Not travelling to the uk actually travelling in the UK and need some advice.
My misses and Daughter are supposed to be going to watch a show at the Apollo London on Saturday for my daughters 13th birthday and have only just realised there is a railway strike happening on the same day which totally fudges up the travelling. We are from south Kent so the train was the easiest and quickest route. Other than driving right into London has anyone got any other ideas how they could get there? Do the tubes still run when there is a strike? They are happy to park and get a tube but the car will be left for a few hours and i have no idea the easiest route and best place to park and ride. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Tubes are running it seems
Strike action taking place on Saturday 13 August by train drivers who are part of the ASLEF union - No service expected on the entire London Overground network - Majority of TfL services will run as normal, but customers should check before they travel
On Saturday 13 August, strike action by ASLEF union members working for nine train operators across the country will significantly disrupt some routes. This includes the London Overground network, where there will be no service due to strike action from members of the ASLEF union who work for Arriva Rail London.
There will also be no Night Overground services on the evening of 13 August. A full Night Tube service will operate on the Central, Jubilee, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines. Customers who use London Overground services should use alternative routes to complete their journeys. Full information is available at
tfl.gov.uk/strikes.
There are planned weekend closures on the entire Hammersmith & City line and no service between Tower Hill and Upminster on the District line. On Saturday 13 August there will be no service between Prince Regent and Beckton on the DLR for engineering works. All other TfL modes of transport will run as normal but are expected to be much busier than normal as customers seek alternative routes.
Customers travelling on the morning of Sunday 14 August are advised a good service is expected on the London Overground by midday. If travelling before midday, customers are advised to plan ahead, check before they travel, and leave more time for their journeys.
Andy Lord, TfL's Chief Operating Officer, said: "Planned strike action on the London Overground this weekend will mean disruption for our customers. With no service expected on the entire London Overground network and reduced services on a number of other national rail routes, I advise all customers to check before they travel and use alternative routes to complete their journeys."
Further strikes by the RMT are also planned for Friday 19 August on London Underground and London Overground services. In addition, national rail strikes on Thursday 18 and Saturday 20 August will affect the rail network, including London Overground, London Underground and Elizabeth line services. Strike action by Unite will also affect some bus services on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 August. Further travel advice and potential impact to TfL services will be provided nearer to the time.
For the latest information on how TfL services are operating, customers should use TfL's real-time travel tools, including status updates, Journey Planner at
tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey/ and TfL Go. People may find it quicker or easier to walk or cycle some journeys. The TfL website has information on cycling in London including Santander Cycle Hire, cycleway routes and walking options especially for journeys in Zone 1. Rental e-scooters are available for hire in a number of London boroughs. Information on where they are available and how to hire can be found on the TfL website.
if I have proof that it is just a flying visit and have tickets booked back for us all then what is the problem, given it's a spouse involved.
