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East Coast rail 'bailout' could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions

Unions and Labour criticise government as Virgin Trains East Coast’s contract is terminated three years earlyThe East Coast rail franchise will be terminated three years early, avoiding the embarrassment of another private firm handing back the keys to the government but potentially forfeiting hundreds of millions in premiums due to the Treasury.

Ticket-free train travel means end of inspections [Subscription]

The end of traditional ticket inspections is in sight after rail bosses launched a trial of “hands-free” fares yesterday that automatically charge passengers as they board trains.

TfL could take control of Southern Rail routes in major transport overhaul, Chris Grayling announces

Transport for London could be handed control of some major commuter routes run by Southern Rail in an overhaul of the capital's train services.

Heathrow Airport report shows 15% fewer households are impacted by noise compared to 2006 - the lowest level ever recorded

The data comes after a public consultation on the planned third runway at the airport was reopened in October this year