1 January 2014 Last updated at 23:15 GMT 
The Daily Mail envisages the end of first-class rail travel, reporting that the government is preparing to pay train operators millions of pounds to convert carriages to second class in a bid to ease overcrowding. 
The Metro also has news of concern for its commuter readership. It quotes the Campaign for Better Transport saying that rail fares are rising so steeply that the government will be making a profit from commuters by 2018. 
The i also highlights the rising transport costs, pointing out rail fares have jumped 50% in 10 years and reporting suggestions that the increases are a "barrier to economic recovery". 
Energy prices lead the Guardian, which carries accusations from Labour that the "big six" suppliers have paid £4bn above the market rate for their electricity. The firms, the paper says, have disputed Labour's figures. 
Meanwhile, the Independent quotes Energy Secretary Ed Davey as saying that a Europe-wide network of underground electricity cables would be needed to secure lower energy prices for the UK. 
The Daily Mirror leads with claims that Moors Murderer Ian Brady has dementia, raising fears that he may never be able to reveal where he buried 12-year-old victim Keith Bennett. 
Ministers are considering creating US-style jail sentences of 100 years or more to overcome a European human rights ban on whole-life terms, according to the Daily Telegraph. 
Optimism over the prospects of the UK sustaining its economic "upswing" features on the front page of the Financial Times. It's conducted a poll of 100 economists, the results of which - it says - support ministers' fiscal policies. 
The Times leads with suggestions from former cabinet minister Liam Fox that the ring-fencing protecting the NHS budget should be removed from the Conservative party's manifesto pledges before the next election. 
The Daily Express reports "four simple guidelines" to help people live longer, as set out by public health officials. They include taking regular exercise, while cutting back on smoking, alcohol and food intake. 
The Daily Star reports that Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell, who was cleared of sexually abusing children in September, wants a reunion with his children who he's said to have been estranged from since his arrest last year. 
The Sun claims an exclusive by suggesting advertising executive Charles Saatchi is on holiday with TV star Trinny Woodall. It also says football's premier league leaders Arsenal will try to buy Fulham striker Dimitar Berbatov.
Rail ticket price anger and Moors Murderer Ian Brady on front pages
The Daily Mail envisages the end of first-class rail travel, reporting that the government is preparing to pay train operators millions of pounds to convert carriages to second class in a bid to ease overcrowding. The Metro also has news of concern for its commuter readership. It quotes the Campaign for Better Transport saying that rail fares are rising so steeply that the government will be making a profit from commuters by 2018. The i also highlights the rising transport costs, pointing out rail fares have jumped 50% in 10 years and reporting suggestions that the increases are a "barrier to economic recovery". Energy prices lead the Guardian, which carries accusations from Labour that the "big six" suppliers have paid £4bn above the market rate for their electricity. The firms, the paper says, have disputed Labour's figures. Meanwhile, the Independent quotes Energy Secretary Ed Davey as saying that a Europe-wide network of underground electricity cables would be needed to secure lower energy prices for the UK. The Daily Mirror leads with claims that Moors Murderer Ian Brady has dementia, raising fears that he may never be able to reveal where he buried 12-year-old victim Keith Bennett. Ministers are considering creating US-style jail sentences of 100 years or more to overcome a European human rights ban on whole-life terms, according to the Daily Telegraph. Optimism over the prospects of the UK sustaining its economic "upswing" features on the front page of the Financial Times. It's conducted a poll of 100 economists, the results of which - it says - support ministers' fiscal policies. The Times leads with suggestions from former cabinet minister Liam Fox that the ring-fencing protecting the NHS budget should be removed from the Conservative party's manifesto pledges before the next election. The Daily Express reports "four simple guidelines" to help people live longer, as set out by public health officials. They include taking regular exercise, while cutting back on smoking, alcohol and food intake. The Daily Star reports that Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell, who was cleared of sexually abusing children in September, wants a reunion with his children who he's said to have been estranged from since his arrest last year. The Sun claims an exclusive by suggesting advertising executive Charles Saatchi is on holiday with TV star Trinny Woodall. It also says football's premier league leaders Arsenal will try to buy Fulham striker Dimitar Berbatov. 
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