John Norman, AshfordPrivatisation has made us realise how good British Railways really were. The East Coast line is well run and makes a profit, bringing in money to the Treasury.
Jeffrey Wong, ManchesterAround Manchester Piccadilly there are lots of diesel fumes with only a few services using electric trains. If the government fails to re-nationalise our railway, I will.
Andrew Wale, HoveHigher prices, poorer services, year on year. How long do they think people will be pissed on like this?
John Gilbert, BromleyHow is my station in Zone 4 while the one about half a mile from it – faster into London – is in Zone 6?
Karen Chambers, EdinburghNo public services like this should benefit shareholders rather than users.
Margaret White, CheltenhamToo expensive and all too crowded.
Kade Ramsey, ColchesterI’m too young to remember the railways before privatisation, but I am disgusted with the colossal increases in fares every year. Re-nationalise the railways.
Elizabeth Cunningham, NorwichHow are you supposed to have a flourishing and prosperous civilization if you cannot get anywhere?
Sandra Foster, RainhamBritish Rail appeared to be more reliable and less costly.
Sue Mills, LeedsIt is insanity not to have a British Rail system that is coherent, coordinated and not about profit. Efficient transport should be part of the infrastructure.
Alan Glover, Hexham142 Pacers would have been replaced long ago under a nationalised railway system, not cascaded down. The stock in the South of England is so superior to that in the North.
Christine Sweeney, DurhamPrivatisation is a mess. It’s just ripping off the public and taxpayers.
George EverettBorn in privatisation, will live to see the day when British Rail is brought back.
Justin Rivett, Taunton.Terrible idea when they did it, and even worse now.
Alan McDonald, ClackmannanScotRail is a joke. See #failrail for details on Facebook. No seats 40% of time, 30 or more minutes delayed or just fully cancelled.
Mary Pearson, BirminghamI’m president of Birmingham Trades Union Council. All public transport should be in public hands. People before profit.
Mark Beeby, NorwichThis isn’t competition, it’s theft. I’m a life long Tory voter, but if Labour fix the utilities they’ll have my vote come the next election.
Martyn Lynch, HarrogateNot just rail – all utilities too.
Steve Pearce, LeedsReduce huge fares and simplify the ticketing system.
Andrew West, ChathamOur railways are the most expensive and the most unreliable in Europe.
Roderick Slater, EdinburghBritish Rail was much better than everything that followed.
Andy Teed, DevonWhat the Tories said about privatisation was wrong – better service, lower fares and competition. None of that has happened!
Steve Barrett, NottinghamIt’s a disgrace at present.
Dugald Cameron, GlasgowGet rid of the spivs and shysters from our railway.
Paul Rathbone, LondonNo-brainer.
Duncan Moore, GlasgowOur private rail network is more expensive for users, fares are increasing all the time, it’s expensive for taxpayers, the service is terrible. Bring back British Rail.
Jon Matthews, SwanleyVote Green to bring back British Rail.
Alan Martin, Weston-super-MareFor the sake of convenience, and especially for those travellers who have to travel across country, let’s get tickets through one organisation.
Shirley Jones, NorthamptonIt’s inescapable logic.
Amy Williams, South Woodham FerrersAbellio Greater Anglia are the worst company. I hope this really proves people are fed up and changes need to happen.