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 6, 2018, 5:54 am
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https://tfl.gov.uk/tube/stop/940GZZL...eId=piccadilly
Nov 6, 2018, 5:56 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, 6:22 am
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Thanks, I just had something at the back of my mind about some kind of (possibly staff) bus.. I can get to Richmond almost quicker than Paddington, so I was looking at Richmond (1h21 by direct bus to T5) or Feltham or Staines etc as options with direct buses to T5. Anyone know any train stations on the SWT with a quick and regular bus to T5?
Nov 6, 2018, 6:38 am
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Thanks, I just had something at the back of my mind about some kind of (possibly staff) bus.. I can get to Richmond almost quicker than Paddington, so I was looking at Richmond (1h21 by direct bus to T5) or Feltham or Staines etc as options with direct buses to T5. Anyone know any train stations on the SWT with a quick and regular bus to T5?
Citymapper is also a pretty good app to have for journey planning including disruption due to strikes,
Safe travels everybody.
Nov 6, 2018, 7:01 am
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Piccadilly Line strike now called off.
Central Line still appears to be going ahead.
https://www.itv.com/news/london/2018...ke-called-off/
Central Line still appears to be going ahead.
https://www.itv.com/news/london/2018...ke-called-off/
Last edited by bhbloke; Nov 6, 2018 at 7:15 am
Nov 6, 2018, 8:43 am
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Piccadilly Line strike now called off.
Central Line still appears to be going ahead.
https://www.itv.com/news/london/2018...ke-called-off/
Central Line still appears to be going ahead.
https://www.itv.com/news/london/2018...ke-called-off/
“The strike on the Central and Waterloo & City lines by ASLEF and RMT members is going ahead. There will be little or no service on these lines all day tomorrow, Wednesday 7 November.
The planned strike tomorrow on the Piccadilly line by RMT members has been suspended and services on this line will now run as normal.
Please allow extra time and replan your journey if possible.
Check before you travel and visit tfl.gov.uk/tube-strike or @TfLTravelAlerts for live information.”
Nov 6, 2018, 9:54 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.
Nov 6, 2018, 10:06 am
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Just a word of warning, if you are considering driving to T2/T3, or picking up someone, do not use M4 JCT4 slip road. Last time when Piccadilly line was striking, the M4 JCT4 slip road and tunnel was stuck for hours (I was one of the passengers...). You are better off to go to T5 and then use the free HEX train to T2/T3. But now the strike is called off. So maybe for next time.
Nov 6, 2018, 11:14 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!).
If you decide to go for this option then buy a day ticket from the driver, since this only costs GBP7,80 while a single ticket to LHR is somewhere around GBP12!
Nov 6, 2018, 2:04 pm
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One other possibility is the 724 bus which goes from WGC to LHR direct, avoiding M25 as it routes via St.Albans, Watford and Denham. You would, however, have to take the bus at14.37 from WGC in order to get to LHR Central Bus Station at 17.11.
If you decide to go for this option then buy a day ticket from the driver, since this only costs GBP7,80 while a single ticket to LHR is somewhere around GBP12!
If you decide to go for this option then buy a day ticket from the driver, since this only costs GBP7,80 while a single ticket to LHR is somewhere around GBP12!
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