5 times higher fare than anywhere in Europe. Outrageous to say the very least.

Jane Allely, Barry

The rail network does not work under privatisation and needs to be taken back into our hands, run for commuters not profiteers.

Dot Walker, Maldon

Put it back in our hands, not the shareholders’.

Dennis O`Connell, Burnham

I do not understand why we have to pay for our rail travel and also for the profits and shareholders gains – and some overly-paid, incompetent CEOs.

Tina Golden, Bridport

I am disappointed with the service from Trowbridge to Bath which I have just heard will continue for the next four years.

Laura Virtanen, Trowbridge

The current situation allows no choice and therefore no competition, so it should be re-nationalised.

David Walmsley, Ossett

Since privatisation the taxpayer has never paid as much out to loss-making companies. It makes a mockery of the notion of lower prices, better service.

Brian McKay, Manchester

The sooner the better.

Kerford Jones, Hitchin

East Coast is being run successfully, and I enjoy travelling with them and making a profit.

Keith Dibb, Leeds

Carry on fighting. Together we can do it.

Ann Hill, Mansfield

Travelling to London is a rip off.

Ellen Woods, Basildon

I agree – bring it back to get rid of rip-off prices.

Ashley Jones, Bristol

Lets have some consideration for the public and not private profit.

Anthony Hammond, Deal

I’m looking forward to the day when public transport works for the public.

Katie Bottomley, Halifax

We’re paying for the service and for the profits for the rich.

Alex Granville, London

Let common sense prevail and break up the jolly club of profiteering companies with no competition. Essential services in public ownership is the best way forward.

Phil Sefton, Miskin, Pontyclun

It’s the only way to improve rail transport and get an integrated network.

Alwyne Richards-Ellis, Luton

I just tried buying a first class ticket (Wakefield-Folkestone) £452 return. All it’s doing is forcing cars onto the road. It’s a disgrace.

Richard Hammond, Wakefield

We cannot let this continue any more and we need to stand up and be counted.

Wesley Barrett, Brighton

The railways already belonged to us. The government have no right selling them off. Where did the money go to after the sell off ?

David Wallace, Birmingham

We used to complain about British Rail, but the expensive privatisation is a dog’s breakfast. Kill it dead and bring back proper public services.

Frank Burgin, Sheffield

Not before time judging by the disastrous sea wall adventures over the last year.

Mick Bramich, South Brent

It’s time we got back to basics. One network with a commitment to providing an efficient service without the need to rip off the passengers. Bring back British Rail.

Chrissie Storey, Morden

I’m in full support of a sensible and fair rail system. Stop them charging us exorbitant fares for travelling on our own railway, and give us back the control.

Francis Saunders, The Hague, Netherlands

I’m 100% behind Bring back British Rail.

Wayne Fitzpatrick, Ramsgate

Railways are for passengers not ‘customers’ – bring back British Rail and re-democratise our public transport system.

Chloe Somers, Bristol

I’m fed up with paying an extortionate amount for poorer and poorer service.

Olivia McNeilis, London

Great idea. Why not get the campaign to re-nationalise Royal Mail started now as well. In a few years that will also be expensive and useless.

Alex May, Wallasey

I like East Coast service – it works. It’s currently public and I want it to stay that way and get better with the people’s ownership.

David Hufton, Newark

It should belong to all of us.

Isabella Block, Winchester