Janet Smith, LeicesterPrivatising railways has just funnelled money into private pockets, reduced efficiency and raised costs for taxpayers and travellers.
Sandy Draper, SheffieldKeep going.
Aubrey Stafford, RetfordPlease keep up the pressure on these stupid politicians.
Sharmilla Beezmohun, LondonThis is a really important cause to support.
Ian Johnstone, GranthamThe only one that makes a real profit is the East Coast line that is publicly owned, a prime example of how it can work.
Peter Sinclair, BirkenheadPeople not profit.
Desiree Muller, LondonBring back British Rail. All is forgiven.
Paul Manzotti, West MidlandsBritish Rail cost the taxpayer half a billion a year. Today, the rail network costs us £5 billion. A stunningly successful privatisation then!
Ianwit Thorpe, TorpointIt simply hasn’t worked for the people who use the service.
Linda Edmonds, SheffieldStart by retaining the wonderful East Coast line which is a delight to experience.
John F Spencer, ShirebrookEverything should be back in the tax payers’ hands.
David Merry, BedfordOwnership of the railways should never have been taken away from the people to line the pockets of state-funded fat cats.
Ian Munro, Tilston,Integrated rail planning is crucial to our country, passengers, freight and tourists. Why can’t we emulate Germany, France and Japan?
Noni Peters, CreweJust bring it back. It can’t go on the way it is now.
Steve Soar, BirkenheadRail fares are massively overpriced because the primary concern is to pay more and more dividends to shareholders and executives.
David Morgan, BirminghamCommon sense will prevail.
Richard Wetherell, LondonIf the French and German state rail companies think it’s a good idea to run Britain’s railways then why don’t we?
John Littlefair, BroughA re-unified national railway network is fair, sensible and forward-looking.
Ian Carruthers, BoltonI am in total agreement with you.
Barathan Kulothungan, ChelmsfordThe legacy of British Rail privatisation stands as a testament to systemic failure, marked by rising fares and declining service quality.
Colin Noble, LeedsBring back BR, far better than the current inefficient, expensive, profit-focused private shambles.
C C, LincolnBR was better than we have now, and affordable and reliable. It was fantastic. Bring back BR.
Andrew Barber, SandyOnly if the right investments are in place and simple fare structures.
Jsnr Ayres, New MillsIt’s so obvious, it hardly needs arguing.
David Knapp, St AlbansThe network should never have been sold off. It’s become a nightmare to travel on the network now and way too costly.
Max Parkes, BristolThe never ending rise of transport costs within the country has never made sense to me. No one will travel here if they can fly abroad for cheaper.
Emma Kraus, BracknellCome on, let’s join the Spirit of ’45.
Sue Mason-Green, BedfordThis should be for the people, and non profit making.
Steve Tolton, HockleyI would like to see our railways supported more effectively by our government to reflect the critical role railways play economically and socially.
Paul Miller, IlkestonGet this cash cow for the rich and greedy back to the people who use it.