George Parkin, WorksopThere is proof that railways can make a profit in the public sector.
Helen Sills,East Coast mainline now in public ownership is a success. Anything which turns back the iniquitous tide of privatisation is to be strongly supported.
Richard Lowe, IlkleyEast Coast have demonstrated that railways can work in public ownership, given a fair chance.
Karen Springer, DerbyBring back British Rail and bring back national rail engineering to support it.
Kevin Morris, BradfordTotally necessary.
Maggie Burndred, Stoke-on-TrentAs long as they don’t bring back the sandwiches.
Paul Standring, BoltonJohn Major’s sell-off marked the end of any chance for a fully-integrated transport plan. The public pays more now, privatised, than when rail was in public hands.
Euan Stewart, GlasgowI’m all for public ownership, but strongly against union or political influence.
Elizabeth Kessler, DurhamExcellent idea.
Christopher Flossman, BristolMake the railways work for the commuters, not the corporate profiteers. Vote Green.
James Ward, ManchesterTrain stations and train lines – no thank you. Railway stations and railway lines – yes please.
Jane Lennie, ShepshedI never understood why taxpayers pay private rail operators to take passengers’ money, with no gain to the taxpayer.
David Annand, CuparJust when East Coast was moving into profit it was stolen again.
Fiona Radic, PeterboroughEast Coast has been magnificent in public hands: popular, profitable and working for passengers not shareholders.
J Mark McCoy, LondonThe current rail system is an expensive shambles, rip-off for hapless passengers and an embarrassment to all.
Rob Goddard, SouthamptonSouthern Rail is not fit for purpose, why does our government keep backing them.
Adam Greenfield, LondonThe British Rail I knew in my childhood was the pride of this nation and an example for the World. With vision, it can be again.
Ray Smith, LutonAlthough not a commuter, I travel on the line into London all the time. I have a Network card and put it to good use but it’s become increasingly less fun to go into London.
Daren Scott, WorcestershireI’m not convinced the British people ever deserved to have it stolen from them in the first place.
Aron Clay, SouthamptonIt’s disgusting that rail fares have become so extortionate when we live in a country with such severe over-crowding on the roads.
Valerie Castle, WorcesterI do not drive and have always travelled by train. I love train travel and believe in it and public transport. Bring prices down for better use.
Nathan Massey, LeedsIt offends me that Northern Rail make profit by providing such a terrible service.
Dale Shanley, BristolFirst are extortionate.
Gerald Guthrie, GlasgowThe private companies are bidding too much for franchises and trying to balance the books by job cuts.
Anne Johns, DerbyCutting out the middleman profits and ploughing them back into the service makes total sense. £4m of public money to a private company does not..
Joe Ellis, Herne BayGood petition. British Rail – the good old days.
Francis Derek Boyle, ManchesterBring back British Rail.
Rob Smith, TonbridgeI’m fed up with substandard trains from Hildenborough and sky high prices.
David Henderson, YorkDealing with all the different rail companies is hopelessly confusing.
Patrick Nunley, RushdenDo the common sense thing and bring back British Rail for the people’s sake. Hopefully water and energy will follow suit.