The rail network has become a cash cow for multi-national corporations. Any profits should be spent on improving the infrastructure.

Roy Davis, Caerphilly

Re-nationalise.

Paul Davis, Hertford

The British railway system was once admired globally. It was a beautiful and ecological feat of engineering. It’s sad, both aesthetically and practically, to see it now.

Bill Molyneux, Nottingham

I think the cost of travelling by rail is enough comment.

Ian Hamilton, Brampton

Public ownership of the railways is not just desirable but an urgent priority – Bring back British Rail.

Oliver Charleston, Lincoln

A publicly owned rail system has always made better sense in every respect than a private piecemeal network in the hands of shareholders.

Margaret Reeves, Southwell

These vultures are burning far more public money than BR ever did (and it’s all going into private pockets.)

Owen Thomson, Aberdeen

You know it makes sense. We need a national rail service owned by the people.

Gaynor Underhill, Wantage

Bring the catering back in house too. I miss spiced coffee.

Graham Armstrong, London

It’s too important to be run as it is.

David Kingston, Wimborne

I believe rail transport should be run as a joined-up service and this should be funded out of general taxation.

Anthony Oatham, Epping

Stop the price gouging.

Declan Isaac, Leeds

I’m fed up now. Just fed up. Surely a National network would function better than this shower.

Dom Maguire, London

The carriage works in York were closed at the time of privatisation and rail fares are far too high. A bloody disgrace.

Malcolm Law, York

Instead of keeping trying to fill a bucket with a hole, try plugging that hole with some managerial bonuses.

Mark Priestley, Kent

I miss British Rail.

Sue Budd, Falmouth

The recent East Coast experience has shown that the state could successfully take over all lines again

Ann Cohen, Edinburgh

I am strongly against this sell-off.

Derek Shaw, York

Privatisation has made us realise how good British Railways really were. The East Coast line is well run and makes a profit, bringing in money to the Treasury.

John Norman, Ashford

Bring prices down. Re-nationalise now.

Harriet Rogers, Birmingham

Why does anyone support profits for individuals rather than the good of all?

Mary Campbell, Letchworth

Public ownership is the only way of ensuring a reliable, modern, affordable and accessible rail network. East Coast Trains should be seen as an example.

John Suckling, Durham

I’ve already signed a petition about this but hope this one counts as well. I hope the petition succeeds.

Nancy Beattie, Telford

We need a centrally owned, planned and co-ordinated rail network, with user friendly rail stations focussed on train travel not supermarkets.

Noel Hibbert, Coventry

Rail transport is crucial infrastructure for a greener environment and should be a basic responsibility of the state, for the benefit of people, not private profit.

Anna Pollert, Leamington Spa

I would like to support the cause to bring back British Rail and re-nationalise the UK rail system.

Jason Pak, London

If the East Coast mainline can make money for the government, so can all the others.

Ken Howe, Hexham

With a better pricing strategy we can open the arteries to the cities and towns, moving the work force better and reducing the carbon footprint.

Richard Grant, Long Eaton

We need a unified system that Whitehall does not micromanage.

Raymond Walley, Bexhill