Richard Buckland, EdinburghI use the East Coast line from time to time and find the service excellent since it was handed back to the public sector.
Marguerite Morgan, Byron BayBritish Rail served a huge and beautiful part of my life. Do not lose it.
Jon Shaw, LondonPrivatisation is not working. There is only one answer.
Callum Hancock, StranraerI want to see the railways act like a service for passengers instead of a business for customers.
Rosemary Catling, CambridgeIt’s just common sense to have a subsidised rail service. Travelling to work and seeing friends should not have to make a profit for shareholders.
Brian Blackett, CramlingtonPlease let us end the fat cats railway.
Liam Mills, PortsmouthPoor services and no pride in the private industry. Bring back BR.
Rob Lucas, Ross-on-WyeThe time has come to undo much of the havoc wrought be the unlamented Margaret Thatcher.
Linda Poulter, LeedsThe railways should be owned by us and any profits reinvested into upgrading the system.
Sean Armstrong, LondonHaving lived and travelled in mainland Europe, I now know we have the worst and worst value trains. It needs to change.
Andree Mehew, LondonBecause it’s the best.
Alan Bettridge, LondonThe worst service since the great days of BR Southern Region.
Jordan Cuff, CorshamBring it back.
James McDonnell, NottinghamA rail network, run for the people, owned by the people.
Keith McKay, LondonRailways should be a national asset, not for shareholders.
Jonathan Butters, LiverpoolThe railways, roads, canals, airports, ports, ferries, electricity, gas and water/sewage should be owned and run by the state for the people.
Andrew Barber, SandyOnly if the right investments are in place and simple fare structures.
Laura Hickin, AlfordIt makes ecological sense to encourage people back onto public transport by simplifying and subsidising the rail system, as in many other countries.
Jane Scott, FleetIt’s time to bring back affordable transport.
Andrew NorrieIn the 21st century progressive nations are turning to integrated, nation-wide railways for efficient, transportation. Why should Britain be the odd one out?
Patrick Hilley, KeighleyGreat idea, about time.
Gordon Charlton, BiddenhamRe-nationalise one of our country’s major resources.
Kingsley Elliff, HalesworthThey should never have been privatised in the first place.
Pauline StephensThe railway system is more expensive now, both in fares and operating costs.
Areeb Aslam, AberdeenEven after having a rail card, a return ticket from Aberdeen to Grantham costs me near to
Jane Morris, BedfordBritish Rail should never have been privatised in the first place.
Arthur Edis, DoncasterIt’s about time we had everything back. We may be able to afford to live then.
Matthew Whelan, LeedsWe need a railway fit for purpose and not only for profit.
Margaret Al-Rekabi, NottinghamWhen British Rail was in existence the price of a journey was set. 1st and 2nd class. Now it is a muddle and many different fares depending on when you book. Not good.
Sarah Haworth, DevonBy the people for the people.