Lyndon Hughes, HorshamBritish Rail should never have been dismantled in the first place.
Andrew Mackie, DundeeI currently can’t buy a house because the train fare for my wife to attend university is too high, over 3 grand a year. That’s more than 12% of my yearly income.
Mel Robinson, LeedsI’ve been a railway lover for over 60 years. I still mourn the Beeching cuts, which many times have been proved to be a disaster. I abhor privatisations.
Alex Lewis, BangorDo we not owe this to the future generations? I miss the scene of an InterCity liveried train whizzing past the rural coastlines. British Rail all the way.
Steve Petty, ManchesterIt can’t be right that it’s cheaper to fly from Manchester to Edinburgh or London than to go by train.
Martin Newins, ShrewsburyIt was the worst thing ever, selling off BR.
Mark Westendorp, Lyme RegisWe are paying for it anyway so let’s have it back.
Iain McMurray, KilmarnockGreat idea.
Brian Cobb, Newton AbbotWhat a mess.
Faith Bennett, BristolIt makes sense to me.
Rob Clayton, DoncasterPrices have soared. Can people earning less than 15 grand a year actually afford the train for a day out or weekend away. No chance It’s too expensive.
Christine Hall, ChristchurchBritish Rail should be brought back as soon as possible. Privatisation has been a disaster. National Rail for people not private profit.
Ken Shillito, BarnsleyIf the government had pumped the same amount of money into British Rail that it has into the private sector then I’m sure we would have a much better rail system now.
Iain Bowley, NorthwichJust the ticket.
Chris Calo, Harleston, NorfolkYes, re-nationalise it now.
Fran Waight, HertfordWe would have a better and cheaper railway if it was re-nationalised.
Lucy Caithness, LondonThe lack of communication between private network operators has left train journeys devoid of the human touch that it once had as British Rail.
Steve Austin, BirminghamIt’s wrong that we subsidise the railways only for private business to make huge profits for themselves.
Dominic BeamanPlease make British Rail about safely transporting people again. It’s all about companies making money now.
Ann Scott, BirminghamAnything would be an improvement and one single operation would make booking easier. People not profits should be the top priority for such services.
Paul Smith, WarringtonToo much money going in the wrong pockets.
Jacob Colclough, Stoke-on-TrentThere was more efficient running of trains back then and there were proper locomotives.
Donald Peddie, SunburyIt’s Britain’s shame and we still subsidise it.
Stuart Pratley, LewesPublic transport, not private profit.
Steve Lewzey, EdenbridgeThe railways should be run for the good of the user not for private profit
Vasant Chotai, EdmontonBritish Rail services were more efficient and cheaper. Bring back British Rail.
Aaron Fry, PlymouthThis should be affordable for everyone and not just the rich.
Richard Beastall, NottinghamBring back BR.
Peter Stratton, CardiffNothing owned by the state should be allowed to be sold off unless a general referendum is held for each of the sales.
Mary Andrews, PortsmouthTo travel by rail is too expensive. Some corporation is getting richer off the backs of people who need to travel by rail. It has got to stop and the railways given back.