Stuart Hopkins, TorquayAs long as BR learnt from the mistakes of the past I absolutely agree that the rail system should be in public ownership. More joined-up and with cheaper fares.
Chris McDonald, LondonThe fact that the taxpayer is now subsidising the railways to a greater extent than when they were in public hands and paying far steeper fares is a joke.
Paul McGinty, Madrid, SpainI left UK because Thatcher came to power and was tearing the heart out of the country. Spain’s nationalised railway system is reliable, clean, comfy and cheap.
Iris Woods, CoventryI hope the campaign succeeds.
Russell Stubbs, ColchesterGreat Eastern commuters have no choice of rail companies, so how can privatisation be of any use to this line? Private business always wants to make profits, not run great railways.
Jim Gavine, DundeeLet’s make a start by opposing the re-privatisation of East Coast and getting Miliband and co to support accordingly.
Jackie Davidson, SittingbourneBring back BR for a better service which will also save the country money.
Alex England, LlanidloesIt would be a vote-winner, and wouldn’t cost money. It looks like it would be a net income. There are not enough reasons not to.
John Hastie, PrestonI worked for British Rail from 1976. I’m still working in the industry and it’s a wasteful disjointed shambles.
Ruth Gordon, BristolTrain travel is completely extortionate and, without a centralised rail system, there is no accountability for train fares. The situation is completely ridiculous.
Dennis Fuller, LondonPrivatisation is, was and always will be about taking something from the general public and charging the general public an extortionate price for a service.
Richard Lewis, SheffieldPlease put Britain’s railways back to when we had the most efficient railways in Europe, i.e. when they were state run, like the majority of European ones are now.
Mike Devane, St NeotsAs an ex BR employee and First employee I think the railways should never have been privatised. They cost far less to run when they were BR.
Peter Marles, LeedsI’m dismayed and tired of standing.
Susanna Farley, New CrossIt is totally ludicrous that taxpayers fund the profits of the privatised rail system. We are not a charity for the rich.
Sharron Tootell, PenworthamStop subsidising train operating companies and invest in an integrated rail system, not this disjointed farce.
Andrew Wetherall, Ashford, MiddlesexSet train fares at pence per mile. National railcard will bring a third off the price of the journey.
Dr M Relich, EdinburghThe railway network should be a public service, not just run for corporate profit.
Sarah Carley, LondonIt should never have been privatised. Over priced, badly managed and most profits go abroad.
Doreen Martin, BarnetSome things just need to be in the public sector.
Nicholas Cleverley, LondonMake rail public again.
Ian Hamilton, BramptonI think the cost of travelling by rail is enough comment.
Guy Foster, PickeringBR worked and worked well. Stations would help each other rather than compete.
Keith Robertson, MaldonIt doesn’t work at the moment, as all we are doing as travellers is lining the pockets of the shareholders – so let’s go back to paying for our own railway. What better idea?
Derek Tingle, SheffieldPrivatisation of our railways led to a big increase in rail fares and large profits for shareholders. The government still put cash into our railways for shareholders profit.
Vanessa Carr, St AlbansBritish Rail should be run as one organisation for the public, not individual companies whose sole aim is to make a profit for the shareholders.
Ian Grant, SunderlandNot for profit.
Kristina Burns, LeicesterNationalise the UK rail system.
Bronwen Edwards, IlkleyMake our railways something we can be proud of. British Rail.
Terry McCann, WorthingThe transport of people around our country is a public service, not a profit opportunity for the benefit of fat-cats.