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Stormy sea waves crashing against coastal rocks. Photo by Matt Hardy via Unsplash.

The £165m Warning. Why Dawlish Will Fail Again

The Dawlish sea wall has become a symbol of Britain's coastal railway vulnerability. After £165 million of public investment, the line still faces the same fundamental threat that cut Cornwall off from the rest of England for eight weeks in 2014. The cliffs behind the railway are still

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The End of Paper Visas. What the UK's Digital eVisa System Means for Travellers

The United Kingdom is ending an era of travel documentation. From 25 February 2026, paper visas will no longer exist. Every visa issued by the UK will be digital, stored electronically, and linked to the passport you use to apply. This change affects millions of travellers annually and fundamentally alters

Railway tracks viewed from platform with overhead wires. Photo by Michael Tuszynski via Unsplash.

Teenagers at the Controls. The Reality of Training Britain's Next Generation of Train Drivers

--- title: "Teenagers at the Controls: The Reality of Training Britain's Next Generation of Train Drivers" authors: - name: Alex date: 2026-02-14T10:00:00.000Z tags: - transport - rail - careers - public_works featured: true --- The Department for Transport has announced that the

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Packing Light for a European Weekend. A Practical Guide

--- title: "Packing Light for a European Weekend: A Practical Guide" author: Alex published: false tags: - travel - packing - guide --- Budget airlines have made weekend breaks affordable, but their luggage restrictions remain ruthless. The difference between a smooth journey and an expensive mistake often comes

Railway tracks viewed from platform with overhead wires. Photo by Michael Tuszynski via Unsplash.

Dartford Junction Closed for Nine Days Over Half-Term. What Kent Travellers Need to Know

Dartford Junction is the busiest railway junction in Kent, handling over 300 trains daily. For nine days over February half-term, it will be completely shut. If you are travelling in south-east London or Kent this week, your journey will be affected. What is Happening and When Network Rail is undertaking

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The APD Exemption. How Scottish Airports Can Save You Hundreds on Long-Haul Flights

The UK's Air Passenger Duty (APD) adds a significant cost to air travel, but savvy travellers have discovered a legal loophole that can save hundreds on long-haul flights. By routing through specific Scottish airports, you can bypass this tax entirely. What is Air Passenger Duty? APD is a

Ghost Platforms of the London Underground: A Visitor

Ghost Platforms of the London Underground: A Visitor

London's Underground contains closed stations and abandoned platforms that exist as frozen snapshots of different eras. Some are visible to observant passengers. Others hide behind unmarked doors. Understanding what to look for adds a layer of discovery to routine journeys. What Is a Ghost Platform? Ghost platforms are