Tim Coad, FrodshamIt’s long overdue. The present situation is ridiculous.
Mick Lyons, RydePlease include ferry to Isle of Wight in the new British Rail as this was previously run by them and is currently an expensive disgrace.
Andrea Franks, MerseysideThe failure and expense of the privatisation of the railways should be a warning to those who are pushing through similar policies for other public services.
Richard Longhurst, SurbitonWhen British Rail had the railways, things were so much better.
Pete Williams, SouthamptonI’d rather go by train than drive, but the sad fact is the car is far cheaper, even when proportionally factoring in initial price, tax, insurance, fuel and depreciation.
Tom Hurrell, SheffieldNecessary, overdue and much needed..
Stephen Jarvis, Newcastle-upon-TyneThe sooner the better it’s back to British Rail – the better for all of us.
Anna Pollert, Leamington SpaRail 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.
James Robert Gillespie, GlasgowPrivatisation has been a disaster. British Rail needs to be completely in public hands.
Alan Glover, Hexham142 Pacers would have been replaced long ago under a nationalised railway system, not cascaded down. The stock in the South of England is so superior to that in the North.
Evan Tatnall, St. AndrewsThe fact of the matter is that only ScotRail will now service the Leuchars station, instead of East Coast which will stop most direct long haul journeys from Leuchars.
Liam McMillan, BrightonA continued increase in price without a reciprocal increase in service and standards. This needs to change.
Daniel Stafford, KnutsfordI’m extremely lucky if I get a seat. It got that bad I decided to buy a car and drive, as it works out more cost-effective and far less stressful.
Ivan Beavis, LondonOut with the privateers. Transport is a public service.
Simon Barlow, CheltenhamBetter rail travel is integral to economic growth and reducing the impact on the environment. Only publicly owned, publicly run will achieve this, not a profit-led company.
Martin Newins, ShrewsburyIt was the worst thing ever, selling off BR.
Shane Ruddock, WaterloovillePeople need to feel the benefit of public transport, not the pinch as we in a modern world rely on our railway to avoid crowded roads and city streets.
Simon Morrison, WinchesterThis is a national asset being run like a lottery.
Trevor Castle, StevenageExtortion all for profits and no consideration for the customer.
Andrew French, CaldicotThe franchises are just a way for the rich to become richer.
Anthony Martin, ExeterIt’s about time Britain was made Great again. Key infrastructure like railways should be for the public, not for shareholders and profiteers.
Stephen Clibbens, HarrogatePublic transport should benefit the public, not a few shareholders.
Roger Payne, HarpendenThere are some services and utilities that are too important to be in private hands, energy, health, education amongst them.
Julia Booker, Henley-on-ThamesIt’s just plain common sense to run the railways as one national system – more efficient, less costly and above all best for the passengers.
Ryan Pengelly, ExeterWe want British Rail back.
Michael Hilton, ReadingTaxpayers paid for British Rail and taxpayers would like it back please.
Ronald Fay, GatesheadBring back British Rail – back into this country’s hands, not those of foreign companies.
Jim Philp, CardendenBring it all back under one roof, before Network Rail’s inevitable breakup. This again will cost the tax payer.
Richard Partridge, WellingboroughI fully support re-nationalisation – let’s get our railway back and improve it.
Joe Kerr, LondonRail travel is experiencing a renaissance currently, so why aren’t we reaping the benefits? I want a public railway again.