Peter Sutton, Byford, AustraliaBring back British Railways
Hilary James, DonegalIt’s high time ticketing/pricing was unified. It’s the 21st century – people shouldn’t have to jump through hoops to book a train journey.
Dermot Killingley, Newcastle-upon-TyneEvery time I hear “Thank you for choosing to travel XYZ”, I think “But I didn’t choose! If I really had the choice I’d be travelling British Rail.”
Emma Macbeth, OxfordI once tried to get a refund at Liverpool Street for a ticket I’d bought in Luton. That experience alone is enough to make me think this madness must end.
David Wallis, GranthamThe current mess is exactly that – a mess.
Chris Gray, InverbervieThe British rail network is an embarrassment in comparison to most EU countries, with high fares and minimal services.
Islam Mohammed, BirminghamIt’s clear the re-nationalisation of the railways will lead to a more reliable, effective and affordable rail service. Privatisation is profiteering at taxpayers’ expense.
Sue Brooks, HarlowI’m fed up with trains being late, dirty seats, and the price of tickets. I travel from Harlow to Great Yarmouth and it’s gone from under £40 to nearly £57. That’s disgusting.
Julietta Cochrane, LondonWe deserve and need affordable and effective public services, driven not for profit but for the good of the wider community including the reduction of traffic.
Alberto Torres, LondonRailways are a natural monopoly and should be subsidised by the state. No more profit before people. Nationalise the railways.
Linda Macfarlane, WoodbridgeI’m fed up with disjointed rail services and prices.
Michael Brown, South ShieldsThis should never have been privatized in the first place. It was paid for by taxes – our taxes.
Michael McClean, HamburgAs a proud Brit on the continent, the state and price of UK trains is appalling. Profit for a few and misery for us. No competition and no incentive to improve or reduce prices.
Colin Pottle, WellingboroughWellingborough to Shrewsbury return £128, Wellingborough to Birmingham return £53.60, Birmingham to Shrewsbury return £16.00. Now how does that work out?
Susan Turner, YorkThe present system needs to change.
Carmel Cadden, LondonRe-nationalise the railways. Renew East Coast’s contract to continue running that service in the interests of the people of this country.
Bradley Reynolds, BirminghamI was born in 1996 so wasn’t there to witness British Rail, but still think it’s a good idea to stop the overpriced complications that we have today.
Patrick Oakes, BaildonPrivatisation of the railways has proved to be a failure. Re-nationalise now.
Robert Street, DronfieldThe East Coast Line shows how successful public ownership can be, ploughing profits back into the Treasury. Privatisation is a failed ideology.
Christine Sweeney, DurhamPrivatisation is a mess. It’s just ripping off the public and taxpayers.
Andrew Cartwright, ChesterWe need transport for the public, not transport for private profit.
James Dinsdale, MiddlesbroughPrivatisation does not work. The gas and electricity proves that we are all being ripped off.
Anthony John Adamson, Stanleystop the fares rip-off. Give us back our railways.
Stephen Riley, ClevelandA complete and utter shambles caused by incompetent and corrupt politicians.
Jeremy Evans, BrightonI love nationalised trains.
Marie Smith, DurhamI believe strongly that all public transport, and particularly the rail network, should be nationalised.
Harrison Connor, BasingstokeBritish Rail was good. They should never have privatised the railways because the fares cost so much.
Rebecca Roseff, ColwallThe highest fares in Europe, and the money goes to profit not improvements. Re-nationalise now.
Corin Fairchild, DunblanePromises, promises, promises – but never any delivery to those of us who don’t live in Glasgow or Edinburgh. Cancellations or lack of rolling stock every single day.
Eloise MacKenzie, BrightonSouthern Rail are bloodsuckers, money hungry.