James Hobbs, BristolThe prices of rail travel in this country are disgusting and something has to be done about it. Cheaper rail prices would mean fewer people driving cars which means a greener country.
Elaine Barraud, GodalmingOur rail system should be run purely for public service as it is in a lot of other European countries.
Stefan Weigert, HullImagine the amount of time gained when we no longer have to waste hours and hours to deal with the websites of dozens of non-communicating train companies.
Robert Woosey, TruroUnder one control and maybe no cancellations.
Kevin Lycett, LeedsI remember how dreadful British Rail was, run for the convenience of the staff, no customer care, and no investment, but even that is better than this awful mess.
David Briggs, Westcliff-on-SeaNowadays I don’t even bother looking for a seat going to and from Paddington as there are never any. It is so not worth £50+ to be sat in a doorway for two hours.
Fiona Logan, RenfrewIn comparison to Japan, the current railway companies in the UK are rubbish, with overcrowding and way too expensive. It’s 30p to use loos in stations.
Tom Lynchehaun, PrestonLet’s have our railways run the way they should be run.
David Reed, PeterboroughI would like to see BR re-nationalised.
Cyndy Kelly, WetherbyNot only do I want to bring back British Rail, I want everything to be brought back.
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.
Joyce Howe, Whitley BayEast Coast, my most frequently used line, has shown that privatisation is not the answer. It has returned a profit to the government since its effective nationalisation.
Stuart Leslie, GravesendPeople and their jobs before profit.
Mick Bramich, South BrentNot before time judging by the disastrous sea wall adventures over the last year.
Hazel Willis, Saffron WaldenI’m tired of being over-charged and exploited by my train company. I want fair fares and a service that runs on time – for everyone.
Michael Morrison, ChelmsfordI have nothing to add that isn’t obvious and said already.
Steve O’Connor, CambridgePrivatisation of essential services has proved to be costly to the public purse. Without unions in control, nationalisation would be far better.
Shirl Andrews, WiganBritish Rail was reliable. I don’t use the trains very much any more, but when I do I have yet to have a smooth journey.
Kevin Hickson, South ShieldsOur railways should be run by Britain and not foreign companies. Prices have soared whilst the service has remained diabolical, Bring back British Rail.
Merrilyn Hambleton, WarringtonThe rail system needs to be nationalised again, and this time run properly for the people of Britain.
Toby Morrison, LondonI feel that there is too much focus on profits and not customer service. Higher fares don’t seem to mean a better service. Bring back national rail.
Theodora Ford, ColchesterTransport is a vital service. It cannot be left in the hands of a disjointed collection of private concerns who’s first priority is to make a profit at our expense.
Ian Wallis, PeterleeWe already subsidise them so we might as well have the profit.
AnonymousThe price of train tickets is honestly ridiculous. I saw an old British Rail advert from 1982 that said ‘Anytime Return London – Manchester only £11’. Now it’s about £100!
Jeremy Wildeman, ExeterThe service is terrible, confusing and incredibly expensive. Fix this awful rail system and help the UK work.
Roger Hole, Hutton RudbyIt seems a very good idea.
Trevor Newbery, BlackburnBring back fairer fares.
Victor Jackson, ChesterfieldIt is so important for us to re-unify British Rail. We should be able to get around on our train services and leave the roads for people who choose to use them.
Paul Pearson, ShrewsburyWe pay the highest fares in Europe to stand in corridors on late running trains that will not accept tickets from other rail companies. Something is desperately wrong.
Jonny Pritchard, TonbridgeBring back old colours onto trains please.