Veronica Sims, BedfordIt seems to me vital that the government understands that the railways are not there for the profit of a few but to keep the UK moving.
Jennifer Hobson, LapfordPrivatisation has produced a worsening service.
Mandi Riseman, St. AlbansBring it back.
John Thompson, JarrowThe present situation is a shambles. The present East Coast line is cost-effective. Privatisation is not the answer any more.
Jim Shannon, HarrogatePrivatisation means low wages and worse terms and conditions for staff, excessive returns for management and corporations, and poorer service for the public.
Richard Hoffmann, SandbachI want a nationalised rail network.
Robert Garrett, AshfordStop foreign companies milking our rail passengers to subsidise European rail fares.
Chris Jefferson, NottinghamIt’s time to end the current railway madness.
Garreth Maguire, PrestatynWe need railways that are owned by the state and public passengers and freight. They should never have got rid of British Rail and we want it back.
Edward Barnes, WarminsterOver-priced fares can suck it.
Luke Oldale, WorksopIt should never have been privatised in the first place. It was the worst thing John Major ever did.
Jim Williams, Kirkby-in-AshfieldTransport, like the utility services, are the lifeblood of the country. Infrastructure is not like having to choose between a white loaf or a brown loaf.
John Marriott, HarlowTrains for the people, not for profit.
Sally Welham, CarnoustieIf it stops the ridiculous cross-over between train companies and leads to a better service I am all for it.
Simon Barker, HertfordshireLet the public own the railways.
Paul Joseph, HyderabadI’m signing this for my British friends.
M Shone, PenzanceBring back British Rail.
Bertie Shaw, DealI believe that without the involvement of private companies the railways would have little investment. I do believe in a national passenger operator (but just that).
Pete Sapwell, DewsburyMy interest in this is a personal one. I was brought up in a railway cottage in Wolverton. My Dad was a brass fitter and worked there man and boy. It should belong to the people.
Cuchulainn Gent, EdinburghEdinburgh’s railway has completely disappeared and what has followed is the creation of the UK’s most congested city. Bring back the rail.
Adrian Barron, MaidenheadSelling essential public infrastructure was (and still is) absolute stupidity.
Virginia Griffin Monk, LondonWhen British Rail was privatised, I was concerned about a fragmented and uncoordinated service. I think this is what we now have. Bring back BR.
Andrew Strong, Newcastle-upon-TynePeople not profits in action.
Roy Manterfield, NottinghamPublic transport should be run as a public service, not for private profit.
John Heyburn, Rochfordthe price of season tickets is at an all time high. The service since privatisation Is awful. I have had enough. Please bring back British Rail.
Kevin Humphrey, LancingIt needs to change and has to change. Bring back British Rail for the people.
Gemma Fisher, KentIt’s about time.
Paul Cope, Hayling IslandBring back British Rail – it belongs to the people not private business.
Phil Clarke, NuneatonFormer BR employee seeks re-nationalised network for constructive relationship.
Amanda Mulholland, BirminghamIt should never have been sold off. Fat cats got fatter.