Nick Scarr, AldeburghPrivatisation of national structure is theft of public assets.
Susannah Evans, ManchesterVirgin Trains are bad. I can’t believe the incoherence in pricing.
Bill Peter, AberfeldyIn my trainspotting days it was British Railways. Why stop at Rail?
Kevin Slade, SaltfordOne country, one rail network, one railway operating company.
Christopher Wood, SheffieldBring back the profits to public ownership.
Angela Holland, ManchesterIt is time to re-nationalise British Rail. If it is considered a potentially profitable service, shouldn’t the country have the benefit?
Patrick Kite, ForfarFully nationalised railway please.
Jean Addison, CorbyThe public has been conned by the de-nationalisation of rail, water and power. The only people who have benefited from this policy have been the shareholders.
Andrew Grant Robertson, EdinburghPrivatising the railways was a misconceived policy that wasn’t even prosecuted competently. It is disgraceful that driving is cheaper than train fares.
Joan Sanger, BeckinghamPut the railways back into public ownership. It will save money and save tax-payers’ money.
Philco Gibson, LeedsBritish Rail belongs to the people, not private corporations.
Peter Cockings, KetteringThe railway system is the life-blood of the country and, like all public services, should be nationalised.
Richard Gillett, SheffieldAll national infrastructure and any business too big to fail must be owned by the nation and run for the benefit of its citizens.
Stephen Fairweather, NorwichWe should un-privatise everything. I’m fed up with being ripped off by greedy fat cats, and I’m sure I speak for most of us.
Steve Horton, ErithPrivatisation is the worst thing to have happened. We have ever increasing fares (above inflation) and overcrowding. There’s profiteering beyond acceptable levels.
John Sandford, HolmfirthDecrepit, unreliable, ancient, uncomfortable, inadequate seating, poor service, unaccountable to their customers, a disgrace.
Gary Hilsdon, BrightonWe should not be making money out of people in this way.
Stephen Davis, BristolI fully agree. Overpriced and complicated. It costs more to go to London than it does to fly to Spain. Profit of BR goes back into the country and not into private hands.
Jack Heywood, HarrogateOur rail services are an embarrassment when compared to those of our fellow European nations. We owe it to ourselves to sort it out.
Max Dutton, ManchesterThe nation that gave the world railways deserves far better than this. We need someone caring about the service they provide not someone’s profits. BBBR.
Sarah Kay, LondonThe Post Office too while you’re at it.
Dawn Farrier, NottinghamEverything that was ever nationalised before Thatcher sold it should be re-nationalised.
Tom Hirsch, NorthamptonNo competition equals high prices and bad service when there’s no alternative.
Fiona Maclennan, DunfermlineBetter train transport is vital to cut emissions and pollution and improve accessibility for people outside cities. Profits should be re-invested to develop a bigger network.
Linda Ferguson, Newcastle-upon-TyneAt least transport and the NHS should be re-nationalised.
Matthew Saunders, LondonWhat do we do now? What do we do next? What can we do to help campaign for cheaper, simpler and fairer UK rail fares?
Helen Drew, Tyne and WearRail travel should be affordable for all, not just the rich.
Charlotte Oram, LondonRoyal Mail showed that a publicly owned business could be turned around to make a profit. It can be done with rail. Don’t let either go or stay private.
Pippa Richardson, SwanseaPrivatised railway shareholders and executives profit from passengers and taxpayers. This profit should be used to keep fares down and improve the network.
Oliver Robinson, LyddI live on a branch line that was cut under Beeching but could easily be brought back as it still exists. Bring back BR!