L Frishwasser, BathPublic transportation is just that; delivering a PUBLIC service, not just profits for a few shareholders.
Ralph Baxter MBE, NorthamptonIf nationalised East Coast can make a profit then stop subsidising private companies and bring pack a joined-up transport system.
Ian Oage, BristolThe only way to save the railways and to have a safe and cost-effective transport network.
John Raynor, LutonRe-nationalise energy as well.
Aron BuchneaBR was the best railway in the world and as a rail fan I want it back.
Ron Lawley, Haywards HeathI agree with this idea. Let’s have a joined-up rail system run for the people.
Robin Atkins, WeymouthHow can this fragmented, disorganised system give value for money to the taxpayers supporting and passengers using it, when so much is spent on administration and profits?
David Otterson, BillinghamUK railways are years behind most developed countries. There is little incentive for investment in the current fragmented set-up with relatively short franchises.
Bill Pearson, LondonRe-nationalise the railways and the utilities. Prosecute the spivs!
Neil Sheehan, MerseysideI’m a former rail commuter but I still want to see the return to a nationalised rail industry.
Dave Llewellyn, CambridgeSort it out, we should be proud of our railways.
Linda Poulter, LeedsThe railways should be owned by us and any profits reinvested into upgrading the system.
David Simm, WarringtonWhat has happened with the East Coast main line proves privatisation is not progress.
Alix Heywood, HolmfirthPlease.
Phillip Pritchard, EdgbastonWe need an integrated national rail system. It is the only rational answer to the current chaos.
Steven Peacock, ChelmsfordBefore our national rail system becomes exclusively only for the rich and famous, re-nationalise it for affordable travel for everyone.
Mike Higgins, ShrewsburyHow can a fragmented railway system possibly be efficient?
Henry Winterbourne, High WycombeYes, bring back BR – much better days.
Mike Brotherton, BrightonRail travel for people, not shareholders.
David Ellershaw, High BenthamI’m sick of the cost of train tickets.
Dympna Child, WareEnough is Enough. Stop robbing people and making their lives a misery. All everyone wants is to be able to get to their job at an affordable cost.
Brian Major, KnebworthAll public utilities should be nationalised, starting with the railways.
Richard Care, LeedsBring it back for the people.
William Paddock, EdinburghIf only British Rail had got the subsidies all these private railway companies receive, what a network we could have had.
Chris Smith, NelsonPrivatisation has been a typical Tory scam.
James Sheehy, BournemouthI can only hope that my single signature could one day pave a way to a public transport system that works, instead of the money-spinning business that we have now.
Chris Lindon, SheffieldOur train services are appalling, woefully inadequate, always late, expensive and only increasing in cost year upon year. Trains are a necessity and should be re-nationalised.
Charlotte Warne Thomas, LondonFed up with the swindle of private corporations creaming off public subsidy and providing shoddy service!
John Conley, RosythCrap service from the mainline companies except from East Coast. I wonder why.
Judith Maizels, BusheyTrains should be a public service designed and operated for the benefit of passengers, not as a means of filling profiteers’ pockets with our hard-earned cash.