Anthony Bacon, Bradleystoke, BristolI was always taught if it wasn’t broke don’t fix it. Think how many people would use the railways if it was state-owned with the prices low.
Suzi Rayner, Stockton-on-TeesMy dad worked on the railway before and after the privatisation. The difference in the way he was treated just proves why it needs to be re-nationalised.
Ahmed Desai, LondonA new British Rail is a commonsense approach for a greener transport system for the UK.
Daniel Casey, BristolA united, extensive, sustainable transport system, run by society for society!
Mark Ricketts, PlymouthThe railways have gone down since privatisation. Bring back not-for-profit British Rail.
Mike Boursnell, CambridgeA unified system makes sense doesn’t it? And for other things too? Water for example.
Franklin Percival, ShrewsburyWhat is stolen from the people will be reclaimed by the people.
John Midcalf, DarlingtonWe once had the best railway in the world. We now have to go by bus.
Hannah Davies, BasingstokeI can’t even afford to visit my friends in Woking, even though it’s such a short journey. These prices are obscene.
Steve Farrow, SouthamptonEnd the current farce of increasing fares just to line the pockets of the fat cats.
Geraldine Wright, Newcastle-upon-TyneRails should be run for the people, not for profits. Privatising the UK rail network is another way of squeezing wealth out of the British public.
Roshan Tajapra, LondonYou know something is going wrong when it is cheaper to drive to work than take the train.
Malcolm Spinks, LoughtonI hate privatisation, apart from anything else, the liveries are awful.
Andrew Mclean-Reid, SherfieldThe railway is a service, not a business. It enables business, so should be viewed as a means to an end, not run as the end itself.
Neil Kempten, SudburyI don’t travel by rail because I don’t know how to go about getting a ticket. Nothing seems to be joined up, finding things out is difficult, so I’ll just clog up the roads.
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.
Brian White, BedfordAs far as I’m concerned all the privatisations made in the 90s have been a disaster. As we all know deep down, profits always come before people.
Abby Sullivan, LondonPublic transport should be in public hands. Our taxes shouldn’t be going to private corporations to make profit for them: they should go towards a better service.
Barry Scott, RomfordRail Prices are too high and the service is not worth it. People could move around easier under British Rail.
T Matthews, ExeterNationalisation now. The people to own the railways.
Ann Hill, MansfieldCarry on fighting. Together we can do it.
Andrew Brown, IpswichTwo franchises run by the government have both worked better than private franchises. Wake up and smell the roses please.
Alan Campbell, BalernoIt’s time to call a halt to the massive failings of the privatised rail network.
Mark Thomas, RomseyBring back British Rail. No more privatisation of national assets.
Anthony Frewin, St AlbansPrivatisation of the railways was ideology triumphing over common sense.
Margaret Lewis, LeicesterRailways are a public good and need to be part of an integrated transport system in public hands, necessary for our country.
Michael Lindsay, HarrogateLook no further than the success of East Coast Railways in comparison with the failure of previous privatised companies.
John Carrington, LiverpoolEast Coast is the best example of why it should be brought back.
Ellis Lander, LondonIt’s the only solution that makes any sense.
Roger Khan, LondonRe-unite British Rail.