Claire Richardson-Smith, ChesterAnother fine mess the Tories have gotten us in that we’ll need to pay through the nose to get out of. It was better in public hands by far. Now give it us back.
Neil Morrlle, BuckleyBring back British Rail.
Nigel McAdam, ManchesterPublic service not private profit. It’s that simple.
Dan Marston, NottinghamThis summer we travelled by rail right across Germany with two bicycles. We paid 26 euros each and we bought the tickets the same morning on the platform.
Michael Craig, MagherafeltPeople before profit.
Robert Thornton, Brighton.Should never have been privatised in the first place. Railways are a national asset for the people.
Ian Munro, Tilston,Integrated rail planning is crucial to our country, passengers, freight and tourists. Why can’t we emulate Germany, France and Japan?
Alexandra VeresBritish Rail was privatised entirely and knowingly for the benefit of private business at the public expense. We deserve better.
Jonathan Coombe, Tenbury WellsThose of us old enough remember that things were far from perfect in the era of British Rail. However, things were simpler in those days without all these franchises.
David Marsh, Southend-on-SeaNetwork Rail is already public-owned. Bring back the rest to the public, at least it would benefit from the comparative simplicity of being run by one organisation.
Hugo Silva, EpsomBring back British Rail.
Rupert Kavanagh, Sudbury, SuffolkOnly criminals want things privatised, beginning with the Nazis in Germany.
Andrew West, ChathamOur railways are the most expensive and the most unreliable in Europe.
Michael Woodward, NottinghamIf the East Coast mainline can be run at a profit by the public sector, so can the rest of the network.
Eirug Griffiths, PontardaweToo many passengers are being ripped off by hikes in rail fares which are sometimes above inflation and outdated rolling stock being used and not enough investment made.
Rex Maybury, Norton, DoncasterAlthough I’m a pensioner and do not pay train fares I agree with your actions.
Hilary Strong, EmsworthI think that re-nationalising should be part of any agreement to build the new high speed rail line.
Julie Young, ChesterfieldPublic services should be owned by the public.
Henry Sherridan, DoncasterNo to privatisation.
Alan Derby, AndoverThe vast profits that the rail companies are making should be in public hands to make the railways more efficient and cheaper
Denis Rice, NottinghamWe need less fragmentation of services. East Coast line shows again what public ownership achieves for the benefit of all.
Corrie Hogenboom, GroningenAs it was always meant to be.
Michele Hickson, St Leonard’s-on-SeaIt is ridiculous to expect public transport to operate for profit. All other countries recognise the need for public subsidy of transport.
Vanessa Martin, BrightonBring back national railways to be proud of. Get us to work on time with a seat. And a clean safe journey for a reasonable price.
Thomas CoyleLet’s build and test trains in the UK, it’ll be good for economy!
Barry Maginn, ManchesterEast Coast – all that needs to be said.
Jade Montserrat, ScarboroughEllie Harrison’s staggering talk at Artquest conference this year has made me a passionate supporter of this great undertaking. Thank you.
Maybelle CintraReally enjoying reading the comments, keep up the good work!
Benjamin Joseph, RosslareAs a ex-driver on the railways in this country, it’s a shambles how it’s run and how the companies make so much profit off government bailouts.