Chris Youhill, LeedsI am totally dissatisfied by the way that Northern Rail is run. “Couldn’t care less” seems to be their almost universal attitude at all levels.
Ian Macpherson, EgremontRun the railways for people – not for private profit.
Barry Marshall, SheffieldThe system was miles better under the old public British Rail. The franchise system in my opinion is just a shambles.
Richard Merriman, Melton MowbrayI’m sick of being ripped off by Tory fat cats.
A S, GlasgowI love trains. Why oh why was such a lovely industry privatised and now used for profit only? Bring back British Rail.
Ann Milroy, LondonBring back British Rail. The present set-up is a complicated mess.
Kevin Slade, SaltfordOne country, one rail network, one railway operating company.
Malcolm Paskins, FarehamThe railways should be run for the benefit of passengers, not shareholders. Only re-nationalisation will give priority to passengers.
Riz Husain, HarrowBritish Rail was far more cost-effective and fairer for commuters than the debacle of a system we have now.
David Clemson, HalifaxFares too high, no co-ordination with other railways and buses, too much money syphoned off to bosses and shareholders.
Ben Chivers, BristolIt makes the most sense for the railways to be run by one organisation, however, the less involvement by the government the better. They just mess it up.
Michael Brackenbury, ElyMajor’s railway rip-off was made in a hurry to provide his backers with juicy public assets before the Tories went into their Long Good Night. It’s time to take them back.
Kyle Amps, BirminghamThe monopoly the train companies have over the lines we have no choice but to use is disgraceful and should not be tolerated
Martin Boyle, LondonPrivatisation equates to the pilfering of public funds into private pockets; no brown envelopes required!
Keren Gilfoyle-McGroarty, NottinghamA nationalised rail network would be able to re-invest in its hardware rather than paying off shareholders.
Sharon Draper, SudburyThis is what we need to do, to make our railways beautiful again and the envy of the world.
Michael Shea, LondonJust some of many whys” for our cause: Branson’s Virgin: obscene fares; cramped carriages on second class; empty first-class carriages; and good but lowly paid staff.”
Chris Cooper, WorcesterRe-nationalise the railways.
Nigel Filer, WatfordCost of 4 weekly oyster cards zone 1-9 is £320+. My rent with all bills included is £470. Travel costs are a disgrace.
Marilyn Tsiorvas, SheffieldThe current situation of private companies is chaotic and inefficient for customers and increasingly impoverishing for us and enriching for the shareholders.
Paul Kettle, RochdaleBR should never have been privatised. Being from a long line of railway employees, it’s a disgrace what we have lost and never recover. It breaks my heart.
Lynda Trickett, HuddersfieldThe railways are too important to the infrastructure. Stop the rip-off fares. We want it to be fair.
Frank Nicholas AdamThe sorry saga of railway franchising was exemplified by Connex.
Paul Dunn, PortisheadThe current service on the East Coast line shows that a public service is better than the private one.
Peter Wilton, MaidenheadWe could even bring back the connecting service.
James Fyrth, ReadingAnother failed endeavour where profit is put ahead of people. It’s totally unfit for purpose and should be run for the people who use it.
Stuart Thomson, GlasgowI actually use the train more in Holland than the UK. It is terrible to think that the Dutch trains are so efficient because they are subsidised by their running UK trains.
Janis Cairns, ManchesterImprovement in rail services – more carriages, punctuality, cleaner / greener trains – is needed now. No more fare increases lining pockets of shareholders!
Dawn Appadoo, RochesterGive back to Britain our heritage.
Joel A Forster Jones, BournemouthThe railways are an essential service for all, not a source of private profit.