Lucy TaussigBournemouth• Simon Jenkins may be on to something here. Philippa EdmundsManager, Freight on Rail• I have never been convinced that Simon Jenkins understands the transport needs of the UK. But what impelled him to launch into another diatribe over the apparently blocked A1M south of Darlington when he had an alternative? Eric PottsSt Albans• Many of us have experienced diversions and traffic jams such as the one suffered by Simon Jenkins on his way south from Darlington. Mary StiffBroadclyst, Devon• So sorry Simon Jenkins was stuck in a traffic jam for two hours.

Source: The Guardian October 21, 2016 21:11 UTC