Philip Jones, FlintBritish Rail had its faults but it was run for the benefit of great Britain not foreign conglomerates.
Jordan Muscott, BristolThe cost of the trains in Britain compared to the rest of Europe is an absolute disgrace. Its obvious that privatisation hasn’t helped the service at all.
John Wilkins, SheffieldRailways are an essential public service, and should be run to benefit the public, not shareholders.
Sue Caddick, SevenoaksA good state-run railway is fundamental to the infrastructure of a well run society.
Susan Forrest, North BerwickI believe in an integrated rail network, run as an entity for the benefit of all, without dividends paid to shareholders.
Douglas Cook, PenzanceTransport is the business of us all and should not have been stolen for the sole benefit of shareholders.
Trevor Lees, BarnsleyIt can be profitable, just like East Coast is.
Carole Williamson, DurhamEssentials like travel and public services and utilities should be run by us, for us.
Pat Williams, OxfordKeep the East Coast main line in public ownership. Run the services by putting passengers first rather than profit. That is what we need railways and trains for.
Christopher Dickson, LondonThe train fare is ridiculous. And how come you have to pay for wi-fi when on MegaBus it’s free?
David Brocklehurst, RotherhamThe sooner the better. Stop fat cats ruining our country.
Shirl Andrews, WiganBritish Rail was reliable. I don’t use the trains very much any more, but when I do I have yet to have a smooth journey.
Cristina Parker, Burton-on-TrentPrivatisation only helps the shareholders.
Jack Campbell, LeedsOnly a Tory government would privatise a profit-making, much-beloved line like East Coast rail. It’s not logical, it’s ideological, and we all know it. Stop it now.
Katy Collins, HastingsIt’s about time there was a serious debate about the re-nationalisation of the railways. The present system is a farce.
Karla Harva, BirminghamUK plc.
Lisa Mundy, PortsmouthI recently travelled on trains in Europe and China, superior to the UK and run for their people. UK get a grip and nationalise.
Marie McCahery, BradfordThere are so many social and environmental benefits from having a well-used railway system. It is not suitable to be run by short-termist corporations.
Merry Cross, ReadingTake it back from companies by asset stripping – just as they would!
John Bibby, MorpethIt’s ludicrous subsidising railways with operating companies taking profits out of the subsidy.
Kate Tomes, Maidstone.To centralise and make it less about profit is the only way.
Ben Collins, East MallingBring back proper public transport.
Ivan Trevor Watson, MorpethI worked for British Rail, joining in 1972. It was run down and needing investment. After privatisation a lot of the money for the industry now lines shareholders’ pockets.
Alexandra Gillett, BristolRailways should be a public service, not a private profit-generating business. They should work for us, not shareholders.
Jill Hancock, DurhamEast Coast is in public hands and doing well. It should stay public. Profits are returned to taxpayers.
Hilda Sacranie, HartlepoolCertain essential utilities are best operated by Government who are responsible to the electorate, not shareholders. East Coast has proved it.
Graham Symms, BroughtonThe railways, like so many other things, should be run for the benefit of all the citizens of this country and not to make already rich people even richer.
Audrey Frumento, IpswichWe are demanding a re-unified national network run for people not profit.
Carolyn Scott, LeicesterIt worked well in my past. I want it to be part of my future.
Chris Cheetham, MorecambeIt’s bloody common sense.