Angus Bickmore, HarbottleI used to work for BR back in the 90s when the government started to sell off the railways. I knew then that it was a very bad mistake and was totally against it.
Ian Brett, LondonRe-nationalise the railways now.
Michael Kirkman, YorkLet the franchises run to their end and then take them back without the need for compensation.
Linda Halfpenny, NottinghamPlease let’s get our rail network back to one of the finest in Europe.
Neil Friend, AldershotAll major utilities should not be run for the benefit of shareholders.
Terry Compton, SouthamptonI think energy, rail, water should be all nationalised.
John Hulstrom, HarpendenThe railways provide a social service and are not just a means of making large profits for private rail operators.
Hazel Edwards, Barrow-in-FurnessBring back efficiency.
Richard Hessey, WorksopBe fair. Bring back British Rail.
Liam McMillan, BrightonA continued increase in price without a reciprocal increase in service and standards. This needs to change.
Ian Thompson, Newcastle-upon-TynePrivatisation of the railways was a big mistake. Let’s have an unfragmented system that really works.
Matthew Meadows, LondonI’m all for nationalising all forms of ‘public’ transport.
Mary Lennon, ManchesterMy uncle and grand-dad both worked as signalmen on British Rail – so in their memories I’m signing the petition. My uncle said privatisation was the worst thing that ever happened.
Francis Saunders, The Hague, NetherlandsI’m in full support of a sensible and fair rail system. Stop them charging us exorbitant fares for travelling on our own railway, and give us back the control.
George Hafiz, PortsmouthPrivatisation without competition is the worst of both worlds.
Helen Saltern, BudeA re-unified rail network just might restore a rail link to North Cornwall.
David Fagan, LiverpoolI’m fed up with privatised rail and being forced to opt for the car too many times.
Louise Kemp, Haywards HeathStop pouring public money into private hands. Run the railways for the people, not profit for a few.
Kieron McCarron, BathEnergy companies as well. Some things are too important to be left to free markets.
Nicholas Ward, CroydonThe country which invented rail travel deserves the best national railway.
Gottfried Brunner, ViennaThe privatisation of BR is an example for these of the Austrian Federal Railways (OBB), which brings a lot of problems.
Ian Clark, AylesburyIt should never have been sold off in the first place, Give it back to the people.
Elliott Clark, CrawleyPublic ownership for public services.
Denise Morell, Newbiggin-by-the-SeaPassengers before profits please.
Leslie Blake, AberdeenThe Tory government still tries to perpetuate the theory that nationalised railways never made a profit. Check out East Coast – in profit since re-nationalisation.
Ann Spicer, CambridgeThey should never have privatised this in the first place. Let’s make it right
Tony Hagon, WickUnder this regime there isn’t any real competition. Let the train companies have to maintain their own permanent way etc. Profits?
Angelo Servini, Haywards HeathLate trains, missed connections daily. There must be a better way. Expensive fares, yet taxpayers have to subsidise their dividends.
Lynda Bowen, TealbyI’m deeply saddened that East Coast has disappeared – such a regressive step.
Karen Donnelly, BradfordThey should never have been privatised. It’s been a disaster from the first. It’s about time service, maintenance and customers were put first.