In message , at 01:57:03 on Mon, 18
Aug 2014, Michael R N Dolbear remarked:
"Paul Corfield" wrote

On Sat, 16 Aug 2014 23:33:54 +0100, "Michael R N Dolbear"
wrote:

About 11 an I was on a Jubilee line train at Waterloo intending to go to
Prince Regent DLR for EXCEL East, there was a long delay before
starting and
then "points failure at North Greenwich " and "there may be delays
even when
we start".

So I set off, (W&C to Bank then DLR), and only took 15 extra minutes.

Was there a better alternative ?

. I doubt it. The only other options that sping to mind would be
Waterloo East - Greenwich for the DLR and then a change at Canary
Wharf and Poplar.

. Or Waterloo East - Woolwich Arsenal then DLR to Canning Town and
change.

. Another tube option would be to Bank then Central Line to Stratford
then DLR from there (long way round for a short cut).

. Both options would get you there but not sure about frequency or
engineering works on a weekend.

Is there any travel planner which accepts things like "not Jubilee" ?

. No idea - I hardly ever Journey Planners for trips in London. I use my
head and a map!

Yes but I want a method that works when tired and forgetful

And gives me an estimate of the 'best' re-route.

Like what that would be on a Sunday (no W&C) ?

On a Sunday, and given that Embankment Station, Northern Line is closed
at the moment, I think I'd walk to Embankment, take the District to
Tower Hill then the DLR.
--
Roland Perry