Terence Johnstone, CleethorpesRail privatisation has been an expensive disaster.
Louisa Lai, AmmanfordRe-nationalise the railways. For far too long the people have to pay extortionate amounts to the shareholders.
Nicholas Burman-Vince, LondonAn efficient and affordable train service is vital for the economic well-being of the country.
Dave Blackwell, Holmer GreenLiving in Texas USA at the moment, but looking forward to coming back to a re-nationalised system.
Andrew Tate, WolverhamptonWe need to take all our resources out of the hands of big business and place them back into public ownership.
Robert Collis, ChesterfieldI remember when it was affordable to travel by train. It’s far too expensive these days, so I use my car. I’m not paying for the greedy fat cats’ huge salaries and bonuses.
Roger Calvert, NorthallertonI notice how much profit East Coast Lines has made which has not made the slightest impact on Government thinking because privatisation is purely ideological.
Sam Taylor, LondonThe rail network in this country is a disgrace. I’ve travelled the World and have yet to see worse, or more costly public transport.
Andy VaughanOne of the easy options for reducing CO2 emissions, would be to encourage people to use trains, not do the complete opposite.
Lorraine Ellison, LoughboroughA day out in London would be nice, but it’s too expensive for most folk.
Bruce Williams, BarmouthAs an ex BR employee it makes a world of sense, as passengers would benefit over and over again.
Charles Punchard, DurhamThe railways should never have been privatised. Track maintenance is not done as well as under BR, prices are too high and they are understaffed.
Ian Johncock, GravesendWe’re passengers, not customers.
Mark Lewis, ColchesterVirgin make too much money for running a crap TOC.
Arren Ariel, LondonCarriages packed (except First Class), no seats – costs up. No disabled, OAP, or pram/buggy access – costs up. Cycling discouraged – costs up. No attendants – costs up.
Zoe Mercer, LondonWouldn’t it be better if profits went back into the service and any excess goes back into public coffers?
Dot Walker, MaldonThe rail network does not work under privatisation and needs to be taken back into our hands, run for commuters not profiteers.
Rob Clayton, DoncasterPrices have soared. Can people earning less than 15 grand a year actually afford the train for a day out or weekend away. No chance It’s too expensive.
Phil Ferguson, WarringtonWhy are we paying subsidies into the pockets of shareholders instead of into the rail system?
L CJ, PenzanceAs a teen addict living in Penzance, I am unable to afford the train to attend a youth narcotics anonymous meeting that I would particularly benefit from.
Cathrine Simmons, Great TorringtonThe railway system is a mess. It is hard to book tickets at sensible prices, our local trains are full, in bad condition and uncomfortable while rural areas are neglected.
Brian Blackett, CramlingtonPlease let us end the fat cats railway.
Joanne Smalley, BeaconsfieldThe service across the Chiltern Railways line has been disintegrating steadily and consistently over many years. The current service shows the results of underinvestment.
Kevin Bache, BristolSome things are too socially important to be run for private profit.
Danielle Nicolas, ExeterFor the people, not profit.
Lesley Hall, WestburyPrivatisation is not the solution. Better investment is.
Judith Middleton, LeedsI am sick and tired of train fares rising at way above inflation, the poor standard of rolling stock and the delays that happen every day.
Derek Wood, OakworthStop giving loads of money to shareholders.
Ru Raynor, SipsonThe price of travel in this country and lack of joined-up services is a disgrace.
M. Clare Thornton , PlymouthI support a national railway that supports U.K. citizens