Jennifer Blackburn, NelsonThe Current private companies, especially Northern Fail, are not remotely up to scratch.
Tom Lynchehaun, PrestonLet’s have our railways run the way they should be run.
Byron Pull, ColchesterMonopolistic privatisation doesn’t work. No investment, poor performance and profit grabbing results when you try to create a market that doesn’t exist.
Shane Bradwell, ColchesterConstantly urged to use public transport, whilst it’s considerably cheaper to use the car. Rail fares are a disgrace.
Marilyn Smith, DunmowI was against the idea at the time and it brings me no pleasure to know I have been proved right. It’s broke – let’s fix it.
Michael Reynolds, Newcastle-upon-TyneSince privatisation, fares have increased on a ridiculous level, and not enough is spent on maintenance. Public ownership will mean the ability to drive fares back down.
Steve Green, HastingsMakes no sense to separate trains from rail operators. Especially on a small island like the UK.
Peter Wright, LondonRe-nationalise the railways.
William Hall, DerbyThis country needs to be unified. Bring back BR (BR Blue while you’re at it). One solid fare, not 20 companies claiming they’re the cheapest. Rail for the people.
Roger Carvell, HitchinThe privatisation of the UK’s railways has been a disaster. We pay more than ever in taxes to support private shareholders.
Barry Woodcock, KetteringI am old enough to remember the good old days of BR when we all knew what the fares were without going through different web sites and companies.
Gurmeet Singh, LeedsWe need to save our billions from going to European railway companies and invest in our railways for a better service.
Vincent Gould, SolihullFares are much too high, and the service is inadequate. Re-nationalise now.
Geoffrey Allen, CramlingtonI wholeheartedly support your campaign to re-nationalise the UK rail network.
Penny Jones, LondonOutrageous to have privatised. The rail needed strong reform but not this.
Paul Rocks, StreathamI’ve spent hours and tens of thousands of pounds over the last 10 years on privately-owned trains. The fruits of Southern, FGW & South West trains leaves me unimpressed.
Zach Elsbury, MelbourneThe rot must stop!
Declan Isaac, LeedsStop the price gouging.
Simon Howles, SalfordPrivatisation of the railways was a con, designed to make money for the already wealthy. If I was a thief I’d have more self-respect than the CEOs of the train operators.
Susan GassawayWhat about the Post Office and Royal Mail?
Elisabeth Kiener, Reepham, NorfolkRailways are too important to remain in private ownership.
Mehdi Mir, SheffieldThe government subsidises rail, passengers pay unbelievable fairs and private firms take huge profits.
Annette Lillig, EdinburghRailways should be run for people, not for profit.
Annabel Sanders-Hewett, HitchinThe sooner we can have a nationalised rail service the better. End this ridiculous muddle with fares and stop feeding the shareholders with our money.
Maggie Lewis, Waltham-on-the-WoldsI understand what you mean but I dislike the British Rail tag. Let’s aim a little higher than that.
Rose Pearson, SunderlandPrivatisation has succeeded only in giving us one of the worst rail networks in Europe.
Rachel Cholerton, ReadingFirst Great Western has a shocking service, not worthy of being on the tracks.
David Gallico, RugbyWhy are our fares amongst the most expensive in Europe? Subsidise fares and services, not executive pay and shareholders’ profits.
Tim Pinkney, MorpethPassengers before profit should be the mantra and is key to an integrated transport network.
Gordon Anderson, AberdeenOur transport system is too important to be left in the hands of numerous disparate companies whose only loyalty is to their shareholders.