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
Future of East Coast Mainline up for discussion
The future of East Coast rail is up for discussion in Parliament today, June 5.
Two months ago, the government invited firms to bid for the franchise. It is three years since they took over the running of the line when National Express pulled out.
Labour MPs are urging the government to abandon what they say is an unnecessary and costly privatisation plan on the East Coast Mainline.
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