Conor Tomlinson, BoltonPrivatisation puts profit before performance. Privatising organisations is why this country is such an undesirable place to be. Bring back nationalisation.
Sarah Cox, LondonThe railway industry should be nationalised for the sake of passenger safety, fair pay and working conditions for all rail workers and fair fares.
David Moore, Leedswe need it back to public ownership, not fat cats creaming off the system.
Neil Martin, RayleighPlease, please, please get rid of Abellio. They are a cancer on our railway, along with every other private operator.
John Winn, UpminsterA fragmented rail service is not the best for passengers, with different pricing for the same and similar journeys.
Christine Platford, BrightonEssential services should all be nationalised.
Annabel Sanders-Hewett, HitchinThe sooner we can have a nationalised rail service the better. End this ridiculous muddle with fares and stop feeding the shareholders with our money.
Joseph Kemp, KeighleyDown with our corporate overlords.
Brian Wilkinson, Newcastle-upon-TyneI want an end to privatised rail and return to British Rail.
Alexia Johnson, SouthendFairer working times. Working a 13 day stint on a roster is not good for productivity.
Ross Johnson, WorthingBritish Rail was stolen from us. It should be re-nationalised without compensation.
Stephen White, ShepshedA rail service has to be fully integrated, and it can’t be while there’s competition. Re-nationalise.
Amanda Sym, LondonTickets are priced far too high and the service is atrocious. Bring back the service for the people.
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.
David Olivier,Keep up the fight.
David Crossley, WelwynAnd get rid of that silly fare-structure which penalises people who do not know in advance that they wish to travel.
Andrew Moore, EnfieldMajor infrastructure components such as all of the rail network should be nationally owned and operated.
Roger Allen, LondonA publicly-run system can aim subsidy at fare reduction and infrastructure. As it is, shareholders take large chunks for whatever excessive profit is currently expected.
Nicolas Richardson, CardiffPrivatisation has been a complete waste of time, has not benefited anyone who uses it. It’s turned out worse value for consumers as prices hike and services get worse.
Paul Higginbotham, ReadingWe all knew this privatisation was unworkable from the start, and the way it is financed now is a public scandal.
Linda Ferguson, Newcastle-upon-TyneAt least transport and the NHS should be re-nationalised.
Brian Warren, Butler, Pa. USAWhat a shame that it has come to this – Britain led the world with its railways. The Edwardian era was the pinnacle of its glory. Visit the National Railway Museum in York.
Melanie James, UttoxeterSevere overcrowding.
Helen O’Leary, Milford HavenFor too long private rail companies have been getting away with massive price increases for an often shoddy service. I want to see the railways re-nationalised.
Robert Irvine, GlasgowIt’s sickening that profit to a small number of shareholders is what drives this essential service. Terrible.
Cyril Osborne, BoltonI think everyone has had enough. I know of constant fare increases, overcrowded trains and delays due to staffing levels.
Thomas Hallam, LondonI do want Britain’s Railway back into our hands.
Barry Kay, ChesterfieldIf the old British Rail had received the financial support now given to the private operating companies we should have a ‘gold plated’ up-to-date railway system.
Andrew Smith, MerseysideBring back British Rail. Fares would be cheaper.
Linyu Foo, LondonRail fares are way too expensive compared to our European counterparts. We need to do something about this.