Stop the money going into the fat cats’ pockets and re-invest the money in the trains, stations and staff.

David Worden, Preston

This entire country is being sold off bit by bit. Rail services now are expensive and totally ineffective. Bring back our industry and services.

Shirley Salter, Derby

It’s scandalous that the Scottish railway has been sold to the Dutch national rail. Give our railways back to the people.

Ben Carlin, Falkirk

More jobs, not profit.

Raymond Anderson, Snodland

Privatisation only benefits the rich.

Doug Moffatt, Durham

I totally agree with the railways being returned to the public sector. I find it amazing that we are paying the private sector public money to run our railways.

Ron McLean, Moffat

The rail system is not working for travellers but shareholders and higher management are still making plenty of money. Our railways need to change.

Rose Chaney, Bridport

It’s for people not for private profit.

Mark Bobbitt, Wymondham

East Coast Rail has been great. Why fix something that’s not broken? I think we know why.

Victoria Hartung, Grimsby

As a lifelong campaigner for social justice and the environment, my wife and I believe strongly that the railways should be re-nationalised, along with all public services.

Pete and Nikki Perry, Stevenage

The service we are provided with is an utter disgrace. Continuous passing the buck of blame between these private organisations that are put in place to deliver travel.

David Hood, Edenbridge

I spend over £1000 every year yet I get a seat only now and again. This is not acceptable. And the prices keep going up and the service gets worse. Zero logic.

Adam Haslam, Silsden

I am old enough to remember the days when British Rail ran the railways, and I can tell you it was run better in those days than it is now.

Frances Moran, London

Hopeless franchise process continually adding to ticket prices.

Michael Bramley, Skipton

Go back to running trains at cost not for profit.

Vincent Brierley, Peterborough

So annoyed with Avanti delays and service in First Class. Whatever Virgin thoughts anyone has they were amazingly timely and service was exceptional.

Shazia Nawaz, Birmingham

This should be affordable for everyone and not just the rich.

Aaron Fry, Plymouth

Rail should be run for the good of the country, not for private profit.

Mark Lawrence, Attleborough

The time has come to undo much of the havoc wrought be the unlamented Margaret Thatcher.

Rob Lucas, Ross-on-Wye

In Europe you have high quality train networks under one direction. The UK needs to follow suit.

Dave Emson, Bedale

I love travelling by train but hate lining the pockets of fat cats. We want cheap, efficient travel for all with no need for handouts to shareholders. We all own this.

Julie Ward, Bishop Auckland

The price of rail travel for my work commute is preventing me from being able to eat a balanced diet. Something has to be done. End this insane ransom they hold us to.

Helen Clarkson, London

Transport for people not profiteers.

Ruth Hirschfield, Liverpool

Public transport should not be run for private profit.

Ray Packham, Bradford-on-Avon

Nationalised East coast line costs taxpayers less to run than the privatised lines. Stop companies lining their pockets with our money.

Diane Cawood, Manchester

It’s just so blindingly obvious isn’t it?

Michael Bodycomb, Cambridge

The system as it is now is a bloody mess and one big massive rip-off.

Paul Lenihan, London

British transport for the people instead of being motivated by profit.

David Page

It should not have been done in the first place.

Cyril Rhodes, Sheffield

People before profit.

Sharon Kelly, London