Jean O’Donnell, BuryYes, I quite agree, privatisation is a dirty word.
Kayla Ente, BrightonChris Grayling has now conceded that the trains and the tracks need to be operated by the same entity. Therefore, re-nationalisation is now imperative.
Jacob Smith, CardiffThese companies operate with large subsidies from the Government which aren’t re-invested into services but into the pockets of the shareholders.
Alan Hughes, OxfordRe-nationalise British Rail.
James Malcolm, DundeeCorporations in no way have the people’s best interests at heart. The only way that can be achieved is by giving it back to the people.
Julia Booker, Henley-on-ThamesIt’s just plain common sense to run the railways as one national system – more efficient, less costly and above all best for the passengers.
Richard Walker, Newcastle-upon-TyneSince privatisation the prices of rail fares have increased well beyond inflation with no justification.
Sebastian Hughes, PrestonThe sooner, the better.
Marianne Bennett, MilnthorpeThe nuclear industry is in public ownership and we pay over and over. The railway system should be in public ownership.
Christine Cudworth, WakefieldYou are doing a fantastic job.
Lerone Rose, PeterboroughIf it’s not broke don’t try and fix it. The government should never have privatised the railways. Bring back the slam door train too.
Guy Taylor, LondonI’ve had enough of train companies using “it’s a different company” as an excuse for appalling service and penalty fares. BBBR!
Peter Guy, TyldesleyBritish Rail should be given back to the people and run as a public service and not for greedy fat cat bosses and shareholders.
Alex Smith, BoltonThere has been chronic under-investment in the railways which has led to most tracks and stations being in a poor state. This combined with the lack of carriages is woeful.
Anne Hugh-White, St. AustellBuying the correct tickets for the correct journey is a minefield and I have many other complaints.
Hugh Tonks, CambridgeBBBR. Except this time make it accountable to a committee of the travelling public, railway experts, successful business people, and no politicians. Thank you.
Tris Cole, RamsgateService industries should be exactly that – to provide a service and not profit.
Anne Ackroyd, PeterboroughEast Coast is doing really well. Let’s keep it publicly run and integrate the whole network too.
John Traynier, CambridgeBring back British Rail.
Ellis Lander, LondonIt’s the only solution that makes any sense.
Alex Wilson, Newcastle-upon-TyneEven though I’m a Conservative, I think that it would be right if British Rail came back into being, the whole thing is a mess and it won’t end well.
Barney Hallawell, FalmouthThe tyranny and the bullshit has gone on too long. I’m tired of paying more for trains than it costs to drive, and so is the environment.
Paul Harrison, ManchesterThe public are sheep drowning in apathy. They have no idea the NHS is being sold off piece by piece under our noses. But I support and inform wherever I can.
Michael Heslop, DurhamThe present system is inefficient and wastes money. It’s time for change.
Chris Langridge, MarlowThe government still pays for maintenance, improvements and extensions to the rail network. The franchisers aren’t investing as they agreed to in the contract tenders,
Greg Phillips, BristolWe need to encourage more people to use public transport. This won’t happen whilst the railways are run for private profit.
Sharron Tootell, PenworthamStop subsidising train operating companies and invest in an integrated rail system, not this disjointed farce.
Andy Soulsbury, HastingsStop hiking train fares. Let’s have a national organisation once again.
Stuart Owen, LondonPlease.
Rochelle Bloch, LondonLet’s run our railways well like the French and the Germans, rather than subsidising them.