MPs debate future of East Coast Mainline
A debate regarding the future of the East Coast Mainline is taking place in the House of Commons on Wednesday
Full report: MPs debate future of East Coast mainline
Labour MPs have today accused the government of privatising the East Coast Mainline service just for the sake of it.
The line has been nationalised since 2009 because private companies could not make it profitable. Since then it has achieved record passenger satisfaction and made money.
Today MPs from across the North East joined a debate to stop ministers selling off the franchise again.
Our Political Correspondent Paul Brand reports:
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