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Trains are a real rip-off

Nov 9 2008 Elaine C. Smith

I'M sick of this country's rotten rail services and grubby trains.

Last week I booked business class because I wanted to use my laptop.

But having paid the extra dough I found there was no such carriage on my train.

One station worker told me: "Sorry dear...only third class on this train."

He was bloody right too.

The seats were worn out and the engine deafening.

So much for travelling in style. Some people put up with this every day.

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