I cannot see the point in taking profits out of what should be a public service. It costs far more now for far less value.

Niall Clifford, Stoke-sub-Hamdon

To run a successful economy a fast, efficient and cheap nationally-operated and integrated railway system is one of the most important strategic requirements.

William Edwards, Darlington

It has priced normal earners out of the commuters’ market

Aisling Leyden, Kettering

Why on earth did we ever privatise the rail network? We have the only private network in Europe and it’s the worst run. Stop emulating America. BBBR!

Dale Barnard, Glasgow

I’d love to see the old 91s and also the old locos back and also nice to see some new BR AC/DC locos.

Luca Jeffery, Rotherham

East Coast is the example to prove that nationalised rail is the only way forward, to keep pace with the rest of the world.

Frederick Wintersgill, Cramlington

I live a 50 minute train ride from London. I will never work there. Could never afford the season ticket.

Ben Hall, Haywards Heath

This cannot go on. It won’t be worth going to work soon!

Richard Clark, Liverpool

The only people who will benefit from this are the shareholders who will be fleecing the general public.

Tim Zacharia, Croydon

Considering the public already subsidises the rail network 3-4 billion a year, yet fares continue to rise. The entire rail network should be standardised to public good.

Ethan Radford, Nottingham

The current way is not working. Unification, nationalisation, organisation.

Julie Hills, Liverpool

Re-nationalising will only benefit the railways.

Chris Hambly, Kingsteignton

The privatisation of national infrastructure has a conflict of interest at its core. Private companies are obliged to maximise shareholder returns above all else.

Ian Cowmeadow, London

High travel costs meant I had to give up a great job I love, instead of returning to work after maternity. Please tell me how the government supports working mums.

Carol Frazer, Haywards Heath

The current rail franchise system is horrendous and poorly managed.

Paul Tandy, Cheltenham

I prefer BR to be re-nationalised, because in other EU countries the railways are state-owned.

Jonathan Wang, Liverpool

Public services should never be privatised.

David Batten, Coventry

Save our railways.

Zoe Pearson, Exmouth

Services by the people for the people. Over £2 for a cup of tea on some of our trains.

A Tan

Give us back our railways.

Robert Robinson, London

Poor, poor service.

Dan Rees, Swansea

Late, 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.

David Heading, Birmingham

Transport is a key piece of national infrastructure. It has no business being run for profit in the private sector.

Stuart Bishop, Manchester

Public ownership of a public service.

James Biddlecombe, Banbury

Bring back common sense rail travel.

William Kerr, Ellon

Let’s have a rail service and not a privatised joke that fills the pockets of a few fat cats.

Patricia Stevens, Newcastle

It’s time we got back to basics. One network with a commitment to providing an efficient service without the need to rip off the passengers. Bring back British Rail.

Chrissie Storey, Morden

As a regular commuter, I often have to face delays, rising fares and poor quality of services. Let’s make a change.

Matthew Culley, Barrow-in-Furness