Jack Duckworth, SheffieldSadly it’s cheaper to drive nowadays. And ours are far more costly than any train line in Europe. There’s great infrastructure there so I’m all for making it a public company.
Kuba Borucki, LondonPrices are not justified by service (or distances), nor are the yearly over the odds increases.
John Rich, ElyEnough of rip-off train operating companies and greedy leasing companies. Let’s get back to a public service on the rails.
Kay Rowham, EasingtonWe need to upgrade King’s Cross to Scotland via Durham and Newcastle, instead of wasting money on HS2. Also bring back freight lines to take passengers during rail works.
Michael Dempsey, LiverpoolWe should re-nationalise everything that was once government-owned.
Keren Gilfoyle-McGroarty, NottinghamA nationalised rail network would be able to re-invest in its hardware rather than paying off shareholders.
David Chapman, MiddlesbroughLower prices and prompter services.
John Croll, RoystonRe-nationalise as soon as possible and stop this expensive chaotic idiocy.
Sue Winterburn, YorkI am a regular rail user. East Coast line works, returning money to the exchequer not shareholders.
Stephen Chalk, SouthamptonBritish Rail for all.
George Moore, ArdrossanThis situation is disgusting with no respect and no dignity.
Fiona Maclennan, DunfermlineBetter train transport is vital to cut emissions and pollution and improve accessibility for people outside cities. Profits should be re-invested to develop a bigger network.
Cameron Abbotts, RochesterWorking for a heritage railway I see why people want those trains and services back.
Evan Tatnall, St. AndrewsThe fact of the matter is that only ScotRail will now service the Leuchars station, instead of East Coast which will stop most direct long haul journeys from Leuchars.
Dave Harvey, Bishops StortfordI could give more money to charity if it wasn’t for these damn ticket fares.
Monique Buckner, CassingtonCorporate greed has destroyed our transport system. Re-nationalise now for a better service.
Laura Howcroft, ManchesterBring back British Rail.
Alastair BarriePublic services should be run for the public and not ripped off from the public. Why should we suffer worse service for private gain?
Liam McMillan, BrightonA continued increase in price without a reciprocal increase in service and standards. This needs to change.
Janet Groundsell, Isle of WightTransport is vital and would be preferable in the public interest rather than big business.
Christopher Dickson, LondonThe train fare is ridiculous. And how come you have to pay for wi-fi when on MegaBus it’s free?
Brian Watson, RotherhamBring British Rail back under public ownership, and gas and electricity too if you ask me. Power back to the people.
Luke Thompson, HuddersfieldFares are unfairly high and the service is a shambles. Delayed trains are almost expected nowadays and this is as a direct result of privatisation.
David McDermid, Newton MearnsPrivatisation of BR was one of the most inexcusable government decisions ever. We are left with high fares and bad service. Privatisation didn’t work for BR.
Sonya Allen, DerbyAll in favour as long as there is effective leadership genuinely committed to a fair deal for all.
Giselle Frank, LondonThere should be a national standard and national investment for today’s transportation needs. There should be re-investment instead of private profits.
Jon Warburton, WindsorFares are too high and tickets should be available across all railway companies or just Bring back British Rail.
Nicky Cullum, LeedsLiving the nightmare of TransPennine Express – Bring back British Rail.
Sandra Day, RiponThey should have stayed as they were.
Jay Cannings, LewesThe East Coast line proves that public ownership results in better service than private profit-driven service. Government doesn’t want to hear this though.