Michael Orme, Solihull BirminghamIt’s time to re-nationalise.
J G Smid, WansfordPrivatisation made UK rail fares the most expensive in Europe.
Phil Fletcher, BarnetI find current rail prices complete madness. How many drive to work because of them?
Glenn Osborne, Isle Of LewisWe don’t have a railway where I live, but when I go to the mainland I can’t afford to travel anywhere these days.
Saira Gregory, LondonBritish Rail used to be amazing when I was in my 20’s. I’m now 50, and its awful to travel, especially in London – nightmarish in fact.
Gary Hilsdon, BrightonWe should not be making money out of people in this way.
Robin Gell, CardiffWe don’t need the myth of competition, just one efficient unit all working together, run by rail professionals, not bean-counting city types.
David Ward, LondonEnough is enough.
Frank Smith, West BromwichThere are certain services that should be run on a not-for-profit basis because people rely on them, e.g. water, gas, electricity and transport.
Mark Priestley, KentInstead of keeping trying to fill a bucket with a hole, try plugging that hole with some managerial bonuses.
Catherine Heard, BeckenhamI’ve signed this petition to object to fat cat executives making huge profits from privatisation. Where is the promised investment? Bring back affordable fares.
Doug Craner, NottinghamThe public purse is always propping up private business!
Reuben Tyghe, BathMy father worked 30 years for BR. I had pride in what he did. What has become makes me ill.
Marianne Gaskell, WirralI can’t afford days out with my children on the train any more. They’re late, there’s not enough staff and never enough seats. Profits should benefit the country not shareholders.
Howard Gough, WakefieldPrivatisation does not create competition; it creates monopolies.
David SterrattAs well as the high fares and fragmented network, it is the sheer inefficiency and cost of privatisation that annoys me.
Steve Rogers, TotnesThe privatised system is expensive and pointless.
Ellen Woods, BasildonTravelling to London is a rip off.
Michael Kingsnorth, LondonPrivately-run public transport is simply not working. I never had any issues with BR. Bring it back.
Marylyn Edwards, TonbridgeThe railways and all public transport should be for the people, not for profits.
Rob Clayton, DoncasterPrices have soared. Can people earning less than 15 grand a year actually afford the train for a day out or weekend away. No chance It’s too expensive.
Daniel Wellbeloved, LondonGreat idea. Bring back BR.
Peter York, SheffieldTransport is for the people not shareholders.
William Paul, GuildfordCommon sense.
Lawrence O’Donnell, LittleborooughKeep essential public services in the public sector.
Mike Evans, LeominsterPrivatisation rejected by Margaret Thatcher. But John Major pushed it through – with the most ridiculous structure anyone could have devised.
Graham Glover, BradfordYes, let’s do it.
John Hunt, Sutton-in-AshfieldEast Coast. Big mistake by our government but can’t go back to how it was when privatised, Somewhere in the middle?
Aiden Gill, DoncasterLet’s wind down the franchises as they each come to an end. Create a streamlined railway network for Britain again.
Chrissie Chadney, St AlbansOur country deserves a national rail service, subsidised as necessary from the taxes I pay – a good use of my money.