Katie Jacques, LeedsThe privatisation of the rail system was a disaster for this country. It needs to be back in public hands as quickly as possible to allow the profits back to the Treasury.
Philip Nevins, Newcastle-upon-TyneI’m an East Coast disgruntled rail passenger.
Steve Goddard, CrawleyRe-nationalisation could be designed to benefit passengers, workers and small/medium size companies as well through fair non-cartel competition. Fewer lazy fat cats.
Nik Devlin, LondonI hate how the UK’s train network is falling to bits.
Max Morgan-Lucas, DissI want a cheaper and more reliable service. Bring British Rail back!
Kay Buckley, HuddersfieldBritish Rail should have remained in the public sector because the mayhem caused by ad hoc privatisation has wasted billions and upset so many people.
Kenny Burnett, AberdeenEnough of this rich man’s train set.
Andrew Baron, IlkestonA fragmented Britain. It needs to be taken back into one company – British Rail. The utilities the same.
Paula James, BrightonBrighton – Swansea (home) on the day – you can not plan for funerals £240 – disgraceful.
Rebecca Gould, CardiffI spend one fifth of my wages on the worst, totally unreliable, rudest service. They get it wrong all the time, but if you do, heaven forbid.
Robert Kennedy, KelsallStop the East Coast line sell-off.
John Medley, MaidenheadThe railways should be run as a public service.
Simon Rowling, KentPublic transport is not something that should be exploited by private enterprise. Bring back British Rail and give us a proper train service.
Andrew Halsey, KendalRe-nationalising is best with no further option to sell it off again.
Joshua Tyler, RotherhamHow has rail got so bad and so expensive? Turn it into just one company and bring back British Rail.
Patricia Gray, BarnsleyIt should simply be re-nationalised now.
Hannah Bloom, LeedsThe publicly owned East Coast railway is making money for the country. Let them all do that.
Martin Alcock, Stoke-on-Trent.At least Ronnie Biggs wore a balaclava.
Matthew Markland, BirstallIt’s overdue but it’s time to re-nationalise the railway system. Bring back British Rail.
Peter Wilson, Stockton-on-TeesI don’t agree with it being a public sector run thing, but I do think that infrastructure should be not-for-profit.
Paul Higgins, HalesowenI fully support this idea.
Michael Keirl, SunderlandThis is an essential and common sense idea.
Lee Osborne, SkiptonPublic transport should not be run for private profit.
Owen Smithson, HornseaFor people not for profit.
Jason Richards, DoncasterIf the fares continue to increase then I will not be able to afford my season ticket, which threatens my employment.
Alex Ross, CambridgeWhy do we put up with a far worse rail infrastructure than Germany, France and Switzerland? Their governments have not let train users down.
Irene Jones, Newcastle-upon-TyneWhat exactly does this country own? Answers on a postage stamp please, if you can afford one.
Anthony Coombs, BuckinghamshireThe current system is not working and the only solution is a single integrated rail system that is publicly owned.
Colin Robson, WakefieldRe-nationalise please. East Coast mainline proves it can work.
Anthony Turtle, HastingsWe need a rail service that provides service – not expecting a wheelchair user to push herself onto a platform up a slope.