Voices: Fare reforms, nationalisation, and new trains – readers have their say on fixing Britain’s railways

The UK’s rail system is a contentious topic due to rising fares, ageing infrastructure, and privatisation. Calls for re-nationalisation have grown louder as ticket prices soar, with supporters citing the failure of privatisation to deliver affordability, efficiency, and investment comparable to other European nations. Structural reforms may also improve the system, but re-nationalisation is already happening as private franchises expire, with most of the network returning to public ownership by October 2027.

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