Jim Lodder, GreathamWhat a sensible idea! I worked for British Rail in Derby in the late 80s / early 90s and witnessed the ridiculous effects of mismanaged privatisation.
Leonard Jones, Ellesmere PortIt should be run by people for the people not for the rich and greedy.
Mark Lowe, LlanelliI completely agree.
Christopher Gale, NottinghamNationalise our railways. Any profit should benefit its users, not go into pockets of shareholders.
David Henderson, BirminghamPrivate companies receive more in subsidies than BR ever did, but is the service any better? No.
Raj Curry, LondonCounterfeit capitalism serves no-one.
Tim Hughes, YorkThe basic premise of privatisation is flawed.
Vivian Williams, Blaenau FfestiniogRe-nationalise all the utilities that Thatcher destroyed with her selfish aims.
Lorenzo Bonoldi, SeafordNothing pisses me off more than being out of the EU than the ridiculously low value for money private train networks have given the people in the UK.
Benjamin Jude, SouthamptonGiven the fact that there is practically no room for competition on the tracks, a few companies hold a monopoly and are profiteering because of that.
Jim Boyd, WashingtonAlso re-nationalise electricity, gas, post office and telephones.
Alan Armstrong, LeedsPolitical dogma rules our politicians. We need people who are interested in doing what is best for the country rather than saving face.
Oliver Wordsworth, SheffieldFor all the people, all the time – public transport should be a basic right, not an unreliable luxury.
Rebecca Wilson, MarlboroughBring back nationalised British Rail and give us back our railways.
Gareth Pritchard, HolyheadBring free travel to disabled people.
Barry Gibson, DundeeReturn public transport to a service for the public not just a money-making exercise for a few.
Keith Collinson, SwanlandProfits for a better railway not shareholders.
Laura Forrest, North BerwickThe way it is now is just not working.
Mark Turnock, LondonBring back British Rail, accept that privatisation is a failure and let’s start to rebuild for the future!
Paul Mountain, NottinghamIt was a ridiculous idea in the first place to carve up a network.
James Keiller, CheltenhamI can remember with happiness before Beeching and privatisation.
Peter Morris, WolverhamptonI get the 06:54 from Coseley to Birmingham, which is always delayed, then the 07:22 to Bourneville, again never on time. I hate London Midland and their book of excuses.
Louise Kemp, Haywards HeathStop pouring public money into private hands. Run the railways for the people, not profit for a few.
Marion Matthewman, Berwick-upon-TweedAnything to improve things.
Michael Evans, TotnesPlease.
Steve Parkin, LeedsThe privatised rail company bosses are boasting that many more people are using the railways since privatisation. That’s because the road network is overcrowded.
Graham Ross, GlenrothesThis is undoubtedly the way forward for many privatised institutions.
Nicholas Emm, NottinghamEnd the immorality of British Railways in private hands. Bring back British Rail.
Mike Smith, Newcastle upon TyneBring back British Rail – all is forgiven.
Owen Lewis, NewportIt is clear privatisation serves nobody but the shareholders. Fares should reflect the need to entice people out of their cars.