Simon Calder, also known as The Man Who Pays His Way, has been writing about travel for The Independent since 1994. In his weekly opinion column, he explores a key travel issue – and what it means for you.
“Only travel by rail if absolutely necessary and if you do travel, expect severe disruption.” That is a message straight out of the 20th century, when rail strikes made regular appearances on the political stage. In July 1989, London and large parts of the wider road network were gridlocked as furious commuters – forced into their cars – battled their way into work.
