DIRECTLY Operated Railways, the railway company operating the East Coast line, has seen profits increase.

DOR, which took over the running of the re-nationalised line from National Express, said its operating profit increased by 7% to £7.1m in the year to March.

Turnover was up by £20m to £655.8m. DOR also made increased service payments over the year to the Department for Transport of £195.7m.

According to the group, customer satisfaction at East Coast rose by 2%.

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