Derek Sadler, MorpethWe should run our railways on a not-for-profit basis. It works in Europe.
Andy Cope, LiverpoolA lot of our industries need re-nationalising, starting with rail.
James Ward, ManchesterTrain stations and train lines – no thank you. Railway stations and railway lines – yes please.
Lindis Percy, HarrogateOh please, let’s hope this happens.
John Leyland, WiganTrain travel has become a ridiculously expensive, uncomfortable and unpleasant experience. It wasn’t always so. I support the return of British Rail.
Joe Beamish, TorquayPrivatisation was forced on us for cheaper fares and modernisation. We have gone backwards massively in both these steps. Bring back British Rail.
Mark Bretel, BirminghamNo to private profiteers.
Kathryn Read, NottinghamPlease can we get things joined up again. I am fed up with a rail network using different operators and shopped out maintenance. It was better before.
Simon West, LondonPrivatisation clearly has not worked — our trains are more expensive and provide worse service than those in mainland Europe. We need to re-take control of them.
Sam Hayes, ManchesterWith so much direct and indirect subsidy, the idea that the railway isn’t already nationally funded is laughable. Let’s take charge if we’re going to pay for it anyway.
Elizabeth Moffat, NottinghamI’m totally disgusted that Virgin and Stagecoach will be taking over the running of East Coast Trains. It’s all downhill from now.
Michael Schouten, BrightonCut fares not staff.
Elisabeth Kiener, Reepham, NorfolkRailways are too important to remain in private ownership.
Roshan Tajapra, LondonYou know something is going wrong when it is cheaper to drive to work than take the train.
Juliette Burton, EdinburghI travel on the trains a lot. I spend as much on rent as I do on trains per month. Why do we spend so much for a greener way to travel? Look at Europe’s train prices.
Beverley Clark, HartlepoolBrilliant initiative to try to Bring back British Rail. Good luck. It’s the best idea I have heard in years.
Robin Wells, WimborneIt’s a no-brainer.
Ben Hooke, NorwichAnd while you’re at it, please bring back trains with windows you can open, not air-con, so we can really enjoy the journeys breathing fresh air.
Joanne Cummins, LondonTravel is a necessity, a public service. No one should expect to make money out of it, and those who do should not be permitted to be in charge of it.
Mike Falchikov, EdinburghTotal re-nationalisation is probably unfeasible. Infrastructure (Railtrack) should be publicly-owned.
Frank Nicholas AdamWith a reintegrated railway system, the bureaucracy could be cut benefiting the normal people in society.
Robert Eadie, GlasgowTransport for the working man/woman is too important to leave to the greed of private enterprise.
Richard Jones, St HelensBring back BR. Run the trains for the people.
Joan Young, Newcastle-upon-TyneI support the re-nationalisation of railways as an intelligent transport policy.
Danny Gazzi, LondonIt would cost nothing to re-nationalise franchises when they expire. And most people want our railways back in our hands.
Stuart Flude, DurhamWe simply must fight for a better life.
Tamir Somerville, VancouverI’m not from the UK. In fact, I’ve never visited. Nonetheless, I possess great respect for the BR system of old. Bring back British Rail, bring back the age of the train.
Stephen Rollason, ExmouthOne should not make profit out of public transport.
Frances McGinlay, LargsJust bring it back.
Rohan Mehra, PurleyWe should look to countries like Japan, Germany and France for ideas on how to run our railways.