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So presumably they considered not honouring tickets? Ye Gods...
What was that bit about Greeks bearing gifts?
Ministers have refused National Express's requests for its contract with the government to be renegotiated.
The Department for Transport said that all East Coast services would continue and that tickets would be honoured.
The Department for Transport said that all East Coast services would continue and that tickets would be honoured.
BBC business editor Robert Peston said that National Express had tried to buy itself out of the franchise with an offer of "well over £100m".
However, Transport Secretary Lord Adonis decided to reject the approach "on principle".
However, Transport Secretary Lord Adonis decided to reject the approach "on principle".
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