I shall be in London for a good bit of next week, and I notice warnings of strikes on the Underground network. Now, the TfL website tells me that: "We will run whatever Tube services we can on those four days, based on the staff that sign into their shifts".

Going off recent experience, what sort of Tube service is likely to be provided? Is it worth venturing near an Underground station at all, or am I best just aiming for buses, Overground, boats, cable cars etc? In fact, should I just stay close to my hotel and rely on Shanks' pony to get around?

TIA for any info.
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Joyce Whitchurch, Stalybridge, UK
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Recent experience is that the strike was 100% solid. Shank's pony was
indeed a reliable, trouble-free mode of transport for short distances.

It is possible that ASLEF will not participate in next week's strikes, in which
case things might be a little different. If you know you can comfortably walk
the distances you have in mind, venture forth!

Robin9 wrote:
;149856 Wrote:
I shall be in London for a good bit of next week, and I notice warnings
of strikes on the Underground network. Now, the TfL website tells me
that: "We will run whatever Tube services we can on those four days,
based on the staff that sign into their shifts".

Going off recent experience, what sort of Tube service is likely to be
provided? Is it worth venturing near an Underground station at all, or
am I best just aiming for buses, Overground, boats, cable cars etc? In
fact, should I just stay close to my hotel and rely on Shanks' pony to
get around?

TIA for any info.
--
Joyce Whitchurch, Stalybridge, UK
=================================

Recent experience is that the strike was 100% solid. Shank's pony was
indeed a reliable, trouble-free mode of transport for short distances.

It is possible that ASLEF will not participate in next week's strikes,
in which
case things might be a little different. If you know you can comfortably
walk
the distances you have in mind, venture forth!

I think all the unions were involved in the recent strikes, but not this
time. But will ASLEF members cross picket lines, and will the stations be
staffed? And will the other union members be solidly behind these latest
strikes? They lose money each time, after all.

In message ,
writes

Going off recent experience, what sort of Tube service is likely to be
provided? Is it worth venturing near an Underground station at all, or
am I best just aiming for buses, Overground, boats, cable cars etc? In
fact, should I just stay close to my hotel and rely on Shanks' pony to
get around?

TIA for any info.


As I understand it, unlike the last strikes, members of ASLEF won't be
taking part though RMT, UNITE & TSSA are . ASLEF is the main drivers
union

tfl have said "We will run whatever Tube services we can on those four
days, based on the staff that sign into their shifts. All customers are
advised to allow more time for their journeys."

The problem as I see it is in fact whether stations will be open because
of the other Unions' actions
--
Bryan Morris
Public Key http://www.pgp.uk.demon.net - 0xCC6237E9

The Northern Line might be all right.

In message ,
writes
I shall be in London for a good bit of next week, and I notice warnings
of strikes on the Underground network. Now, the TfL website tells me
that: "We will run whatever Tube services we can on those four days,
based on the staff that sign into their shifts".

Latest from tfl


Tuesday 25 August
Tube services will run as normal for most of tomorrow but will stop
running at around 18:30, so please complete your Tube journey by this
time and travel earlier if possible. Tube services are expected to be
exceptionally busy between 16:30 and 18:30.

Wednesday 26 August
We will run as many Tube services as possible according to how many
staff sign onto their shifts. However, most Tube services are unlikely
to run at all and those that do run may only serve some stations, and
may only run for part of the day. Please check our website and Twitter
accounts for updates on what is running. Extra bus and river services
will run, but all other public transport services and roads will be much
busier than usual. Please travel outside the morning and evening peaks
if you can.

Thursday 27 August
Tube services will run as normal for most of the day but will stop
running at around 18:30, so please complete your Tube journey by this
time and travel earlier if possible. Tube services are expected to be
exceptionally busy between 16:30 and 18:30.

Friday 28 August
We will run as many Tube services as possible according to how many
staff sign onto their shifts. However, most Tube services are unlikely
to run at all and those that do run may only serve some stations, and
may only run for part of the day. Please check our website and Twitter
accounts for updates on what is running. Extra bus and river services
will run, but all other public transport services and roads will be much
busier than usual. Please travel outside the morning and evening peaks
if you can.


--
Bryan Morris
Public Key http://www.pgp.uk.demon.net - 0xCC6237E9

Bryan Morris wrote:
In message ,
writes
I shall be in London for a good bit of next week, and I notice warnings
of strikes on the Underground network. Now, the TfL website tells me
that: "We will run whatever Tube services we can on those four days,
based on the staff that sign into their shifts".

Latest from tfl


Tuesday 25 August
Tube services will run as normal for most of tomorrow but will stop
running at around 18:30, so please complete your Tube journey by this
time and travel earlier if possible. Tube services are expected to be
exceptionally busy between 16:30 and 18:30.

Wednesday 26 August
We will run as many Tube services as possible according to how many staff
sign onto their shifts. However, most Tube services are unlikely to run
at all and those that do run may only serve some stations, and may only
run for part of the day. Please check our website and Twitter accounts
for updates on what is running. Extra bus and river services will run,
but all other public transport services and roads will be much busier
than usual. Please travel outside the morning and evening peaks if you can.

Thursday 27 August
Tube services will run as normal for most of the day but will stop
running at around 18:30, so please complete your Tube journey by this
time and travel earlier if possible. Tube services are expected to be
exceptionally busy between 16:30 and 18:30.

Friday 28 August
We will run as many Tube services as possible according to how many staff
sign onto their shifts. However, most Tube services are unlikely to run
at all and those that do run may only serve some stations, and may only
run for part of the day. Please check our website and Twitter accounts
for updates on what is running. Extra bus and river services will run,
but all other public transport services and roads will be much busier
than usual. Please travel outside the morning and evening peaks if you can.


I'm glad to hear that the strikes have been called off!

On 2015\08\24 17:03, Recliner wrote:

I'm glad to hear that the strikes have been called off!

AFAIK Unite has called off the strike, but two other unions haven't.

In message , Basil Jet
writes
On 2015\08\24 17:03, Recliner wrote:

I'm glad to hear that the strikes have been called off!

AFAIK Unite has called off the strike, but two other unions haven't.

The Unite union said it had suspended its action as a "gesture of
goodwill" to allow further talks.

Unions have put forward new strike dates of 8 and 10 September if a deal
is not reached.

As you say Unite appear to be the only one suspending but LU say it's
been called off
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Bryan Morris
Public Key http://www.pgp.uk.demon.net - 0xCC6237E9

On 24/08/2015 18:51, Paul Corfield wrote:

On Mon, 24 Aug 2015 17:30:21 +0100, Basil Jet
wrote:

On 2015\08\24 17:03, Recliner wrote:

I'm glad to hear that the strikes have been called off!

AFAIK Unite has called off the strike, but two other unions haven't.

Called off by all of the unions for this week's action. New dates in
early September when everyone's back at work and school and just
before when the Night Tube is due to start. Clearly a "keep the
pressure on" tactic.


Yep... but thinking short term, it makes this week rather easier.

Don't think there's a great deal of sympathy out there.