Paul Steadman, South ShieldsRail transport should belong to the people.
Brian Warren, Butler, Pa. USAWhat a shame that it has come to this – Britain led the world with its railways. The Edwardian era was the pinnacle of its glory. Visit the National Railway Museum in York.
Nancy Smith, IpswichWhen it’s more often than not cheaper to fly or get a coach from south to north England you know there’s a problem with the railway system.
Neil Beecham, LeedsWho ever thought privatisation was a good idea in the first place? Profits for shareholders usually mean corners cut in the service.
Vincent Baines, PontefractA nationalised rail network is the only solution.
Alex Lawson, NottinghamOver the decades, privatised rail services have required a level of public subsidy far in excess of publicly-owned rail services, with little benefit to us.
Penny Hayhoe, DurhamIt’s a difficult choice between privatisation and nationalisation – though on balance I think that, as long as it is held to account, nationalisation would be better.
Muhammad Ansari, OxfordThe government should own the rail system and provide service to the people, not people owning it for profit.
Lorna Matthews, GreenlawNo necessary public facilities should be in private hands.
Victoria Glover-Ward, HertfordLet a company manage the railways not a convoluted claim system for delays.
Gareth Matthias, NottinghamBring back the days of British Rail so we can finally catch up with the rest or Europe and have efficient, non-fragmented and modern public transport.
Claire Wilkinson, BedaleThe current rail service is not good for taxpayers or consumers and was a poor decision made by government.
Joe Kerr, LondonRail travel is experiencing a renaissance currently, so why aren’t we reaping the benefits? I want a public railway again.
Alan Cole, OxtedWhat a waste. Bring back BR who ran a service for the people not the shareholders or franchises.
Rebecca Wilson, MarlboroughBring back nationalised British Rail and give us back our railways.
Lee Rowles, HolywellAll the privatised utility and transport industries must be brought back into public ownership – particularly the NHS.
Julian Bentley, NottinghamOur rail system is dysfunctional and does not work for its passengers – you most clearly see this when you use a train anywhere in Europe.
Thomas Corbett, LondonWhen German state railways are expatriating profits from UK rail passengers, to invest back into more efficient and cheaper rail in Germany, you know we need change.
William White, WendoverThey should never have been sold off in the first place. It now costs more to travel by rail in the UK than it does to fly.
Cecilia Iredale, HockleyThe fact the privatised rail companies collectively receive more in subsidies than British Rail ever did is sufficient reason alone to support this petition.
John Howe, CardiffThe East Coast line is making a profit and receiving less subsidy in state hands than it did when private. A good model for re-nationalisation.
Jacob Whitehead, KendalI use the train every day as I have no choice and the fare is simply too high. I am a student and I feel as though the high cost puts a price on my education.
Les Bullock, CannockAnother privatisation disaster.
Mandi Riseman, St. AlbansBring it back.
Ray Riley, MansfieldInstead of standing on its own feet this has become dependent on taxpayers for survival.
Major Phil Stout, SawbridgeworthStop TOCs making massive profits at the expense of the public traveller whilst providing a far worse service.
James Delaney, BrightonPlease fix the broken and disjointed rail mess that has stemmed from the privatisation in the 90’s.
Louis Hurst, LeicesterBritish Rail was always top dog, better that this modern day system.
Kieron Phillips, HartlepoolBritish Rail would benefit the whole country. As the BBC and the NHS are publicly owned, so should the rail service along with lots of other state services!
Paul Baker, WinsfordPrivatisation has gone too far.