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Railways

Divisive Tory MP turned TV star Michael Portillo: 'We’ll still have railways in 200 years' time'
TV

Divisive Tory MP turned TV star Michael Portillo: 'We’ll still have railways in 200 years' time'

The former Tory MP levels with Big Issue on railways, politics, global unrest – and garish wardrobes
Fury as train operators cut railcard discount despite sky-high ticket prices: 'It's demoralising'
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Transport

Fury as train operators cut railcard discount despite sky-high ticket prices: 'It's demoralising'

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