The rail boss who snubs the trains: Chief racks up £1,400 air fare bill on flights around the UK

A train boss paid more than £1,400 to take flights around the UK and claimed the money back on expenses instead of using his own rail service.

Despite their adverts encouraging commuters to take the train, figures reveal one director of the Government funded East Coast franchise claimed for seven flights between Glasgow and London.

East Coast TV ads feature comic and impressionist Rory Bremner travelling by train through the North East pointing out the beautiful scenery through the window.    Full Read