Nov 6, 2018, 12:22 pm
Last edit by: NeverFirst
The strike on the Piccadilly line planned for Wednesday 7 November and Thursday 8 November has been suspended.
Source: https://tfl.gov.uk/campaign/tube-strike?intcmp=35779 (and Brainless69)
Source: https://tfl.gov.uk/campaign/tube-strike?intcmp=35779 (and Brainless69)
Potential Tube Strike on Piccadilly Line 7th/8th Nov
Nov 5, 2018, 4:55 pm
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Potential Tube Strike on Piccadilly Line 7th/8th Nov
I know we have a previous thread but unless called off there’s 3 tube strikes looking this week thst will make travel to LHR difficult and felt it needed a new thread, Mod please merge and amend title if necessary,
If they go ahead there will be very limited or no Central Line or Waterloo and City Line all day Wednesday this week.
in addition to that it is proposed that there will be a strike on the Piccadilly line from 2pm on Wednesday of this week to 3pm on Thursday of this week with again very limited or no service, it is anticipated that Holborn Station will be closed. Last trains due to depart T4 at 1241 on Wed and T5 at 1259 so T2/3 will be a couple of mins after these times.
https://tfl.gov.uk/campaign/tube-str...on-this-page-1
If they go ahead there will be very limited or no Central Line or Waterloo and City Line all day Wednesday this week.
in addition to that it is proposed that there will be a strike on the Piccadilly line from 2pm on Wednesday of this week to 3pm on Thursday of this week with again very limited or no service, it is anticipated that Holborn Station will be closed. Last trains due to depart T4 at 1241 on Wed and T5 at 1259 so T2/3 will be a couple of mins after these times.
https://tfl.gov.uk/campaign/tube-str...on-this-page-1
Nov 5, 2018, 7:27 pm
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It frustrates the crap out of me as I arrive at LHR that morning.
The million dollar questions are:
How packed is the TfL Rail station at Heathrow Central going to be at approximately 7am?
Also, can one board a train towards T4 and stay on it for the turnback towards Ealing Broadway and Paddington?
The million dollar questions are:
How packed is the TfL Rail station at Heathrow Central going to be at approximately 7am?
Also, can one board a train towards T4 and stay on it for the turnback towards Ealing Broadway and Paddington?
Nov 5, 2018, 8:35 pm
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It frustrates the crap out of me as I arrive at LHR that morning.
The million dollar questions are:
How packed is the TfL Rail station at Heathrow Central going to be at approximately 7am?
Also, can one board a train towards T4 and stay on it for the turnback towards Ealing Broadway and Paddington?
The million dollar questions are:
How packed is the TfL Rail station at Heathrow Central going to be at approximately 7am?
Also, can one board a train towards T4 and stay on it for the turnback towards Ealing Broadway and Paddington?
If you arrive on Thursday morning you could always check.. on previous strike days some trains did run, virtually empty as people had heeded warnings and sought alternative routes.
With regards to how busy it will be.. as you say million dollar question you have a lot of transatlantic flights arriving into all Terminals around then. I have a suspicion that everybody at T4 will have to get off for a minute or two whilst they do a security check on the train, if you exit last and stand by the door you should be fine to get back on as soon as that’s done,
Sadly thst time is rush hour so the alternative route via Feltham to Vauxhall for Victoria Line or Waterloo will also be rammed.
Do check before your take off as the strike could be called off at the at the last minute. The unions tend to have one strike, cause mayhem and then call off subsequent strikes whilst talks continue. In this case talks are currently going but the strikes are currently still due to take place,
Safe travels and hope it doesn’t inconvenience you too much.
Nov 5, 2018, 8:52 pm
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If you arrive on Thursday morning you could always check.. on previous strike days some trains did run, virtually empty as people had heeded warnings and sought alternative routes.
Do check before your take off as the strike could be called off at the at the last minute. The unions tend to have one strike, cause mayhem and then call off subsequent strikes whilst talks continue. In this case talks are currently going but the strikes are currently still due to take place.
Do check before your take off as the strike could be called off at the at the last minute. The unions tend to have one strike, cause mayhem and then call off subsequent strikes whilst talks continue. In this case talks are currently going but the strikes are currently still due to take place.
It mainly inconveniences my ability to get from LHR to the hotel but aside from that I can manage with plenty of alternate options as I roam around London for the day until all is back up and running for the PM rush. That said, when there have been Piccadilly line disruptions in the past, has TfL increased service on the TfL Rail or do they literally just leave it as two trains (non-express) per hour?
Nov 5, 2018, 9:47 pm
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Although painfully expensive of course I would probably just suck it up and pay for the Heathrow Express or even a BA Transfer (other minicab firms available!) if I wasn't in a rush
tfl rail is busy enough in the peak, must be mayhem on a strike day, though I doubt they are leaving Heathrow crush loaded so you should board OK
tfl rail is busy enough in the peak, must be mayhem on a strike day, though I doubt they are leaving Heathrow crush loaded so you should board OK
Nov 6, 2018, 12:50 am
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In the past no changes have been made to the non-express rail services - same frequency, and same 5 coach trains.
Nov 6, 2018, 4:00 am
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Oh bloody typical. I've a 7pm flight to Singapore and go to T5 straight from work with luggage. I work next to Caledonian Rd tube station, so it's the easiest tube run in the world.
Now, a logistical nightmare.
".The last train to depart from Cockfosters to Terminal 5 departs at 12:59 arriving 14:01." Seriously considering getting the last train and spending a couple of extra hours working out of the Aspire lounge at T5 as I don't have BA Lounge access.
Does anyone know if there is a reliable bus from Gunnersbury to LHR T5 as the Overground is an option? Paddington is such a pain to reach.
It's also key departure time for World Travel Mart, so the world's tourism industry will be busy trying to get away as well.
Now, a logistical nightmare.
".The last train to depart from Cockfosters to Terminal 5 departs at 12:59 arriving 14:01." Seriously considering getting the last train and spending a couple of extra hours working out of the Aspire lounge at T5 as I don't have BA Lounge access.
Does anyone know if there is a reliable bus from Gunnersbury to LHR T5 as the Overground is an option? Paddington is such a pain to reach.
It's also key departure time for World Travel Mart, so the world's tourism industry will be busy trying to get away as well.
Nov 6, 2018, 4:31 am
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I lucked out again. Flight lands at T5 on Nov 9. But, three major Tube lines on strike at once? WTH is going on? Is there no intervention to stop these strikes?
OK, I have no idea about UK labour practices, but this will cripple the largest city in the world. I feel for all affected.
OK, I have no idea about UK labour practices, but this will cripple the largest city in the world. I feel for all affected.
Nov 6, 2018, 4:56 am
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Oh bloody typical. I've a 7pm flight to Singapore and go to T5 straight from work with luggage. I work next to Caledonian Rd tube station, so it's the easiest tube run in the world.
Now, a logistical nightmare.
".The last train to depart from Cockfosters to Terminal 5 departs at 12:59 arriving 14:01." Seriously considering getting the last train and spending a couple of extra hours working out of the Aspire lounge at T5 as I don't have BA Lounge access.
Does anyone know if there is a reliable bus from Gunnersbury to LHR T5 as the Overground is an option? Paddington is such a pain to reach.
It's also key departure time for World Travel Mart, so the world's tourism industry will be busy trying to get away as well.
Now, a logistical nightmare.
".The last train to depart from Cockfosters to Terminal 5 departs at 12:59 arriving 14:01." Seriously considering getting the last train and spending a couple of extra hours working out of the Aspire lounge at T5 as I don't have BA Lounge access.
Does anyone know if there is a reliable bus from Gunnersbury to LHR T5 as the Overground is an option? Paddington is such a pain to reach.
It's also key departure time for World Travel Mart, so the world's tourism industry will be busy trying to get away as well.
Nov 6, 2018, 5:16 am
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I was planning to travel by train from Welwyn GC to King's Cross (and onwards on the Piccadilly Line to Heathrow) at roughly 3:30PM for a flight at 6:50; I really can't get out of work before 3:15/30 as I have meetings – could anyone be so kind to advise on how bad it is likely to get in terms of traffic from this part of the world (I am pretty new to the area, sorry) in case I decide to go for the taxi option (which seems to be the only alternative as we speak, unless anyone has some good suggestions for me in true FT's spirit!).
Ta,
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Ta,
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Nov 6, 2018, 5:22 am
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I was planning to travel from Welwyn GC to King's Cross (and onwards on the Piccadilly Line to Heathrow) at 3PM for a flight at 6:50; I really can't get out of work before 3 as I have meetings – could anyone be so kind to advise on how bad it is likely to get in terms of traffic from this part of the world (I am pretty new to the area, sorry) in case I decide to go for the taxi option (which seems to be the only option as we speak, unless anyone has some good suggestions for me in true FT's spirit!).
Much easier to get to Paddington and train it from there (HEx if you're feeling flush, TFL rail if not)
Nov 6, 2018, 5:23 am
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I was planning to travel from Welwyn GC to King's Cross (and onwards on the Piccadilly Line to Heathrow) at 3PM for a flight at 6:50; I really can't get out of work before 3 as I have meetings – could anyone be so kind to advise on how bad it is likely to get in terms of traffic from this part of the world (I am pretty new to the area, sorry) in case I decide to go for the taxi option (which seems to be the only option as we speak, unless anyone has some good suggestions for me in true FT's spirit!).
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Edit: With your revised timings leaving at 15:30 will be marginal, given the usual 4.30-5pm traffic on the M25. You might be better off as @bhbloke has mentioned, going via Kings Cross and then using the Victoria & Bakerloo lines to get to Paddington. It'll be very busy, but the timings will be more predictable, especially if you check the TfL Route Planner on the day.
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Nov 6, 2018, 5:31 am
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Edit: With your revised timings leaving at 15:30 will be marginal, given the usual 4.30-5pm traffic on the M25. You might be better off as @bhbloke has mentioned, going via Kings Cross and then using the Victoria & Bakerloo lines to get to Paddington. It'll be very busy, but the timings will be more predictable, especially if you check the TfL Route Planner on the day.
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Nov 6, 2018, 5:42 am
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I’ll be heading out from central London for an 8:35pm flight tomorrow (Wed). My current plan is TfL Rail, with HEX as a backup plan, but I’ll be very grateful to read reports and status updates from those of you who are flying a few hours before me.