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December 2nd - Train provider competition to intensify between English and Welsh capitals
I'm in London Paddington station with news of intensified competition on the line between the English and Welsh capitals.
Starting in 2024, Grand Unio…
3 years, 5 months ago
November 30th - Eurostar security staff to strike in December
Travellers hoping to escape by train to Paris, Brussels or Amsterdam in the run-up to Christmas could have their plans wrecked by the latest strike c…
3 years, 5 months ago
November 29th - Airports within walking distance of the city centre
On a recent trip to Doha, and wrestling with the airport's rubbish wifi, I've had a think about airports and their proximity to the cities they serve…
3 years, 5 months ago
November 28th - World Cup fever at a discount
The World Cup is reaching the knockout phases and many are looking to head to Qatar on a last-minute whim. Which might be great timing, for I can rev…
3 years, 5 months ago
November 25th - Looking ahead to Saturday's Rail Strikes
Simon Calder gives you the rundown on what is and isn't running with Saturday's Aslef union strike action.
This podcast is free, as is Simon's weekly …
3 years, 5 months ago
November 24th - RMT boss talks with new transport secretary
As train firms warn rail passengers to “only travel by train if necessary” on Saturday 26 November, ahead of the next strike, the leader of the rail …
3 years, 5 months ago
November 23rd - Let's talk biometrics
I've come across the story of a farmer who was hoping to enter the US but her occupation has meant that her fingerprints have all but been erased on …
3 years, 5 months ago
November 22nd - Break up long journeys by changing planes
Long flights between the UK and Southeast Asia (Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore) currently take even longer as they are obliged (because of Russi…
3 years, 5 months ago
November 21st - The rules and regulations around the Qatar World Cup
Simon Calder reflects on the latest rules imposed on the tournament - including an 11th-hour beer ban - which kicked off in the Gulf state over the w…
3 years, 5 months ago
November 18th - A week in Singapore
I've been in Singapore for a week, here is what I have learnt about this fascinating and friendly city-state.
This podcast is free, much like my weekl…
3 years, 5 months ago