Dr Adrian Morgan, RiponA railway is a social service and should be not-for-profit, at the lowest possible fares for all. Britain’s railway system is too expensive for many buying on the day.
Anna Harrison-Melville, AshfordThe responsibility for our railways should be in one hand and accountable to the people.
Ali Nariman, LeatherheadI think it is time the government re-nationalises the railways. We need real nationalisation, not the ‘Great British Railways’ nonsense.
Peter Griffiths, LondonMuch of our railway system is nationalised – but to continental countries rather than the UK.
David Carter, WakefieldFar more cost-effective than the present arrangement.
Jayne Carter, Weston super MareCommuting on modern trains costs more than driving. How can this be moral? Privatisation was a horrible mistake and should never have been done.
Bree Allen, HarrogateThe state of National Rail is absolutely appalling.
Graham Bowden, Ashford, KentThis should be done after the next general election. Bring back British Rail – that would make jobs and be better for everyone.
David James, LeedsEssential services should be run by the public for the public. Profits and subsidies should be ploughed back in and not go into the pockets of private investors.
Richard Carnill, WorthingFares have become too expensive. The railways should work for the benefit of the community, not to reward shareholders. Customer service at the moment is non-existent.
Jeff Fox, HuddersfieldPrivatisation was never the right idea.
Loretta Pattison, StreetLet’s have one form of transport in this country run properly please.
Charlie Sutherland-Boyce, LivingstonDespite the curly sandwiches, they still provide a cheaper and more efficient service.
Peter Stoodley, BradfordNo compensation for any of the companies currently running the railways. They’ve had quite enough already.
Eriks Teteris, ReadingHow could anyone have tried to privatise, and make what is a core service to the nation a profit making industry? Now there’s a good idea to make it all go wrong.
Mike Vyvyan, ScarboroughEast Coast has shown the way – now let’s see the politicians follow.
Marilyn Riches, PortsmouthShould be non profit making Any profit ploughed back into the business.
G Hanham, Berwick-upon TweedI am old enough to know how good our rail network was when it was a public service and a critical part of our infrastructure. It’s about time we returned to that ethos.
Jack Holden, BarnsleyThey should never have been privatised in the first place.
Chris Mandaza, BirminghamWe need one rail system for simplicity, convenience and efficiency, not the profit-oriented system we have.
Kevin O’Connor, LondonThe present railway system is an grossly over-charged and poorly staffed system that only puts profits before people. Re-nationalisation now.
Jack Christie, AberdeenIt is now a privilege to commute. I want this to change for me, my family and my community!
Lee Bryer, GraysI really do not agree with ridiculous rail prices any more.
Perryn Biggs, OswestryPrivatisation has not worked.
Andrew Remedios, BrightonNo more subsidies to fat cat franchise owners. We need a public transport system fit for public use.
Roger Philpott, CheltenhamArriva UK’ is a subsidiary of ‘Deutsche Bahn’ and is entirely owned by the German state: So yes, the UK government does believe in nationalisation but by anyone but us.
Paul Burgess, CaerphillyStrategic transport planning has given way to a farcical face-saving exercise. Rivals competing on the same tracks will never work.
Carl Nickson, LiverpoolIt’s about time people over profits was something we hear every single day in politics.
Matt Wynne, LeedsWe are nothing but cows being milked dry. The British railway network is now nothing more than a private business with quarterly targets to meet at the expense of commuter.
Joy Edwards, CodsallIt has been proven that a privatised railway is neither efficient nor reasonably priced. Put it back into public ownership.