Aaron o’Sullivan, GlenarmAs a young person who never experienced British Rail, I see it as a really positive thing for the country and would love to see it’s reestablishment.
Martyn Williams, NantwichLet’s get people back on trains.
Martin Putt, South PethertonI back nationalised rail services as I am a passenger who has experienced high ticket prices, uncomfortable seating and delays many times.
Tina Golden, BridportI do not understand why we have to pay for our rail travel and also for the profits and shareholders gains – and some overly-paid, incompetent CEOs.
Cathy Wilson, LiverpoolYou can’t control what you don’t own. Transport is a social service, part of a civilised society. All profits are needed for re-investment, Low Fares, good conditions.
Oliver BullAll UK railways should be publicly owned instead of giving companies (many of which of foreign) our money.
Stephen Bellamy, HarrogateThe railways should be re-nationalised as they can be run far more efficiently with more profits to the state and less subsidies costing the taxpayer.
Mike Falchikov, EdinburghTotal re-nationalisation is probably unfeasible. Infrastructure (Railtrack) should be publicly-owned.
Gerry Norvill, LowestoftBring back British Rail to make fares fairer.
Tom Hillard, ChepstowA bad decision. Reverse it.
Marie McCahery, BradfordThere are so many social and environmental benefits from having a well-used railway system. It is not suitable to be run by short-termist corporations.
Steven Lock, WareRail privatisation is for the benefit of shareholders and people like Richard Branson.
Leighton Lewis, AberdarePrivatisation only lets ministers obtain public funds to line their pockets.
Sarah Shahid, SheffieldI would like to bring back British Rail, as it will then be affordable for all and be a massive tourism boost. We would have a decent rail system like other countries.
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.
Pauline Metcalfe, JarrowRailways need to be in the public domain, not private for shareholders benefit.
David Holmes, LydneyThere’s too much subsidy paid for a lousy service.
John Nicholls, TuxfordI have always felt that it is wrong to privatise any public service and can’t wait to see the result of this petition.
Leslie Platt, TarporleyInitially I was against re-nationalisation, but enough is enough.
William Burgess, RotherhamNationalised East Coast line shows what can be done.
K Dietz, DunbarTransport should not be privatised. Look at the mess it has become when accountability is to shareholders instead of to passengers.
Andrew Barber, SandyOnly if the right investments are in place and simple fare structures.
Terry Wood, ChesterBring it on.
Ian Stewart, RushdenBring back a railway not dominated by the profit margin.
Owen Dodson, LeedsThe private sector is renowned for not being able to run the railways without massive support from the Public Purse.
Roy Whittles, HuddersfieldWhy should we pay subsidies to these companies in order that they can make a profit?
Christine & Vic Taylor, NottinghamBring back BR, and just manage it properly – you don’t need private firms for that.
Kai Motta, KentOne of the best ideas I’ve heard in a long while.
Andy Elliott, BelfastThe system is far too complicated and expensive.
Derek Wickham, OxtedPublic service, not private profit.