Petition · past parliament

Strip Thameslink franchise, bringing back a British Rail government run service

Closed 122 signatures

What the petition asks

Thameslink have failed for years. Customer satisfaction is low and journeys unsafe and infrequent. We need a train service fit and reliable for the needs of London and UK economy. Strip Thameslink of franchise, stop blaming years of under funding and bring back British Rail government run trains.
This petition demands the return of government run franchise not having profits put before customer levels of safety and satisfaction. Bring back a British Rail system for failing train companies and hold them accountable in the way failing NHS or schools are supported and improved. Make UK mirror London and open for business 24hrs

Timeline

2 Dec 2016 Petition opened for signatures
2 May 2017 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 122
Status Closed
Opened 2 Dec 2016
Closed 2 May 2017

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.