Matt Murphy, BristolEverything that was privatised by the Tory slugs in the 80s and 90s should have been re-nationalised soon after.
Martin Tulloch, LondonIt is unacceptable that we have the most expensive rail system in Europe by a significant margin, yet blatant profiteering is happening within the current rail operators.
Anne Martin, KirkcaldyI miss opportunities provided by trains. I can’t afford them now.
Lindsay McDougall, CramlingtonA totally integrated system makes much more sense.
Mary Finnigan, BristolFares from Bristol to anywhere are astronomical.
Gurdave Gill, SidcupThe same management consultants, McKinsey, who planned rail privatisation are doing the same to NHS.
Vincent MorrisPut it right. Like everything else, capitalism has gone so so wrong.
Danny BarrettBrilliant idea. I agree 100%!
Patrick Spain, Milton KeynesYes to re-nationalisation, but I do think they should be run for profit, with profits used for re-vamping our railway lines and stations, future and for re-opening lines.
Andrew Cooper, WiganThe railways need to be brought back to the people.
Brian Moverley, NottinghamPrivatisation means costly, ineffective, inefficient services. The only winners are the shareholders and overpaid management.
Ray Durie, LiverpoolThe public should not pay fares until trains are from this century and they have adequate space for the relevant number of passengers at the right time of day.
Adrian Wymann,For an expat like me, coming home to the privatised railways is a bigger shock every year.
Ann Foster, LiverpoolWe used to provide non-stop InterCity services, had lots of local services, allowed any route and had routes to holiday destinations. Who said we don’t need these anymore?
Michael Kingsnorth, LondonPrivately-run public transport is simply not working. I never had any issues with BR. Bring it back.
Helen O’Neill, GranthamJust look at countries with cheap, efficient national railways.
Alexander Hedley, Newcastle-upon-Tynewhy on earth did the Tories sell off the East Coast main line except for political dogma and to line the pockets of their cronies?
Jimmy McGurk, LivingstonI can remember when British Rail ran things and there were cancellations and late arrivals, but privatisation ruined the service to all but the folk who made a killing from it.
Ray Barker, LondonKeep infrastructure for the benefit of the people.
Paul Riches, PaigntonAs well as rail, nationalise the bus and bring back the National Bus Company. Our infrastructure will then improve and we the people will be able to travel for work and leisure.
Derek Wagstaff, PlymouthBring back British Rail, run by the people for the people at a profit for the people not private business.
Linda Cornall, PeterboroughWe need a joined-up service.
Hugo Rogers, NewburyYes, but we need more lines re-opened (and not HS2) to create more capacity.
Jennifer Macrae, SalisburyPrices are too high. The leg room is designed for anyone under 5ft and anything over that causes a lot of pain and discomfort.
Bruce Cooper, Herne BayAny profit should be re-invested, not lining the pockets of owners.
Ian Sambrook, BilstonTake back what is ours., which was stolen.
Ian Hardy, CambridgeSelling British Rail was the worst thing John Major’s government did. Vandalism! The East Coast mainline shows public ownership can work when the right people run it.
Paul Churchill, PeterboroughPeople can no longer tolerate the cost of travel.
Stephen Roach, HaverfordwestHear me, you wrangling pirates that fall out in sharing that which you have pillaged from me. (Richard III, William Shakespeare)
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.