David Heading, BirminghamLate, packed, dirty and over-priced. I used to do regular trips from Birmingham to Bournemouth, but when it can cost £94 I can’t afford it.
Ben Gibbons, BristolReverse everything done by Thatcher.
Meg Gain, Stratford-upon-AvonA confusing plethora of train companies and fares which does little for the customer.
John Smith-Warren, WakefieldIn modern countries we have a right for education, health care and good transport. A nationalised rail infrastructure is the only way to complete the triangle.
John Selby, LondonI’m fed up with the mess of franchises that all seem to rip us off.
Andrew Bell, DelamereEnough is Enough. Bring back British Rail.
Darren Johnson, ShaftesburyWhat a joke.
Jonathan Brown, LondonAside from the economic case, there is something incredibly romantic about travelling on a railway system that is collectively owned by every British citizen.
Caroline Pickering, NorthallertonThe success of the East Coast Line clearly demonstrates how much better the railways are in public ownership.
Christine Beveridge, LochgellyBring it on – as soon as possible.
Thomas CoyleBoot Arriva out ASAP!
Tim Brown, LeedsEnough of high priced and shoddy services for the traveller.
Martin McCloghry, BrentfordThe public are being ripped off again and again.
N Power, ManchesterThey should never have been Beechingised in the first place, and put freight back on the rail.
David Jaggs, BillingtonI’m wholeheartedly behind this campaign.
Penny Jones, PembrokeshireTrains are the best.
Geoff Gilham, SittingbourneNationalisation needs to happen.
Helen O’Neill, GranthamJust look at countries with cheap, efficient national railways.
Elizabeth Musgrove, MiddlesbroughEast Coast is good and should not be put out to tender when previous contractors have failed. Re-nationalise the system.
Matt Murphy, BristolEverything that was privatised by the Tory slugs in the 80s and 90s should have been re-nationalised soon after.
Owen Dodson, LeedsThe private sector is renowned for not being able to run the railways without massive support from the Public Purse.
Chris Allan, DundeeCurrent system of franchises has failed. Time for a rethink.
Tarquin Gotch, LewesIt could not be worse than Southern Rail.
Lorraine Hewitt, Newcastle-upon-TyneWe need a cohesive reliable train service that is affordable to users. Privatisation has not worked.
Ricky MillingI would love to go to explore England more during the weekends, but the price of travel just stops me. This is why rural towns and villages are closing down.
Dylyn Dalton, LondonPlease bring back British Rail and with reasonable prices too.
James Ford, ReadingBring public services in house.
Nick Thomas, TelfordFor cheaper tickets and a joined-up service.
Francis Saunders, The Hague, NetherlandsI’m in full support of a sensible and fair rail system. Stop them charging us exorbitant fares for travelling on our own railway, and give us back the control.
Dave Gonzalez, OxfordshireLet’s fix this. One of the biggest mistakes in the ’90s.