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Eurostar Chaos: Engineering Works and French Network Delays Hit Monday Commute

Eurostar Chaos: Engineering Works and French Network Delays Hit Monday Commute

Eurostar passengers faced chaos this Monday morning as engineering works combined with French rail network delays to disrupt services. We break down what went wrong, which routes were affected and what travellers need to know about claiming compensation.

The Invisible Aviators: How to Earn 10,000 Avios Without Spending a Penny Extra

The Invisible Aviators: How to Earn 10,000 Avios Without Spending a Penny Extra

Most people think you earn Avios by flying. They are wrong. In 2026, the "Forensic Explorer" earns the majority of their points on the ground, through systems most people ignore. Learn how to build a passive Avios engine using the BA eStore, Uber partnership, Nectar bridge and BPme.

The Redway Experiment: The Hidden Failure of MK Secret Infrastructure

The Redway Experiment: The Hidden Failure of MK Secret Infrastructure

Hidden beneath Milton Keynes lies the Redway system, over 200 miles of red tarmac designed as a parallel city for pedestrians and cyclists. Fifty years later, it represents a fascinating paradox: a masterpiece of infrastructure that many residents avoid.

Another Rail Franchise Returns to Public Hands: West Midlands Nationalisation Complete

Another Rail Franchise Returns to Public Hands: West Midlands Nationalisation Complete

West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway have become the latest operators to return to public ownership, bringing services across Birmingham, Liverpool and London under government control. We examine what this means for passengers.

Selhurst Derailment: When One Train Breaks the UK's Busiest Railway

Selhurst Derailment: When One Train Breaks the UK's Busiest Railway

A single derailed train inside Selhurst Depot brought Britain's busiest railway franchise to its knees, triggering an unprecedented "do not travel" alert. We investigate what actually happened and what it reveals about Britain's underfunded rail infrastructure.