being able to travel anywhere with one company, without lining the shareholders’ pockets.
Bill Moir, DurhamEnd these ridiculous disparities – its Victorian.
Marc Collinson, BangorGreat campaign. Now a serious outline of proposals are required from a think tank.
Gill Cuthbertson, BangorThe system is not fair. Different subsidies or hike-ups in different regions. It needs intelligent organising.
Bertie Shaw, DealI believe that without the involvement of private companies the railways would have little investment. I do believe in a national passenger operator (but just that).
Mark Read, Newcastle-upon-TynePublic transport. The clue is in the title.
Ray Laidlaw, North ShieldsEconomic and reliable rail travel is not a luxury but a requirement for a modern, successful economy. Get rid of the franchises and nationalise the railways.
C Prime, NewarkKeep ticket prices low.
Sue Edwards, CheltenhamA cohesive national rail service that belongs to the people rather than to private operators is what is needed. Currently it is disjointed and expensive.
Ben Hopkins, BrightonRail should free us, not confine us. Privatised rail is failing people.
David Santamaria, BusheyThe facts speak for themselves.
Catherine Lane, EyeThe privatisation has resulted in more public money being spent. Why is it OK for other countries nationalised rail companies to run British Railways and not our own government?
Mike Welsby, WiganAll public transport should be publicly-run, with profits invested straight back into services and not to line the wallets of foreign companies.
Thomas Urry, BristolFares are spiralling out of control and services get less and less reliable. The case for re-nationalising is unanswerable.
Amy McRitchieAwful service at extortionate prices.
Ann Petrie, Newcastle-upon-TyneI strongly believe in public ownership of the railways.
Alina Popa, ReadingWorking hard to make the stations look ‘pretty’ whilst service gets worse.
James Stewart, CambridgeRe-nationalise the railways, and the utility companies. Monopolies and cartels are ripping us all off, and enriching already-rich fat cats.
Steve Summers, Henley-on-ThamesIt’s shocking that what should be a public service for us all now simply lines foreigners’ pockets. A national disgrace.
Peter McKenna, PontefractCheap reliable rail, a Government’s responsibility, not a shareholder’s.
Lynn Roberts, Tunbridge WellsI think that the railways are a utility and should be re-nationalised in order for the country to work smoothly, in a way which is fully integrated from North to South.
Jim Page, SurbitonThe railways should belong to the people and not private shareholders and should be affordable.