Alex Manda, LondonI am a passenger, not a customer.
Adam Sardar, OxfordI just cannot stand the sub-standard service of First Great Western any longer, not whilst they’re being subsidised by the taxpayer but being run for profit.
Tony Wilmot, BirminghamIt’s not all about profit.
Leon Kennedy, Hong KongI lived in the UK until a month ago, and East Coast offers a much better service than all the other rail operators. I suspect it’s because it’s government-run, as BR was.
Joseph ShailRail belongs to those who work and ride it.
Noah Law, LostwithielIf we can run a service not for the profit of a few but for the good of the people then why not? The train operating companies are not genuinely competitive anyway.
Mary Lloyd, SouthamptonThe privately franchised rail service is making it impossible for people in the South to get to London by train. We need nationalised rail now.
Sam Sadjady, LondonThe service, the atmosphere, the filth and, above all, having your pants pulled down every day!
Louis Stephenson, FarehamPrivatisation of the railways created the TOCs (Train operators) and ROSCOs (Train leasing companies) all wanting a share of the subsidies. How can it not cost more?
Robin Blincowe, LeedsBritish Rail is an infrastructure for the people, not a series of money-making businesses for profit.
Vince Rutland, NorthallertonThe railways were privatised as a result of political dogma which w
Rona Sharp, IpswichPrivatisation has delivered disjointed services and poor value for money. We can do better than this.
Kevin McGroarty, GlasgowPrivatisation has failed. Bring our railways back into public hands.
Shirley Brady, Newcastle-upon-TyneKeep it public.
David Ventress, AlsagerEast Coast trains – nationalised and making a profit – need we say more?
Andrew Stock, ColchesterI’m bored with paying to run Europe’s rail network with the profits from ours.
Carmel Cadden, LondonRe-nationalise the railways. Renew East Coast’s contract to continue running that service in the interests of the people of this country.
Mary Gordon, EdinburghI use East Coast services regularly to visit family and friends and am horrified I now have to give money to Brian Souter, an arch bigot. Re-nationalise now.
Lynda Rooke, BristolI travel regularly on rail. Yesterday was a prime example – air conditioning not working, delays, dirty train and slower journey time than the 1970’s.
Matthew Edwards, Port SunlightOther European countries can run a public rail network which is efficient, safe and economic. We used to have something to be proud of too, but didn’t invest enough in it.
Rob Hammond, BrightonPrivatisation and franchising has cost the taxpayer more than a publicly run service would, with no improvement in services.
Lindsay McDougall, CramlingtonA totally integrated system makes much more sense.
Dara Foody, HarrowAs a socialist I believe in production for use not for profit. Economic and social benefits of re-nationalisation in many areas, not just the railways, are very appealing.
Ramona Andrews, LondonHow can anyone who uses public transport be against nationalising the railways?!
Arthur Hornby, LiverpoolLet’s get them all back.
Kenneth Raistrick, ManchesterWith prices far higher in the UK than in the rest of Europe, bringing back BR is one of the best things to do. The railway should be for people, not shareholders’ profits.
John Leyland, WiganTrain travel has become a ridiculously expensive, uncomfortable and unpleasant experience. It wasn’t always so. I support the return of British Rail.
Diana Reddaway, Welwyn Garden CityPublic transport should belong to the public, not to money-grabbing shareholders.
Bill Tasker, LiverpoolDismantling British Rail has led to chaos.
William Woodward, KeighleyThey should never have been privatised.