Jimmy Barrie, AberdeenWhy can’t these damned politicians see that we are being ripped off ? Nationalisation now.
Stan Laight, SheffieldPrivatisation of our railways has been a disaster. Our railways belong in the hands of workers.
William Andrew, HartlepoolUK government – betrayer, liar, murderer.
Dennis Exley, BarnsleyThe East Coast Service is proof that British Rail can be brought back cheaper and more efficient than in the old days.
David Harrison, WashingtonWe need more space to accommodate cycles
Sean Atkinson, GrimsbyPrivatisation was always a bad idea for public services. The private sector still gets subsidies.
Michael Monaghan, HarrogateThe privatised system has failed and will go on failing.
Tony Ash, LondonBring back British Rail.
Carolyn Eaves, HastingsThomas the Tank Engine would do better. Chris Grayling – for goodness sake, get a grip.
Tom Ransom, BrightonLet’s get some pride back.
Yasmin Chotai De Lima , GravesendI take the train every day. It is inefficient and overpriced.
Russell Wilson, DerbyIt should be publicly owned.
Paul Lewis, CrowboroughHigh rail prices, late trains and abuse to passengers. It’s time to bring back British Rail.
Norma Armstrong, MorpethThe current system is fragmented and expensive and confusing when trying to book tickets. We need to have systems and prices similar to those in Europe.
Norman Dodd, Newcastle-upon-TyneEast Coast line is profitable. Why change?
Mark Faulkner, South ElmsallGood Luck.
Ben Dowsett, LondonI’m sick to death of disjointed railways.
Imogen Lloyd, EastleighProvide an integrated and non-profit transport system for a modern Britain.
Janette Scrivens, SalisburyThe money wasted on the whole project of privatisation is criminal. It was cheaper under BR to run the trains.
James Lewis, ChesterAll for this. People not profit.
David Holt, ManchesterLabour force mobility enriches the economy, and depends on affordable transport. The railway re-nationalisation process, which is already under way, needs completing now.
John Suckling, DurhamPublic ownership is the only way of ensuring a reliable, modern, affordable and accessible rail network. East Coast Trains should be seen as an example.
Barbara Jenkins, WakefieldI am a frequent traveller on East Coast mainline and prefer it stays as is.
Terry McKeown, LeedsIt’s not a service any more.
Mark Westendorp, Lyme RegisWe are paying for it anyway so let’s have it back.
Caroline Joyce, LondonI have worked in the rail industry and seen first hand how privatisation and greed has corrupted the industry and the quality of service.
Su Maddock, TorbaySu Maddock is Labour PPC for Torbay. We need more investment in the railways in the Southwest – i.e. an additional line to Plymouth.
Ethan Grant, BathEnd ridiculous train fares for students and everyone else.
Ruth Hirschfield, LiverpoolTransport for people not profiteers.