Council's first-class travel 'broke no rules'

An internal South Tyneside Council audit concludes the travel costs are "not considered significant".
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First-class travel on one of Pakistan’s most notorious train

This story dives into what it’s really like to ride first class on Pakistan’s most dangerous sleeper train, a route known for derailments, mechanical failures, and unpredictable overnight travel.
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Council spent thousands on first-class rail travel

Labour councillors have been criticised for spending thousands on "luxury travel" instead of "fixing damp homes" and "repairing roads". South Tyneside Council spent close to £15,000 over 18 months on ...
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I rode in business and first class on Amtrak's NextGen Acela, the fastest train in the US. Here's how they compared.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Amtrak NextGen Acela is the fastest train in the US. I booked a business-class ticket from New York City to Washington, DC, ...
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I booked a first-class ride on the Amtrak Acela train. It wasn't worth the $450 price tag.

Business Insider's reporter rode in first class on the Amtrak NextGen Acela train.Joey Hadden/Business Insider I've spent 100 hours on Amtrak trains. No seat has been more comfortable, no ...
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South Tyneside councillors use first-class travel 'frequently' and it's costing taxpayers thousands

First class travel was utilised on more than 50 occasions by councillors in South Tyneside over the last year at a total cost ...
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Around the World by Train Now Bookable in Six Standalone Sections

Departing 14 March 2027, the 31-day flight-free journey costs £18,900 pp (two sharing), including the services of an experienced tour leader, all accommodation, mixed board basis, first class rail ...