dogbert Posted September 26, 2022 Report Share Posted September 26, 2022 So I'm going to be in London next weekend (October 8th/9th) - I've already had to book a flight from Glasgow instead of taking a train down because of this impending rail strike... And I'm expecting my train from Stanstead to London will suck... But what's the likely impact for getting around London on the Tube on Saturday? Just "expect it to be busier"? https://www.timeout.com/london/news/london-train-and-overground-strikes-in-october-everything-you-need-to-know-092622 Angry the Clown and rustyjaw 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry the Clown Posted September 26, 2022 Report Share Posted September 26, 2022 12 minutes ago, dogbert said: But what's the likely impact for getting around London on the Tube on Saturday? Just "expect it to be busier"? I reckon so, but probably not even noticeably busier since the bulk of traffic is almost always bound to the tube on weekends anyway. Crowding on the busses didn't seem to be too heavily impacted last time round either. dogbert 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted September 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2022 It's the journey in I'm most annoyed at. Had to book a flight double the cost of a rail ticket, and make my way from Stanstead down. Was hoping to stop off at Tottenham stadium on way, but not sure I'll have the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry the Clown Posted September 26, 2022 Report Share Posted September 26, 2022 Have you got any free time at all while you're in town? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted September 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2022 1 minute ago, Angry the Clown said: Have you got any free time at all while you're in town? Depends on trains 😆 I get into Stanstead at noon on Saturday 8th + have to make my way down. Fly from Heathrow at 1:50 on Sunday the 9th, so I'll likely catch the express around 10:30. Current agenda is (ideally) the Tottenham stadium shop, a walk around the Tate Modern, and possibly the Stuart Braithwaite reading/signing at Rough Trade East in the evening. Depends heavily on travel impacts, honestly. I haven't had time in London just me in 22 years. At the very least, could do a coffee/breakfast on Sunday no problem within that time schedule if you're available. Angry the Clown 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry the Clown Posted September 26, 2022 Report Share Posted September 26, 2022 7 minutes ago, dogbert said: At the very least, could do a coffee/breakfast on Sunday no problem within that time schedule if you're available. Could definitely do that yeah. Keep me posted. dogbert 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainl Posted September 26, 2022 Report Share Posted September 26, 2022 Sadly, I can’t - we’re in Warwick on Saturday and Southampton on Sunday, as it’s University Open Day season. Hope the journey isn’t too awful. dogbert 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry the Clown Posted September 26, 2022 Report Share Posted September 26, 2022 I’ve just remembered Sunday is London Marathon Day so definitely prepare for crowds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted September 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2022 4 hours ago, Angry the Clown said: I’ve just remembered Sunday is London Marathon Day so definitely prepare for crowds. I really picked the weekend to travel in the UK 🤪 The hotel I booked is right by Paddington Station so I should be okay. Angry the Clown 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry the Clown Posted September 27, 2022 Report Share Posted September 27, 2022 It’s usually in April but the pandemic has mucked up the staging for the last two years. You’re out of the way of the course near Paddington though, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry the Clown Posted September 30, 2022 Report Share Posted September 30, 2022 I am old and confused. The Marathon is THIS Sunday, so you wont see any effect on crowds and travel for that when you're here next weekend. dogbert 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted September 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2022 I'll hit you up closer to next Sunday. I'll be staying right near Paddington / St.Mary's for the express to Heathrow. Angry the Clown 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainl Posted October 1, 2022 Report Share Posted October 1, 2022 People use the express? It’s an awful lot more expensive than the Piccadilly Line just to shave about 20 minutes off the travel time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted October 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2022 8 hours ago, iainl said: People use the express? It’s an awful lot more expensive than the Piccadilly Line just to shave about 20 minutes off the travel time. Good to know! iainl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainl Posted October 1, 2022 Report Share Posted October 1, 2022 Might be a bit more if you’re starting from Paddington, mind you, because you change at Hammersmith otherwise. From here, it’s certainly easier to stay on the Tube. Oh, and bugger: there are Replacement Bus Services from Hammersmith instead of the Piccadilly line until 8am tomorrow, so that also might complicate matters. Express is running, if you want to pay to simplify the journey, which is particularly handy if you’ve got a lot of luggage. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted October 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2022 18 hours ago, iainl said: Might be a bit more if you’re starting from Paddington, mind you, because you change at Hammersmith otherwise. From here, it’s certainly easier to stay on the Tube. Oh, and bugger: there are Replacement Bus Services from Hammersmith instead of the Piccadilly line until 8am tomorrow, so that also might complicate matters. Express is running, if you want to pay to simplify the journey, which is particularly handy if you’ve got a lot of luggage. . At this point, I'm fine with the express. And yeahhhhhh that's exactly what I"m facing next Saturday with getting around from Stanstead down.. I'm light on luggage - one bag + a messenger bag - on purpose. Angry the Clown and iainl 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry the Clown Posted October 5, 2022 Report Share Posted October 5, 2022 Further evidence of my brain rot, I've realised I'm going to be out of town this weekend, sir, so am gutted to say I won't be around on Sunday morning. I will be back in the afternoon on Sunday though so I don't know how your movements are looking then or early evening. dogbert 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dogbert Posted October 8, 2022 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 In addition to the overground train strikes, the Circle line on the Underground decided to fail. Completely messed up my plans for today. Instead, sitting at the Design Museum, waiting for their ASMR exhibit, then taking a bus over to see one of my favourite small American indie rock bands, Remember Sports, in a tiny 200 people room above a pub. And the bus back... Angry the Clown, kelley, rustyjaw and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry the Clown Posted October 10, 2022 Report Share Posted October 10, 2022 I must admit, if not walking I do tend to favour the bus over the tube (for cost certainly, but also because I like to watch the world pass by and the noise of the tube trains rattling and screeching is often more than I can stand). In London I've rarely had the bus service fail on me. Sad I didn't get a chance to see you in the end. One of these days, damn it. dogbert 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dogbert Posted October 14, 2022 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted October 14, 2022 Photo bomb time. rustyjaw, Robot Monkey, Angry the Clown and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted October 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2022 On 10/10/2022 at 2:36 AM, Angry the Clown said: Sad I didn't get a chance to see you in the end. One of these days, damn it. Next time, mate. As much as the rail strike sucked, it was a great 24 hours in London. Angry the Clown, rustyjaw and Magness 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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