Petition · past parliament
Re-Nationalise Rail Infrastructure.
Closed
34 signatures
What the petition asks
Our National Rail infrastructure not run as a service since it was privatised, it is run as a business, and as a result passengers are forced to endure price increase after price increase and worsening services.
After speaking to Staff and fellow commuters, the following differences are apparent due to being run as a business and are unacceptable.
Outside of timetabled services, commuters are no longer a priority over freight.
When service is disrupted, trains are cancelled rather than run late as it saves the company money, but at the expense of running trains for the commuters.
Priority is given to sections of infrastructure where there are competing franchises or services.
Outside of timetabled services, commuters are no longer a priority over freight.
When service is disrupted, trains are cancelled rather than run late as it saves the company money, but at the expense of running trains for the commuters.
Priority is given to sections of infrastructure where there are competing franchises or services.
Timeline
| 24 Jan 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 24 Jul 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
34
Status
Closed
Opened
24 Jan 2016
Closed
24 Jul 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.