Paul Clarkson, BrighouseI pay over £2000 per year for my train ticket to Manchester. We’re stacked in like cattle, no straw, always late. Public transport is a public service, so take it back.
Susan Pethybridge, Newcastle-upon-TyneA modern unified rail service is essential for now and the future, both environmentally and socially.
D Roberts, CornwallLack of private investment has destroyed our public rail transport system. We can have a better system offering no congestion, less pollution and faster journey times.
Daniel Northover, LiverpoolNot for profit public services.
Andy Teed, DevonI work on the railways and I believe that it would be easier and better to have British Rail.
Sammy Russell, BerkhamstedIt’s ridiculous pricing nowadays. There should be a cheaper alternative to driving as trains are the more eco-friendly option.
Praveen Kumar Thampi, Chennai, IndiaThis is highly relevant in India, where the new dispensation is actively promoting privatisation of Indian Railways. Wishing you all the best in your endeavours..
Jon Rudge, OrmskirkI fully support any movement with the intention of bringing transport or utilities back under public ownership.
Joyce Morgan, HastingsThe railways have been a total mess since they were first de-nationalised by a Tory government, or should I say given away?
Andy Horridge, CheadleStart with the rail companies and then all utilities – gas, water, electricity. They may have been sold to British companies by the Witch but now are in the hands of foreigners.
Dr V Moore, CanterburyI’m sick of fighting just to book the journey between providers.
Anne Atkins, BedfordPrivatisation has been a nightmare. No one is accountable and it is always another company’s fault. The idea was always flawed.
William Tyler, Hebden BridgeThis is next to an outrage.
Liaqat Ali, SloughPrivatisation has only put profits first. They are mismanaging and not considering passenger needs and safety issues.
Marina Young, LondonPrivatisation is an unmitigated failure. Stop shelling out profits to shareholders and bring the money back into the infrastructure.
Jim Lodder, GreathamWhat a sensible idea! I worked for British Rail in Derby in the late 80s / early 90s and witnessed the ridiculous effects of mismanaged privatisation.
Edward Fox, LondonBring back British Rail.
Jennifer Hunter, NorwichI’ve recently used East Coast train service to Newcastle. It was on time, well early. Keep it in public ownership where all trains should be.
Jack Elliott, LeedsI feel trapped in my city, as rail is uninviting and expensive.
John Hartley, LondonPrivatisation hasn’t worked, except for the shareholders who are taking our (tax and fare payers’) money out of the rail system.
Kate Foster, RotherhamI work on the railway and getting ready for retirement but have always thought it should be British Rail. There’s too much emphasis on profit, not on customer service.
Elizabeth Collier, LiverpoolA nationalised rail system in Britain would bring more efficient service for customers. In addition workers would be proud to work for the good of people not profit.
Ann Pluck, BridportI’d even welcome the BR sandwich.
Lorna Robertson, SurreyAn essential service should not be run for profit but as a service.
Sarah Hurley, BristolA reliable, affordable, state-run railway would benefit the whole country.
Conor Cusack, LondonBring the railways back into public hands. East Coast is performing well right now.
Peter Cockings, KetteringThe railway system is the life-blood of the country and, like all public services, should be nationalised.
Phyllis Steel, RothesayPlease re-nationalise this much needed service and enable daily commuters, regular travellers and visitors to the UK enjoy an efficient joined-up transport service for all.
Angela Lloyd, NewportI have always loved travelling by train, as, when I was a child, my father was a guard.
Teresa White, FlitwickMy daughter commutes to London daily. She pays almost £1000 a month to stand, herded like cattle. Privatisation means profit first, people second. Wake up Britain.