Simon Calder
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Which are the world’s greatest intermodal transportation hubs?
The rules:
At least three different forms of transport must converge at the same location.
Two of those transportation methods must be through, not simply terminating, services.
And at least one of them must be international.
I'll start.
The rules:
At least three different forms of transport must converge at the same location.
Two of those transportation methods must be through, not simply terminating, services.
And at least one of them must be international.
I'll start.
June 15, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Which are the world’s greatest intermodal transportation hubs?
The rules:
At least three different forms of transport must converge at the same location.
Two of those transportation methods must be through, not simply terminating, services.
And at least one of them must be international.
I'll start.
The rules:
At least three different forms of transport must converge at the same location.
Two of those transportation methods must be through, not simply terminating, services.
And at least one of them must be international.
I'll start.
Dubrovnik‘s magnificent wall wraps around the most beautiful city in the Adriatic.
This season admission has risen 14% to €40: a price that's in theme park territory for an 80-min experience.
So: which cities have impressive city walls you can access for free? I’ll start: York and Derry/Londonderry.
This season admission has risen 14% to €40: a price that's in theme park territory for an 80-min experience.
So: which cities have impressive city walls you can access for free? I’ll start: York and Derry/Londonderry.
April 22, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Dubrovnik‘s magnificent wall wraps around the most beautiful city in the Adriatic.
This season admission has risen 14% to €40: a price that's in theme park territory for an 80-min experience.
So: which cities have impressive city walls you can access for free? I’ll start: York and Derry/Londonderry.
This season admission has risen 14% to €40: a price that's in theme park territory for an 80-min experience.
So: which cities have impressive city walls you can access for free? I’ll start: York and Derry/Londonderry.
Not counting Midnight Train to Georgia, what is the top railway song, please?
I'll start: The Train I'm On, Tony Joe White.
Extra kudos for UK rather than US songs.
I'll start: The Train I'm On, Tony Joe White.
Extra kudos for UK rather than US songs.
March 18, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Not counting Midnight Train to Georgia, what is the top railway song, please?
I'll start: The Train I'm On, Tony Joe White.
Extra kudos for UK rather than US songs.
I'll start: The Train I'm On, Tony Joe White.
Extra kudos for UK rather than US songs.
Good morning.
Putting together a guide to what's running (or not) in terms of UK public transport today.
London St Pancras is hyperactive, with dozens of Eurostar trains to/from Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam.
But this is the scene next door at London King's Cross, hub for the East Coast main line 🔽
Putting together a guide to what's running (or not) in terms of UK public transport today.
London St Pancras is hyperactive, with dozens of Eurostar trains to/from Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam.
But this is the scene next door at London King's Cross, hub for the East Coast main line 🔽
December 26, 2024 at 10:18 AM
Good morning.
Putting together a guide to what's running (or not) in terms of UK public transport today.
London St Pancras is hyperactive, with dozens of Eurostar trains to/from Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam.
But this is the scene next door at London King's Cross, hub for the East Coast main line 🔽
Putting together a guide to what's running (or not) in terms of UK public transport today.
London St Pancras is hyperactive, with dozens of Eurostar trains to/from Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam.
But this is the scene next door at London King's Cross, hub for the East Coast main line 🔽
Tourist attractions you couldn’t visit due to unexpected difficulties?
I’ll start: Harry S Truman Home and Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri, closed yesterday due to the first snowfall of winter.
Other obstacles: transport failure, "private event", staff shortage...? Let me know yours.
I’ll start: Harry S Truman Home and Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri, closed yesterday due to the first snowfall of winter.
Other obstacles: transport failure, "private event", staff shortage...? Let me know yours.
December 1, 2024 at 4:14 PM
Tourist attractions you couldn’t visit due to unexpected difficulties?
I’ll start: Harry S Truman Home and Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri, closed yesterday due to the first snowfall of winter.
Other obstacles: transport failure, "private event", staff shortage...? Let me know yours.
I’ll start: Harry S Truman Home and Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri, closed yesterday due to the first snowfall of winter.
Other obstacles: transport failure, "private event", staff shortage...? Let me know yours.
Tourist attractions you couldn’t visit due to unexpected difficulties?
I’ll start: Harry S Truman Home and Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri, closed yesterday due to the first snowfall of winter.
Other obstacles: transport failure, "private event", staff shortage...? Let me know yours.
I’ll start: Harry S Truman Home and Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri, closed yesterday due to the first snowfall of winter.
Other obstacles: transport failure, "private event", staff shortage...? Let me know yours.
December 1, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Tourist attractions you couldn’t visit due to unexpected difficulties?
I’ll start: Harry S Truman Home and Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri, closed yesterday due to the first snowfall of winter.
Other obstacles: transport failure, "private event", staff shortage...? Let me know yours.
I’ll start: Harry S Truman Home and Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri, closed yesterday due to the first snowfall of winter.
Other obstacles: transport failure, "private event", staff shortage...? Let me know yours.
Good morning from Saltburn-by-the-Sea in North Yorkshire. (The sea in question was, until the early 20th century, commonly known as the German Ocean.)
Your favourite UK seaside resort in challenging weather?
Your favourite UK seaside resort in challenging weather?
November 24, 2024 at 9:44 AM
Good morning from Saltburn-by-the-Sea in North Yorkshire. (The sea in question was, until the early 20th century, commonly known as the German Ocean.)
Your favourite UK seaside resort in challenging weather?
Your favourite UK seaside resort in challenging weather?