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.
Andrew Caven-Atack, ColchesterPrivatisation has not benefited the passengers, the employees or the taxpayers.
David Collins, Newcastle-upon-TyneIt is about time to take back what was taken away and have it returned to the people.
David Mullin, PrestonRun for the benefit if the people not a few shareholders.
Jeff Hemmen, LondonAs a foreigner who now lives in the UK, I still cannot believe how expensive (and otherwise capitalist) trains in the UK are, and that the British people let this happen.
Rob Vickery, BrightonI use the Brighton mainline daily for my commute. First Capital Connect are by far the worst and latest trains I’ve ever been on in England.
James Jackson, BrightonI’m sick of this investing in better trains, when every time I return from abroad, Southern say “the train from Y to X is delayed.”
Jack Harrison, FleetwoodI was a Signalman for 10 yrs with British Rail and it was regarded as a Service and belonging to the Nation , not just another company to be bought, sold and milked.
Diane Edmonds, GrimsbyBritish Rail, as a publicly owned company, offered an efficient, well-run service with the customer at the fore, whereas privatisation puts monetary gain first.
Anthony Webster, Newcastle-upon-TyneNorthern Rail – what a rip off.
Denis Watterson, OtleyPrivatisation has been a very expensive mistake. These companies invest next to nothing and cream off great profits.
Stephen Thomas, LondonThe privatised railway system which was imposed upon us is manifestly not fit for purpose. It is fractured and massively expensive both to run and travel on.
David Radford, ChesterfieldPublic transport is a public service. The railways have constantly gone downhill since privatisation.
Paul Elmore, LondonRail is growing and the privateers are ripping us off. If private industry is so good why do they target the public sector?
Steven Hands, NottinghamBR was created because the private railways were a shambles, as they are now. A properly run service will benefit the country and the economy, rather than a greedy few.
Neil Redfern, HeswallBring back BR. Reverse the Beeching cuts.
Lynne Jackson, HinckleyCross Country Trains are a disgrace. The country urgently needs new rolling stock, even countries like Georgia can buy sparkly spacious Swiss trains.
Marian Wingrove, SuttonAll the evidence shows that a public service works best.
Graham Levett, Brighton.Enough. Privatisation has been an unmitigated disaster.
Peter Keayes, LongfieldPlease bring back BR.
Darrel Watson, LondonBring it back where it belongs. To us.
Matt Kingsnorth, ChelmsfordI work shifts and I’m fed up with sparse trains outside 9-5. I work in TV. Would you like it if I stopped your favourite programme because I had to get the last train?
Ian Enters, SheffieldCurrently we have the worst privatisation. The loss of British Rail started the robbery from the people to the powerful.
Ellis Sullivan, SheffieldI spoke to a man outside the train station on the subject matter and was quite intrigued. I’m only 14 but it’s part of my future so I thought it was a good idea to sign up.
Geoffrey Gwaspari, BarnstapleThe time is now. End this madness.
Andy Bond, EdinburghIt’s the worst value rail system in the world.
Bess Britton, RiponAbout time.
Katie Harnett, LondonI’m sick and tired of the greed.
Martin Parker, LancingSouthern Rail must be brought to account for the shameful service they provide. I’m sure an international franchise would do a better job.
Kane Pawlina, ChelmsfordExtortionate prices, extremely shitty services. Shareholders rubbing their hands together and smirking. That sums up national rail pretty well.