Here we go again,
The RMT (the London tube train drivers) have announced a series of tube strike dates-
24–25 March (12:00 Tuesday - 11:59 Wednesday)
26–27 March (12:00 Thursday - 11:59 Friday)
21–22 April (12:00 Tuesday - 11:59 Wednesday)
23–24 April (12:00 Thursday - 11:59 Friday)
19–20 May (12:00 Tuesday - 11:59 Wednesday)
21–22 May (12:00 Thursday - 11:59 Friday)
If they go ahead substantial disruption can be expected.
That encompasses 4 of the 5 days I am in London. I hope it’s resolved.
So I land at Heathrow at 7 AM on the 25th and have a train to Paris later that day.
It looks like both the Heathrow Express annd Elizabeth line will be options. I’ll just have to figure out how to get from Paddington or wherever to the Eurostar station. Luckily, I’ve given myself a lot of time for this connection.
I’m doing London on the second half of the trip and managed to avoid the strikes there
Carol
You won't have too much trouble getting from Heathrow to St Pancras - take an Elizabeth Line train to Farringdon and then a Thameslink train to St Pancras. Neither route is affected by the strikes.
Thank you Philip. I had already figured the Elizabeth line was my best bet but I wasn’t sure where to change that sounds like it’s going to be the best option.
I appreciate the help
Is there a site that lists all planned train strikes in England, not just London? We are coming 2nd half of May.
You can find info on nationwide strikes here: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/travel-information/industrial-action/
You'll see there are currently none planned, but you can keep checking back.
You can also find general information on disruptions and localised strikes here: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/status-and-disruptions/
As the upcoming strikes are by just RMT drivers, ie not other station staff or indeed drivers in ASLEF (or even no union) the disruption may be less than would otherwise be the case although some lines will be affected more than others.
I guess we'll be walking!
Thanks for the update.
