Council asked to curtail first-class train use

A meeting of South Tyneside Council is to decide if members should always buy the cheapest ticket.

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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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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I booked a roomette and a first-class seat on Amtrak trains. The cheaper ride was much more comfortable.

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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 ...