The daily battle of trying to get to work by train has become harder and more difficult and increases day by day. This message has been repeated for years.

Mildred Matosic, Bolton

Time these sponging train operating companies were hung out to dry.

Martin Crimp, Southport

Bring it back.

Aaron McNulty, Southport

Let’s run our railways well like the French and the Germans, rather than subsidising them.

Rochelle Bloch, London

We need services run for and by the people.

Hugh Mulcahy, London

One ticket, one destination, one rail company. Simplicity. Bring back British Rail.

Julie Elphick, Witney

I fully support this petition.

Donna Macpherson, Bathgate

I am not legally allowed to drive. A journey that would be 40 minutes by car, takes me more than two hours by train.

Alicia Hudson, Crewe

Bring the rail system back to the people.

Paul Williams-Allen, Luton

I agree.

Vern Williams, Brighton

Re-nationalise now.

Eva Schovneld, Edinburgh

Even in its darkest days, starved of investment, British Rail wasn’t as bad as these cowboy operators.

Jonathan Davidson, Coventry

Oh please, let’s hope this happens.

Lindis Percy, Harrogate

Bring it back to British Rail.

Matthew Hewson, Louth

We need all train companies and Network Rail nationalised.

Michael McDonald, Livingston

Numerous failures of private business demonstrate that Tory policies of more and more privatisation will not make for a happier or more just or effective society.

Brian Griffin, St Albans

Bring back loco-hauled trains. Reduce speeds for better comfort. No to HS2.

Paul O’Neill, London

I’m actually quite alarmed for my personal safety on overcrowded platforms filled with angry would-be passengers. I also fear disease from filthy carriages.

Diana Rossborough, London

Yes please.

Eileen Smith, Rushden

Railway privatisation has been a disaster, and East Coast is doing a fine job. Leave it in the public sector.

Graeme Routledge, Tickhill

Public transport, the energy companies, the water services, postal and the prison/probation services should never be in private hands run for the profit of shareholders.

Robert Michael Dobbing, Doncaster

British Rail was just so good and integrated. The current system costs more. Trains are far too small except in the South East. Cost is huge compared to BR.

Ian McKay, Edinburgh

The rail network is a disgrace to this country. We have travelled by rail in Europe where prices are affordable and regulated. In the UK pricing is a minefield.

Lorraine Rycroft, Chester

Bring back British Rail.

Beth Moseley, Norwich

Railways for the people not private profit.

Joseph Murray, Brighton

Privatisation is not the solution. Better investment is.

Lesley Hall, Westbury

Let’s get back to a joined up railway please.

Leslie Plumb, Leeds

Fare increases every year for an increasingly diminished and unreliable service. Privatised companies have had zero accountability for too long.

Ersan Hakki, London

Re-nationalise and invest in a national rail service.

Nicola Shepherd, Alton

If prices keep going up, eventually people won’t be able to afford to get to work. Nationalise the railways now.

Khalid Talati, Manchester