Robin Lee, LochwinnochNationalise the whole thing, undo the Beeching cuts and then expand the network!
Matt Campbell, LeedsThe state-owned SNCF in France is fast, efficient, affordable and reliable. Pull your finger out Britain and copy this world class model.
Sean McCabe, FalkirkI regularly travel by train from Edinburgh to London. I’d like to see our rail network being put back in the public’s hands again, away from the greedy franchisees.
Joy Edwards, BradninchClean, comfortable, punctual trains with pleasant staff. Re-open branch lines with good connections. All this would greatly relieve congestion on the roads.
Liz Gray, GorebridgePrivatisation of British Rail was always a retrograde step as far as the service to passengers is concerned. Hopefully, an independent Scotland will nationalise ScotRail.
Frank Harvey, BlackpoolWe had a main line from the 1880s to 2003. Now we go to Preston to get to London.
David Hills, WorthingStop taking away things that have made Britain great.
Jane Dring, WakefieldStanding between Wakefield and London again because of short formation – told to just be grateful I’m on the way at all. Got to be able to do better than this.
Susan Cason, DronfieldPublic funding for the railways should be for public ownership, not for private companies.
Amy Mason, BrechinA nationalised rail network would reduce confusion and probably work a lot better than it does now.
Allan Savage, CramlingtonBritish Rail should never have been privatised for it belongs to the people.
Emma Hewitt, PontefractI would like the profits to go into improving one national rail network, not into the pockets of disparate individuals each owning a bit of a fractured system.
Susan Dawson, RosudgeonNeither trains, railways nor buses should ever have been privatised. High prices for poor transport services. Nationalised would be better maintenance/service/price.
Nicole Fekete, LincolnLower prices, customer centric and better integrated. Not much to ask in an OECD economy, right?
Cynthia Fleming, GranthamSome things in life should not be about making a profit.
Robert Hargreaves, HuntingdonIt’s time for public services to be owned by the public and to put the public first.
Geoffrey Wootten, IpswichIt should all be about the service, not the shareholders.
Kathleen Hines, WashingtonThis service was much better before being given back to the private sector and it was making a profit.
Hazel Marcks, CambridgeThe sad facts speak for themselves. I’m hoping that by signing this petition common sense will prevail.
Rob McDonald, Newcastle upon TynePublic services should be not-for-profit. To reduce our carbon footprint, taking back control of rail and offering affordable prices for everyone is the best way forward.
Aidan Wilson, South ShieldsI think that if we bring back British Rail, it will cause a smarter, unified railway for the public.
Pat Boon, BirstallI long to see the railways return to public ownership and not run for private profit but as a public service.
Joe Stamper, Burton on TrentNationalisation to offer flexibility and protect rail travel at an affordable price for all.
Lorraine Ellison, LoughboroughA day out in London would be nice, but it’s too expensive for most folk.
Rachel White, LancasterHow about a government that works for the people, starting with sorting out our transport and healthcare systems?
Oliver Charleston, LincolnPublic ownership of the railways is not just desirable but an urgent priority – Bring back British Rail.
Dean Robinson, HastingsFollow the German example.
Mary Lennon, ManchesterMy uncle and grand-dad both worked as signalmen on British Rail – so in their memories I’m signing the petition. My uncle said privatisation was the worst thing that ever happened.
Damian LineDamn Southeastern trains.
Lucy Reynolds, LiverpoolAn essential service for the people should be run by the people, for the benefit of all.