Kerrian Guybert-Routier, Lardy, FranceFrom France I say: no privatisation of SNCF, bring back British Rail!
David Salinger, LeedsAmong other evils, the process of privatisation destroyed nearly all of our train building companies.
Martin Cheeseman, Leighton BuzzardOn looking back on British Rail it was wonderful compared to what we have now.
Conor Owens, EnniskillenWonderful campaign.
Simon Blackmore, ManchesterWhy do we have such an expensive and antiquated rail system ? Bring back British Rail.
Karen Cook, CambridgeUp with the British.
Stephen Waring, HalifaxTOCs don’t make huge profits but train leasing (ROSCOs) is rip-off. Dictatorship of DfT mandarins equals slow progress and high fares. Devolve power to regions.
Elise Smith, CanterburyIt should not be cheaper and more convenient for me to commute to work by car.
David O’Byrne, ManchesterBring it back.
Andrea Byrom, LeedsWe need a unified railway system. We need to acknowledge the environmental and public ownership benefits and run it for the public good, not for private profit.
Riaz Meer, IlkleyA unified not-for-profit railway is the best way to fund and plan long term strategy, and ensure that the training and skills of the workforce are maintained sufficiently.
Edward Fox, LondonBring back British Rail.
Forbes Watson, East KilbrideBring back British Rail, better trains, no over-crowding, better fare structure, more carriages to clear standing room.
Vivek Katyara, BirminghamThe rail network should be government-owned, to resume order and assurance of safe, easy and improved travel infrastructure.
Barbara Penny, HarrogateOur rail fares are the highest in Europe.
Thomas CoyleLet’s build and test trains in the UK, it’ll be good for economy!
Kenneth Robson, RushdenThe railways were taken into public ownership because the private sector was in an absolute mess and so the railways are again in an absolute mess.
Gill Haggie, RotherhamWe need a joined-up rail network with fair working conditions for all employees.
Paul Campbell, DoncasterPrivatisation is not the answer. Nationalisation can only improve things.
Kevin Glaister, StroudBring back British Rail.
Kate Rowland, TywynAll service companies should never have been privatised.
Barry Norman, Milton KeynesBring back British Rail is very important. Safety, cheaper rail fares are needed.
Lee Ward, LondonWith the present divisive system there is no co-ordination, only feeble excuses.
Matthew Nation, BirminghamTrains should be simple and affordable. They are currently complicated and unfairly priced.
Ahmed Desai, LondonA new British Rail is a commonsense approach for a greener transport system for the UK.
Scott Callow, LondonSouthend Victoria to London Liverpool Street: carriages an absolute disgrace, never on time, yet the most expensive fares.
Amanda Barr, MalpasI wholeheartedly believe this is one of the best things to do for this country, removing barriers to travel, increase ability to earn and pay more taxes.
John Leyland, WiganTrain travel has become a ridiculously expensive, uncomfortable and unpleasant experience. It wasn’t always so. I support the return of British Rail.
Thomas Robinson, SheppertonA train guard refused to let me board a train when I asked to see his ID, after he questioned me about my ticket, he then proceeded to throw a punch at me as it departed.
David Elford Johnson, TelfordYes, take it all back, but don’t spoil it by outlandish claims when we do.