James Lewis, BarnsleyI am sick of these massive corporations who charge a fortune and can’t even provide a half decent service.
A S, GlasgowI love trains. Why oh why was such a lovely industry privatised and now used for profit only? Bring back British Rail.
Annie Thompson, PortsmouthStop the theft.
Eric Gillespie, MorpethWhere franchise owners, like the previous East Coast holder, fail, and a government team takes over, then runs it well and profitably, it should remain in public ownership.
Vivienne Roberts, LondonPrivatisation has been a complete failure, inept, heavily subsidised and confusing.
Billie Reynolds, ReadingBritish Rail was a public asset which has been given to private companies to exploit to make profit. Bring it back into public ownership now.
Rosie Butterworth, OrpingtonNationalised services are more accountable, therefore provide better service and are more cost-effective.
Mohammed Zulkernain, SloughBring back British Rail, when open return tickets were the norm.
Sean Armstrong, LondonHaving lived and travelled in mainland Europe, I now know we have the worst and worst value trains. It needs to change.
Dave Ayres, Milton KeynesComment not needed – The problems are obvious without even looking.
Trevor Clowes, CreweJohn Major should hang his head in shame!
Sydney Hobson, LeedsI want all utilities back in public ownership and without giving any compensation.
Yvonne Clark, OrpingtonBritish Rail was better than being privatised.
James Hughes, LondonThe rail companies are now subsidised by six times the amount they were under state ownership. This could be used to improve the service and save tax.
Dean Riedener, PembrokeJust bring it back. It doesn’t need shareholders. It needs cheaper fares.
Ben Eastwood, Potters BarI pay £215.00 a month for my ticket from Potters Bar to Blackfriars. Trains are consistently delayed, cancelled and overcrowded. How can a price increase be justified?
Aidan Wright, PlymouthBring back British Rail. Privatisation has been a disaster.
Roy Eyley, FarnsfieldAbout time too.
Jeremy Stein, LondonFree public transport for all.
Donald Jessiman, ReigateAt last. A movement to put transport back where it belongs – with the public. Let’s bring an end to this disastrous privatisation.
Alan Harrison, WalsallRail is a natural monopoly and pseudo-competition is a nonsense. Bring back BR.
Saffron Swansborough, HerstmonceuxI heard about this campaign group on the Today programme recently. The spokesperson was terrific. I sympathise with the disgruntled Southern staff too.
Pauline StephensThe railway system is more expensive now, both in fares and operating costs.
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.
Mildred Matosic, BoltonThe daily battle of trying to get to work by train has become harder and more difficult and increases day by day. This message has been repeated for years.
Simon Herbert, LondonIt can’t happen soon enoug. Imagine what a mess this franchising obsession will make of HS2.
Stephen Dixon, HebburnA key strategic resource that needs government ownership and control with a not-for-profit ethos.
Richard Hanks, SheffieldPeople before profit!
Barrie Hood, Newton AycliffeIt’s the only way you will ever get an efficient rail system.
Aude MortonFor a first world country, we have a third world travel service.