Let this decade become the decade where quality public transport is restored. Rail is the answer to all of our problems!

Andrew Rogers, Shropshire

This needs to happen sooner rather than later. Current Train Operating Companies are draining the government and the passengers.

Kris Douglas, Stoke-on-Trent

I worked for British Rail, joining in 1972. It was run down and needing investment. After privatisation a lot of the money for the industry now lines shareholders’ pockets.

Ivan Trevor Watson, Morpeth

This is a Human Rights issue as our taxes are still subsidising the private corporations. Please support https://you.38degrees.org.uk/p/bill-of-rights too.

John Wilson, Telford

Privatised railway shareholders and executives profit from passengers and taxpayers. This profit should be used to keep fares down and improve the network.

Pippa Richardson, Swansea

The railway is a joke and way over-priced fares currently. Re-nationalise it for a fairer railway.

Sebastian Wunderlich, Darwen

The new timetable does not work.

Dexter Dennis, Chalkwall

It should never have been privatised in the first place.

Ralph Butler, Southport

good luck with Your campaign

Adam Hiley, Upminster

Southern Rail is not fit for purpose, why does our government keep backing them.

Rob Goddard, Southampton

It’s about time somebody seriously considered this.

Andy Morten, Frome

We need affordable fares and clean trains.

Clare Honey, Norwich

Our rail and utility companies should never have been sold off in the first place.

Dawn Chamberlain, Liskeard

It is better to have an integrated railway facility than the fragmented service now available. Also more economical.

George Houseman, Wakefield

Safety before profit not profit before safety. I’m someone who works on the railway. It’s time we brought back the real railway to Great Britain.

Max Tanner, London

I love British Rail.

Daniel Brown, Prestatyn

Re-nationalise please.

Chris Wilson, London

How about being able to travel across the country for less than it costs to fly to another country entirely?

Josh Cluderay, London

The railway system of this country is too important to be left to private companies to run. We want more public accountability for rail services and pricing.

Susan Roberts, Nottingham

Privatising equals stealing. Give us back what is ours.

Fran Grubert, Manchester

Bring back British Rail.

Sarah Marriott, Thetford

Control of our rail networks, rolling-stock, etc. should never have been taken out of the hands of the British public. We need an efficient, fair system back now.

Margaret Wilson, Durham

Let’s make a start by opposing the re-privatisation of East Coast and getting Miliband and co to support accordingly.

Jim Gavine, Dundee

I have been ripped off with prices and poor services for over two decades. It was SO much better before being privatised.

Nigel Manners, Devon

We, the British people, deserve a rail system that works efficiently.

Heath Thomas, Reading

Bring it back!

Dewi Loveluck, Bridgend

This is the only way to stop rail fare rises.

Graham Barnard, London

Most people I know would be happy to travel by train if they weren’t so expensive. Let’s get more people off the road by nationalising the railways.

Douglas McCoy, St Helier

Investment by central government for a national asset to enhance the infrastructure is the best way out of this mess.

R E Kenner, Oxford

Fat cat Tories selling to their fat cat friends at a knock-down price at taxpayers’ expense. I can’t wait for next May to get shot of this government.

Raymond Bishop, Godalming