Gillian Murray, NottinghamWhenever I travel on trains of our European neighbours I envy their systems and feel ashamed of the mess and confusion foreign travellers meet in the UK.
Matt Tyas, St IvesIf British Rail had received the level of subsidy afforded to the private sector, none of the money would have gone to shareholders and the network would be better for it.
Hector, CheshirePrivatisation has created a railway that in every conceivable way is truly an abomination.
Stefan Lewicki, HarrogateBring back sensible ticket pricing and booking.
Diane Wilson, HydeDefinitely bring back British Rail and soon before it’s all sold. It belongs to the people.
Meg Gain, Stratford-upon-AvonA confusing plethora of train companies and fares which does little for the customer.
Derek Staton, Crouch EndWe have the most expensive and crowded system in Europe. It’s unfair and only benefits the shareholders who abdicate responsibility when there are problems.
M P L Muresan, LondonAt least, as a first step, bring back the BR brand within the franchise system, like with London Buses. The customer should only see BR, regardless of actual TOC.
Linda Cornall, PeterboroughWe need a joined-up service.
Jane Moorhead, LondonIt can’t possibly be any worse.
Thomas Chant, ExeterBecause you will not find a good privatised rail system anywhere in the world.
Debra Norgate, DewsburyBring back British Rail.
Maggie Lloyd, HastingsIt is only with the basic infrastructure of a country run well and for all that real business can work for the benefit of all.
Alison Sheffield, Cleobury MortimerIt just makes more sense.
Mervyn Parry, LlangollenIt’s about time that all public transport was back in the hands of the people and not the companies who are draining every penny out of taxpayers pockets.
Barry Wilkinson, AldershotRe-nationalise the railways. They are for transport for all of the nation and should be nationally owned.
Daniel Isles, CirencesterI use the train loads and I would love it to be better.
Sylvia Gainsborough, CambridgeI often use the rail network, as I no longer drive. Passengers are still standing or sitting on the floor. It’s not good enough.
Pamela Lake, BirminghamThe only way for success and decently priced rail transport is as one. It shouldn’t have been disbanded.
Michael Spurden, YorkThe privatised fragmentation of British Rail cannot be called other than a total and unmitigated disaster. It has cost us dearly, in money and in lives.
Dave Oldfield, BrightonThey should never have been privatised.
Mark Hosey, GosportI’m in 100% support of the nationalising of the railways.
Barry Kay, ChesterfieldIf the old British Rail had received the financial support now given to the private operating companies we should have a ‘gold plated’ up-to-date railway system.
Tony Hartley, KendalI would like to see nationalisation of more than just the railways. The water utilities, Royal Mail, National Health, management and administration of local government.
David Roberts, ScarboroughBring the railways back into our hands and let our economy benefit.
Michael Drain, LondonYes please.
Paul Roberts, LondonStations were staffed all day. Now they’re not and fare dodgers can walk out without paying.
Ian Scarlat, BradfordBring it back to the people.
Edith Howse, PrudhoeOK to do this, but I want to see high standards – not sloppy the way it used to be.
Roger Dickings, PeterboroughLet’s get rid of the fat cats who only want profits instead of service. Let’s start thinking of the people who travel and the staff who work for them.