Daniel Jess, BerlinI come from London but moved away some time ago. I visit friends and family regularly up and down the country and am appalled by the cost and overcrowding. People not private profit.
Glenn Gridley, AylesburyChiltern are the worst train operating company in the UK.
Mark Waterer, AshfordRailways were privatised so why is the government spending £50bn to build a new line only to hand it over to a private operator for the benefit of a few people?
Sean Rathbone, CarlisleI’m sick and tired of being ripped off through privatisation, which is theft.
Michael Perre, PaddingtonListen to the people.
Chris Mandaza, BirminghamWe need one rail system for simplicity, convenience and efficiency, not the profit-oriented system we have.
Rob Flint, NottinghamGreat campaign. Thanks for pushing it.
K Badlan, LudlowThis needs doing.
Richard Norman, SouthamptonPlease bring back a service run for the passengers who use it, and abolish the system which is heavily subsidised by taxpayers to line shareholders’ pockets.
Michael Fuller, HorshamWhat does it take for the government to finally do something about this level of incompetence?
Allan Percival, DurhamThe rail service should be for community benefit, not the benefit of speculators.
Matthew Meadows, LondonI’m all for nationalising all forms of ‘public’ transport.
Derek Bulmer, LeedsA ridiculous pricing system, lack of integration, uncomfortable carriages with insufficient space for luggage, overcrowding etc.
Paul Churchill, PeterboroughPeople can no longer tolerate the cost of travel.
Iain Harding, GuildfordI’m totally fed up with extortionate rail fares and poor service.
Lucy Reynolds, LiverpoolAn essential service for the people should be run by the people, for the benefit of all.
Graham Hale, Hemel HempsteadIt was better when we owned it.
Peter Newson, BroxbourneStop wasting money subsidising shareholders and give it to the people.
Jude Davies, GranthamThere are few jobs in my home town which is only one hour from London by rail. However, few can take up jobs in London because of the exorbitant rail fares.
Darren Wright, DerbyGood start, then we need water, power, banks, the NHS and schools all re-nationalised.
Anwar Afhim, BrightonWe need the railways in public hands.
Jim Boyd, WashingtonAlso re-nationalise electricity, gas, post office and telephones.
Tim Mourant, BristolSNCF and Deutsche Bahn can bid for British rail franchises to help fund their state-run railways yet Directly Operated Railways aren’t allowed to bid for East Coast.
Rachael Dibb, WaterloovilleI hate South West Trains.
Celia Kelly, LiverpoolWell done Bring Back British Rail. Make sure people know about the huge subsidies the current providers get from us. It’s our railway.
Judy Steele, Leamington SpaPrivate ownership doesn’t work for passengers. And re-nationalise buses, energy and the post office as well.
Mark Sach, IpswichBring back British Rail.
Sam Hayes, ManchesterWith so much direct and indirect subsidy, the idea that the railway isn’t already nationally funded is laughable. Let’s take charge if we’re going to pay for it anyway.
Graham Glover, BradfordYes, let’s do it.
Michael Chick, St HelensI’m tired of crowded trains and never being on time. Northern has to be one of the worst rail operators – that has been proved, so please take it back.