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Britain cautions travel to Sri Lanka

Britain has cautioned its subjects on visiting Sri Lanka. It has revealed of a high threat of terrorism in the island nation.

asiantribune.com

Labels: Britain, sri lanka, travel warning

posted by iTravelnet news  # 8:24 AM

UK Rail fares taking passengers for a ride

The British train network is a confusing, expensive mess - so bad even National Rail Enquiries and station staff get things wrong.

money.uk.msn.com

Labels: Britain, rail

posted by iTravelnet news  # 1:57 PM

Harry Potter casts spell on location vacations

The latest bout of Pottermania looks certain to provide Britain with tourist success.

theage.com.au

Labels: Britain, Harry Potter, location, tourism

posted by iTravelnet news  # 8:18 PM

Britain's beaches blighted by rising tide of litter

The amount of litter on Britain's coastline has increased by more than 90 per cent from last year, with plastic being the single biggest scourge.

news.independent.co.uk (page not found)

Labels: Britain, coastline, litter

posted by iTravelnet news  # 8:34 PM

Super trains leave Britain behind

The UK government has invited tenders to build a £1bn high-speed rail service that would run considerably slower than it's continental counterparts, reigniting debate about whether Britain should build high-speed lines that could significantly cut current journey times.

guardian.co.uk

Labels: Britain, high-speed railway, train

posted by iTravelnet news  # 2:24 PM

Britain's 10 most overcrowded trains revealed

The 10 most overcrowded trains in Britain have been revealed in a list compiled by environmental campaigners, with the 7.59am Durham to Newcastle claiming top spot, operating at up to 88% over capacity.

guardian.co.uk

Labels: Britain, overcrowding, trains

posted by iTravelnet news  # 2:22 PM

High speed intercity train fleet could cost up to GBP 4 billion

Britain's Department for Transport has announced plans for a new high-speed intercity rail network to be introduced from 2014.

guardian.co.uk

Labels: Britain, high-speed railway, intercity rail network

posted by iTravelnet news  # 1:51 PM

Paths of enlightenment

The British Government's statutory advisor on the environment has developed a proposal to radically improve the coastal corridor around Britain that would bring an end to the inland detours along the 2,733 miles of English and Welsh coast.

guardian.co.uk (page not found)

Labels: Britain, coast, walk

posted by iTravelnet news  # 1:35 PM