'A Point of View', 20:50-21:00 Radio 4 this evening featured Lisa
Jardine contrasting travel by train with other methods.  Somewhat off-
topic for both of these groups as she speaks mainly of her experiences
in Holland, but may be of interest.  A transcript, and audio stream
are available here:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/views/a_point_of_view/

for the next few days.