If the government had pumped the same amount of money into British Rail that it has into the private sector then I’m sure we would have a much better rail system now.

Ken Shillito, Barnsley

Radical change is required.

Martin Whittle, Dawlish

Public service, not private profit

Stephen Pettitt, London

Privatisation has failed. It’s time for a nationalised future.

Paul Stallard, Sheffield

I support your campaign.

Mashood Ahmad, Chorley

I believe in an integrated rail network, run as an entity for the benefit of all, without dividends paid to shareholders.

Susan Forrest, North Berwick

There are so many reasons why this needs to happen.

Rod Munday, Aberystwyth

Since privatisation took over, rail services are rubbish! Bring back proper train services!

Steven Evans

Let’s use the profits for a better service rather than lining the pockets of a few.

Duncan McCallum, Falkirk

It’s one of those things that will never go away. Re-nationalise the railway system and put down new tracks that were ripped up by the Beeching cuts. It’s the future.

Franca Bruno, Castle Douglas

I agree – bring it back to get rid of rip-off prices.

Ashley Jones, Bristol

The SNCF is superb but put together in such a way that it cannot be used as a political pawn and underfunded.

Dominic McCabe, Poole

The carriage works in York were closed at the time of privatisation and rail fares are far too high. A bloody disgrace.

Malcolm Law, York

I’m fighting for this in the Green Party, standing for Euro elections and this will be a campaign issue.

Shirley Ford, South Shields

Privatisation was the death blow to this country’s railways.

Alex Alexandrowicz

I’m living in a town those rogues took the railway away from.

Simon Turner, Higham Ferrers

The present system must be the most inefficient in the world and the poorest value for money.

Colin Bland, Nottingham

I should like to join a group striving to bring back our national train service.

Iris Jefferies, Stroud

I am disabled and need to use the trains.

Dorcas Munday

Definitely re-nationalisation of the railways needs to be made a priority.

Elizabeth Hames, Gainsborough

The sooner the better. It’s got to happen.

William McKenna, Uckfield

Give us back our railways.

Susan Green, London

Privatisation has been a complete waste of time, has not benefited anyone who uses it. It’s turned out worse value for consumers as prices hike and services get worse.

Nicolas Richardson, Cardiff

It would be nice to have the trains back running from Fleetwood to other parts of the country again so that people can travel to work.

Norah Stuchfield, Fleetwood

I work for Network Rail and see first hand how both passengers and staff could and should benefit from a unified railway network.

Jamie Clarke, Leeds

Let’s get back to something that actually works!

John McBride, Coleraine

Yes, I hope this gets the attention it deserves from the government.

Alexander Stelfox, Halifax

I fully agree with bring back British Rail. It was the worst thing the government has ever done, like the rest of public utilities.

Male Byrne, Southampton

I would be so happy to have simpler and consistently priced train tickets.

Alison Cook, Swansea

Why are we not able to emulate European railways?

Tony Galea, London