Sara Ross, Los AngelesYet another plan to privatise (piratise) for corporate profit.
Simon Boot, HarrogateRail privatisation caused deaths in the 90’s and ever-increasing fares since. Profits should only be for re-investment and not to shareholders.
Colin Lewis, LondonBring back British Rail now.
Peter Read, WatfordRidiculous state of affairs re price of tickets etc.
Mel Thomas, Blaenau FfestiniogThey should never have been privatised in the first place. But beware of legislation that would globally prevent this.
Dave Boyle, GraysIt’s disgraceful. It never should have been allowed to be privatised.
Dylan Steward, WorcesterBring back British Rail.
John McGregor, BlythTransport should always be in public hands.
Nyla Cooper, LeedsI’m sick of delays, last minute cancellations and overcrowded carriages.
Paul Riches, PaigntonAs well as rail, nationalise the bus and bring back the National Bus Company. Our infrastructure will then improve and we the people will be able to travel for work and leisure.
Alison Smith, HoveTicket prices are now so high that they will force commuters off the trains. Please re-nationalise the railways and run them as a public service.
Simon Haigh, YorkBring back sensible prices that don’t change the nearer you get to the date of departure.
Paul BrightWe must rebuild our country’s economy and to do this we need a fully integrated and affordable public transport system centred on the British railways.
Natalie Morton, LeedsIt really should be a national service that is not for private profit.
Martina Gross, Berlin, GermanyYes, something essential as public transport shouldn’t be in private hands, because this sets the wrong goals. It’s “People before Profit” and not the other way around.
Sandy Draper, SheffieldKeep going.
Dennis Wood, Clacton-on-SeaThey should never have been sold – nor gas, electricity, post office etc.
Nick Ridgway, PlymouthYes, I believe it is time to re-open our rural rail links. It could prove profitable now as population has increased.
Keith Broadhurst, LeedsRe-nationalise our railway system; it would run better under a unified single national grouping.
Aron BuchneaBR was the best railway in the world and as a rail fan I want it back.
Emily WeardenI use the railways every month to see my daughter and it’s getting to the stage when I can’t afford it.
Katie Daley-Yates, BristolBrilliant idea!
Brian Darvelll, BeverleyIt’s been proved they can make money when run by government just like East Coast Trains is. They are being subsidised to the hilt and where is the money going?
Josie Matthews, NottinghamIs it really going to make a difference or help the elderly with their travel? Let’s hope so.
John Stephens, BedfordThe dis-aggregated British Rail does not work for passengers; it works for shareholders.
Julie Goodman, LondonRailway privatisation is ‘Poll Tax on Wheels’, always has been and always will be. Why are we subsidising it continuously when we could just take it back?
Nigel Street, EmsworthSouthern Railway demonstrates exactly why we should bring back British Rail.
Clare Holdstock, LondonNo privatisation.
Michael Yates, BillingsI haven’t been in the UK for 12 years but I used to love riding the rails and I’m saddened by what I’ve heard about how things have gone down hill since privatisation.
Matthew Allen, PortsmouthInflation-busting fare increases year on year with nothing to show must stop. We are lining the pockets of shareholders with no net gain to ourselves.