Rail travellers in London face fresh travel chaos after more strikes by train drivers were announced today in a row over pay and working conditions.
Passengers face a week of without train services after drivers on the National Express East Anglia franchise rejected a pay deal. Members of train drivers union Aslef at National Express East [...]
3. September 2009
Would you like to Save Money While Visiting London? Check out the London PassThinking of taking a tour of Stamford Bridge? Now you can save money on your visit to Stamford Bridge the home of Chelsea Football Club when we use London Pass. Chelsea is one of the most popular teams in the English Premier [...]
Continue reading...19. August 2009
From September 14, British travellers will be cruising down the highway in the iconic American Greyhound buses. FirstGroup said the buses would be running from London Victoria to Portsmouth and Southampton.Tickets will cost from as little as £1, with the average journey costing £7. The hourly buses will take just under two hours non-stop and [...]
Continue reading...29. July 2009
London beat Lake District and Cornwall to be crowned as UK’s top “staycation” holiday destination. More than a fifth of British families will be spending a week sightseeing in London this year, according to a new survey. London Mayor Boris Johnson said: “London is a fantastic city to visit at any time of the year.”“As [...]
Continue reading...20. July 2009
The London Pass is a sightseeing card which gives holders FREE ENTRY to over 55 sights and tourist attractions in London. You simply pay the one off price for the London Pass of their choice, there are 4 durations to choose from and then you can enter as many of the tourist attractions included on [...]
Continue reading...20. June 2009
Rail passengers in London using Oyster pay-as-you-go will pay up to twice as much for journeys than Tube customers. What a rip off!Pay-as-you-go Oyster will be allowed on almost all suburban rail routes in London. Tube fares will be far cheaper than rail prices. London Mayor Boris Johnson says he could not guarantee passengers using [...]
Continue reading...18. June 2009
But it’s going to cost a few quid more from the current prices. Britain’s first 140mph train, the Javelin pulled away from St Pancrass Station in London on it’s way to Kent with special guests on board.The service will link Central London and Ebbsfleet in north Kent and Ashford. Apparently first class ticket holders will [...]
Continue reading...17. June 2009
Well, more than 1000 cyclists stripped off to take part in the World Naked Bike Ride in London recently. It was the sixth annual protest against oil dependency and car culture. Naked rallies were also staged in more than 40 locations around the world.In London the nude cyclists followed a six-mile route from Hyde Park [...]
Continue reading...16. June 2009
The UK foreign office has launched a campaign urging Britons to dress appropriately and respect local customs when on holiday in other countries. Different countries have different customs and laws, and holidaymakers need to be aware and familiarise themselves with these laws and customs to avoid getting into trouble and spoil your holiday. From women [...]
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8. September 2009
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