Mike Sargent, DoverThis constant rip-off of what should be public funds is obscene.
Sandy Draper, SheffieldKeep going.
Nick David, CardiffI am fed up with late, over-crowded trains. Let’s sort it out.
Bill Lawrence, MexboroughIt is economic and social madness to continue with a privatised railway system in a modern society.
Ryan Martin, PooleReduce cars, link towns and villages, create more jobs. This has to be the only way in consideration of the growing population and numbers of vehicles on the road.
Sean Hill, GatesheadWhat are the benefits of privatisation? Profits for foreign companies, confusion on focus within the industry, lack of re-investment, and the trains belonging to the bank.
Joseph Aapden, ManchesterNorthern Rail out.
Andy Brown, Leighton BuzzardPublic transport is a public service.
Chris McCall, GlasgowRailways are a public service. They should be run for the benefit of passengers, not for private profit.
Corrie Hogenboom, GroningenAs it was always meant to be.
Colin Nicholson, EdinburghPrivatisation of publicly owned assets is theft.
Chris Brown, Wimborne MinsterRail services need to be delivered by a unitary authority which will save duplication, increase safety for employees and passengers and focus upon developing services.
Jeremy Tothill, OldburyNow would be a good time to re-nationalise British Rail.
David Butcher, LutonAs a public service, the railways should belong to the people and any profits go into the public purse, not to make the rich richer.
Jon McCarthyRail privatisation has not worked, is not working and will never work!
Bob Billington, MagorEnough of perpetual fare increases, no accountability, cattle class travel and excessive profits for train operators. It’s time to bring back a leaner, meaner BR.
Suzy Davies, CrawleyBoth of my grandfathers were steam engine drivers. They would be incensed to see the profiteering free-for-all of today’s railways. Re-nationalise now.
John Birbeck, YorkWhat a mess.
Liam Mills, PortsmouthPoor services and no pride in the private industry. Bring back BR.
Neville Redvers-Mutton, RamsgateSeason ticket costs are unsustainable – complete 21st Century re-think of UK railways NFP funding model required.
Frank Burgin, SheffieldWe used to complain about British Rail, but the expensive privatisation is a dog’s breakfast. Kill it dead and bring back proper public services.
Fraser Paterson, EdinburghThe last 20 years have been a shambles, not least the Railtrack saga. Service standards on trains have also plummeted, whilst prices have rocketed.
Antoinette Sym, LondonAll essentials, transport, education, health and energy, should be nationally-owned concerns.
Susanne Birks, SheffieldThe railways should be run as a public service and profits should be for improvements and reinvestment, not shareholders.
Kimble Perry, DoverIf we want to get more people in trains and off the roads we need affordable prices. More passengers legitimise railway investment.
Bradley Clark, LondonThe sheer confusion of using our transport system makes me ashamed in other countries. The cost of train travel way surpasses travel by car.
Gill Hanham, Berwick-upon-TweedThe rail network should be part of a strategic national transport infrastructure, not a mechanism for shareholders to make a profit.
Jamie Spilsbury, MerseysidePrivatisation has taken its toll on the whole railway system in Britain, turning it into a complete mess, not to mention train fares going up year after year.
Stephanie Archer, ManchesterPrivatisation has done nothing for passengers. We are treated abominably and expected to pay huge increases to reward shareholders. It’s not acceptable.
Peter Wilton, MaidenheadWe could even bring back the connecting service.