David Thornewell, AylesfordI agree the present system is overcomplicated and needs reform. But to put down a marker, I still want ticket offices at major stations.
David Jaggs, BillingtonI’m wholeheartedly behind this campaign.
David Black, HarrogateWe need to bring the railways back into public ownership rather than giving money to private (and mostly foreign) companies.
Morag Cumming, NottinghamWe need an efficient and cost-effective railway network to get Britain working again. It must not be run solely for profit, but for everyone who needs to use the railway.
Charles Regan, WolverhamptonEnd this rip-off of passengers and taxpayers by private corporations. Put people and an integrated transport system ahead of private profit.
Alun Llewelyn, LondonOur taxes are used to keep the shareholders happy.
Andrew Brown, IpswichTwo franchises run by the government have both worked better than private franchises. Wake up and smell the roses please.
Mark Foster, LondonSimply Bring back British Rail and end all these scam companies that are only interested in lining their own pockets.
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.
Robert Clark, PooleNo privatised railway requirement from the EU, only a separate accounting process. Major (typical tory) conned us. Re-nationalise now. You know it makes sense.
J Winton, Newcastle-upon-TyneThe East Coast rail line has been in public ownership since private operators pulled out. It is now in profit.
Marilyn Moore, DarlingtonAs a child (I’m now 65) I travelled everywhere by train. I’ve been on trains across Europe in recent years and found them affordable and efficient but I can’t afford them here.
Kev Kirkham, Stoke-on-TrentA good idea.
Charlie McIlwain, Roundhay, LeedsPassengers shouldn’t have to pay more than ever for a system that’s getting *worse* than ever – that just doesn’t make any sense. Private railways aren’t working.
Ethan Radford, NottinghamConsidering the public already subsidises the rail network 3-4 billion a year, yet fares continue to rise. The entire rail network should be standardised to public good.
Alan Gent, FrodshamBring back BR. It was cheaper and less complicated than today’s tangle of different rail companies.
Helen Kara, UttoxeterLet’s make British Rail the great asset it could be for our country, rather than the current hotchpotch of incompetence.
Adam Stock, NewcastleLet’s stop the corporate benefits that gives us poor management, rip-off fares and a terrible ticketing system. Re-nationalise now.
Jarvis Coxwell, FarnhamThe current British railway system is inherently flawed, and has gone noticeably downhill. As a 24 year old, I am struggling to afford the 1 hour commute into London.
Arthur Edis, DoncasterIt’s about time we had everything back. We may be able to afford to live then.
Stephen Fay, CwmbranBring back BR!
Matt Rogerson, LlanelliPublic sector for public transport.
Chris Tugwell, WellingPrivatisation of the railways is a sham so that shareholders can make millions. We should re-invest in re-opening closed lines and bring back a real service.
Kevin Leonard, AshingtonBritish rail is the way forward so as to eliminate the robbery of tax payers’ funds going to parasite companies.
Nick West, LondonIt makes total sense.
John Hague, LoughboroughThe current rail system is a total mess. Franchising has not worked and we are over-charged for a poor standard of service compared to other EU countries.
Roger Theaker, LiverpoolPrivatisation has been a disaster for passengers and a bean feast for rail companies.
David Skuse, MorpethThe privatisation of rail has given us a mess. Millions of pounds spent on advisors and lawyers could be spent on services. It’s idiotic to sell successful East Coast .
Phil Sherwin, LondonBring back British Rail.
Geoff Lamb, East GrinsteadAnd nationalise it as well.