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Like many young girls, I wanted to be an air stewardess, but I discovered that there was a lot more to travel and transport than working on a plane.

— Elaine Holt THE CITY INTERVIEW: Holt keeps East Coast rail route on track (2011)

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huge amount of respect" for Hogg but there is evident impatience in her words – a directness that is also remarked upon by former colleagues.

East Coast rail's Elaine Holt signals a change of direction (2010)

It is very early days. We have been here less than a year and we have had a lot to do in that time

East Coast rail's Elaine Holt signals a change of direction (2010)

I think that because I didn't get A-levels and a degree, I always wanted to prove that I was as good as anyone else and I worked very hard.

THE CITY INTERVIEW: Holt keeps East Coast rail route on track (2011)

This is Britain's premier railway and there is a lot of pride in it among staff and passengers. What we are doing is trying to put some pride back in the railway. It is a company that has failed twice, and that inevitably has an impact on the service.

East Coast rail's Elaine Holt signals a change of direction (2010)

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