Callum Smith, LondonWe simply must re-nationalise to guarantee fair fares for all.
Julian SrodeckiIf the government needs 70+ academic reports and a year’s success in Oz to put cigarettes in plain boxes, where is the similar level of proof that rail privatisation works?
Joseph Wasnock, Welwyn Garden CityEconomy class is always absolutely packed.
Linda Barker, LeedsRe-nationalise our assets.
Michael Burrows, SwanseaAll privatisation is robbery, making people pay twice for the service. Otherwise fares would get cheaper and they don’t.
Nadir Khan, LondonI am absolutely disgusted as these corporations have left the average Joe to suffer ridiculous rates.
Andy Meikle, BexleyheathAny profits should be ploughed back into the business – not shared out amongst already fat fat-cats,
Maggi Bevan, ReadingIn order to get a joined up approach to routes, safety, running times, rural service etc. – we need nationalisation.
David Kent, PrescotThe British railway system should be in public hands. Most of what was closed by Beeching should be re-opened, as people live in those isolated places now with poor public transport.
Peter Burns, GatesheadI’ve travelled on GNER, National Express and ECML and the service is better in public hands. Keep it that way.
Joseph Bown, ChesterfieldThe East Coast line has proved that it can work and would work. Also they should kick this high speed rubbish in touch as well.
Stephen Clandfield, LondonLet’s put passengers before shareholders’ dividends
Alex Granville, LondonWe’re paying for the service and for the profits for the rich.
Thomas CoyleThe Intercity 125 and 225 trains are still top thanks to British Rail.
Mahmoud Cassim, TranentBring Back BR.
Barry Footers, SkegnessIt’s a national disgrace that a profit-making line be put into the hands of the City instead of being used to ensure a better service. That’s typical of Cameron.
Daniel Whatmuff, London£249 for return from London to Leeds. Privatisation of the rail networks just doesn’t work in the best interests of the public.
Michael Morgan, DoncasterRun railways like the East Coast line that is efficient, effective, comfortable, reliable and staffed by pleasant and good-humoured people and makes a profit. Do it now.
Jonathan Wise, DursleyCompare with any other railway in Europe, all state run and better.
Steve Clarke, Milton KeynesProfits would be better used on more trains, services and tracks alongside current lines. No to HS2.
Rona Sharp, IpswichPrivatisation has delivered disjointed services and poor value for money. We can do better than this.
Marie Hughes, SouthwellAs a regular user of the East Coast line, I fervently want the line to remain in public hands.
Colin Foxton, NorthallertonAnd the bacon sandwiches!
John Peter Anderson, Newcastle-upon-TyneLet us see a genuine transport system made for the 21st Century. Britain is way behind Europe in rail travel. Think people not profit.
Tim Gingell, LondonPrivatisation has never worked, and is expensive for the rail user, as well as being stupidly over-complicated
C Prime, NewarkKeep ticket prices low.
David John Tyas, HolmfirthPlease bring back British Rail or British Railways as it was called.
Brian Wakeling, KeighleySafety first, service second, re-investment in infrastructure third, profits last.
Jonathan Ravenhill Lloyd, HastingsProfits are like rust to public services.
David Jackson, Stony StratfordThe Will Hutton article (Sunday 24 August, The Observer) makes perfect sense.