Matthew Whale, LondonCorrect the disastrous selling-off of our national infrastructure.
Robin Evans, PooleIt cannot happen too soon to simplify travelling in this country.
Alexander Liversidge, DoncasterThe privately-run rail system looks like an antique compared to modern, state-run rail networks worldwide. Bring back the nationalised rail service.
Paul L Ellis, SheffieldPrivatising British Rail was one of the worst decisions made by any government resulting in the disjointed and overpriced structure we have today. Time to change back.
Bob Jones, WolverhamptonMost rail services in this country are run by nationalised railways – just not our nationalised railway.
Laurence Dowell, CorbyGet this right and more people will use the trains. Lower ticket prices and better trains. No shareholders, just us as the owners.
Claire James, CoventryWe need a singular railway operation.
Steve Blades, Newcastle-upon-TyneRailways are a vital part of a country’s infrastructure. The state-run East Coast service has been highly successful. The railways should be run for the people.
David McintoshWe are fed up and angry at the blatant disregard for what is a vital piece of our economic infrastructure and what made Britain a leader in engineering world.
Ann Moynihan, Leighton BuzzardThe rail network should be run for the people and any profits should be ploughed back into the system for the benefit of all, rather than as profit for shareholders
Kevin Glaister, StroudBring back British Rail.
Philip Dixon-Phillips, IlfordEnough of this franchise nonsense – just bring BR back.
Robert Turnbull, KilmarnockOnly an entirely publicly owned railway system will bring down fares and increase safety.
Gordon Lee, Hemel HempsteadBring back BR.
Chris Molyneux, NottinghamA public service does not have to make a profit. If it does, it certainly shouldn’t be given to private shareholders. The profit should be re-invested for the public good.
Stephen Godden, Port TalbotI’m old enough to remember just getting the train to go somewhere and getting there for a fair price without hassle, and without having to buy a ticket six weeks in advance.
Neil BayramBring back British Rail.
James Harris, BirminghamSave us money, save us time.
Simon Evans, Leicesterit’s time to end the chaos brought about by privatisation.
Peter HallWhere is competition? Branson now has the monopoly and can charge whatever he wants to travel by rail.
Paul Thacker, NewportBritish Rail is best!
Cath Jobbins, HildenboroughIt’s a no-brainer. Of course we must have a publicly-owned railway system.
Alfie Stewart, LondonEven though I am a Conservative, I still believe that rail should be re-nationalised. I believe a Swiss-style BR is the only way forward.
Dorothy Jenkinson, GranthamEssential to have a nationally owned and co-ordinated rail service.
Brian Wilkinson, HarrogateI want to see an end to days where travelling on trains causes anxiety because employees treat passengers as potential cheats rather than decent citizens.
Sue Fairweather, DanburyTake a leaf out of the East Coast mainline’s book, taken back into public hands successfully.
John Keith, ApplebyWe’re being subject to legalised robbery. HS2 will bring more of the same. Fat profits and a service priced for the rich or on expenses.
Cary Elcome, LeicesterPut an end to soaring fares, delays, cancellations, overcrowding. Give us reliable, human transport, not cattle trucking!
Carrie Hedderwick, SheffieldPrivatisation has failed – fragmented services, high fares, health and safety issues, fewer staff and worse to come. No to private profit, Yes to public benefit.
Carolyn Ehret, LeedsIt makes total sense – if this were a political party I’d vote for them.