Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast
By The Independent
Simon Calder is the Independent’s travel correspondent, the UK’s leading travel journalist. From news updates to discussions with experts, Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast will bring you all you need to know from the world of travel.
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Latest episode
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What Vienna has over Budapest and Prague
And why January to March is a good time to go there -
December 18th - How to stay safe on the trains at Christmas
I'm talking to Samantha Facey, Health, Safety and Security Director at the UK's biggest train operator, GTR -
December 17th - Storm Darragh's Damage and Disruption
The main Great Britian to Ireland ferry link has been hit -
December 16th - The drive behind National Express
Simon Calder talks with National Express chief executive Alex Jensen -
December 13th - Not such an unlucky day for Avanti West Coast passengers
Although there are still a few issues -
December 12th - Frantic Friday, Slow Saturday and Messy Monday
Simon Calder discusses the unholy trinity of busy days on the motorways of Britain in the build-up to Christmas -
December 11th - Dreaming of a train strike free Christmas? Keep dreaming
You're better off hoping for snow -
December 10th - How could UK trains be the most expensive in Europe?
A recent survey has released some unusual results -
December 9th - Planes, Trains, and Travel Pains
Simon Calder looks at the damage to travel plans from Storm Darragh -
December 6th - System failure brings UK rail services to a halt
This is an embarrassment for the government in a week in which ministers have assured the public that train delays can only get better...
