Michael Monaghan, HarrogateThe privatised system has failed and will go on failing.
Moira Gommon, BirkenheadBring back British Rail!
Katrina Dorman, LiverpoolIt’s simply not possible to deliver effective services to stakeholders whilst maximising profits for shareholders. All the evidence available proves this point. BBBR.
Wayne Elsworth, PlymouthAs a regular rail user of Great Western between Paddington and Plymouth, I find it slower and stupidly expensive with the same 40 year old trains and no plans to improve it.
Peter Taggart, WorthingThe constant disregard for passengers is disgusting. Trains miss stops leaving passengers waiting just to arrive on time. And there’s no fines.
Anne Lawrie, WellingboroughPrivate companies shouldn’t be profiting from public services.
Tony Burton, RomfordI used to be a signalman when it was a proper railway, when it was BR, not like it is now.
Steven Edwards, LondonStop lining the pockets of the rich from our essential public services.
Ethan Grant, BathEnd ridiculous train fares for students and everyone else.
Steve Tolton, HockleyI would like to see our railways supported more effectively by our government to reflect the critical role railways play economically and socially.
John Price, LiverpoolBring it back.
Natasha Thomas, HaverfordwestI don’t use the train very often but when I do, travelling from West Wales is calamitous at best. Re-nationalisation is a total no-brainer.
Nicholas Stamper, EpsomTake the power away from the few and give it to the many. Rise comrades.
Julian Balmford, AylesburyMaybe if we achieve this then we can start with the Water Companies?
John Pallister, HullAs the railway is a public service, it should be owned by the public.
Ray Butler, ManchesterHow much improvement in services could have been funded by the wasteful franchise process?
Chris Hoy, LeedsIt’s about re-nationalised British Rail. Run transport services for the people who use them, not the directors.
David Stockham, BristolRail privatisation has only benefited the TOC’s and their shareholders. No more political ideology. Bring back British Rail and a unified, efficiently-run railway.
Jill Baxter, EdinburghTrain travel should be affordable for everyone, including commuters who often have no choice but to travel by rail to get to work efficiently. Renationalise now.
Suzie Woods, SheffieldPrivatisation was always a huge mistake. Let’s right the wrong now.
Eleanor Wood, Hope ValleyThe fragmenting of our rail services since privatisation has caused chaos. It wasn’t perfect before but could have been improved more efficiently as a single system.
Christa Munro, DorsetHow can these rail companies justify the massive price of train travel? BBBR.
Debbie Waldon, BrightonIf we’d subsidised BR the way we subsidise the private companies it would have been the best service in the world.
Peter Davis, LeicesterSome rail operators are operating trains that are so over-full they must be breaking H and S regulations. There should be refunds for passengers without seats.
Anita Hambly, CorbyIt’s time to put people before profit. I have bought so many tickets then stood in the doorway of the carriage for the length of journey.
Fernando Hernandez, LondonRe-nationalise now.
Jennifer Perry, SheffieldFor profit is not good for the public. The public need transport.
Carole Green, YorkEast Coast is an example of how much better it is not to have the railway privatised. The further advantage there used to be of one unified system would be welcome.
Tristan Tozer, PlymouthIn a modern era like today, we strive to have better and reasonable transportation. Let’s get on track.
Margaret Campbell, Whitley BayServices are deteriorating rapidly. Stops on Newcastle to Kings Cross have reduced, therefore taking longer to reach destinations, e.g. Letchworth and Stevenage.