Olympic Journey Travels

xplo42 · 23rd July 2012, 19:32

Share your travel experiences in advance to the Olympics...

Me last night;

22:25 Beckton - Canning Town. DLR. Whole Train to myself with the PSA up the front. Wonderful. Lets hope the rest of the journey is like this... Not.

22:40 Canning Town - Stratford. Jubilee Line. Rammed solid.

No choice but to squeeze in 'cos next was 8 minutes away and the last LO from Stratford was less than 20mins... Can't risk it...

23:00 Stratford - Highbury & Islington. London Overground. Again, rammed solid and left 6 minutes late for no reason. Guard hanging around on the platform chatting up the female platform staff and not in his train making any announcements as to why we are delayed. I was watching you...

23:30 Highbury & Islington - Walthamstow Central. Victoria Line. First train 7 minutes away and it was only going as far as Seven Sisters, next Walthamstow was 2 minutes after and rammed far worse than the previous LUL or LOROL, should of waited for the next but knew it would of been just as bad so might as well as put up with it.

Approaching midnight on a Sunday evening and the network is choked just as bad as if it was a peak hour. God help us for the next few weeks. God help.

sprinterguy · 23rd July 2012, 19:40

No perceivable difference in passenger loadings on the Met/Circle lines during my usual commute this morning and evening. Although there does seem to be a far larger number of passengers heading West from Liverpool Street in the morning over the last few days.

ChiefPlanner · 23rd July 2012, 20:25

FCC from St Albans as busy as ever- 4 vice 8 on the 0816 was a real winner (later start today!) - not comfortable shall we say.

Several tube trips - no worse than ever- though in the heat , the air con S stock is a real winner compared to the "Cuban" like C stock. Train home tonight , roasting , but OK.

Pooter

ushawk · 23rd July 2012, 20:35

Im going up to London on Wednesday and Birmingham on Thursday - ill post here how those trips go - going up to the Midlands from the South via the WLL so that should be fun !!

sprinterguy · 23rd July 2012, 20:43

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Originally Posted by ChiefPlanner

Several tube trips - no worse than ever- though in the heat , the air con S stock is a real winner compared to the "Cuban" like C stock.

Amen to that! My views exactly: I always hope that I'll catch an S-stock train on my commute, and usually I strike lucky

NSE · 23rd July 2012, 21:24

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Originally Posted by xplo42

Share your travel experiences in advance to the Olympics...

Me last night;

22:25 Beckton - Canning Town. DLR. Whole Train to myself with the PSA up the front. Wonderful. Lets hope the rest of the journey is like this... Not.

22:40 Canning Town - Stratford. Jubilee Line. Rammed solid.

No choice but to squeeze in 'cos next was 8 minutes away and the last LO from Stratford was less than 20mins... Can't risk it...

23:00 Stratford - Highbury & Islington. London Overground. Again, rammed solid and left 6 minutes late for no reason. Guard hanging around on the platform chatting up the female platform staff and not in his train making any announcements as to why we are delayed. I was watching you...

23:30 Highbury & Islington - Walthamstow Central. Victoria Line. First train 7 minutes away and it was only going as far as Seven Sisters, next Walthamstow was 2 minutes after and rammed far worse than the previous LUL or LOROL, should of waited for the next but knew it would of been just as bad so might as well as put up with it.

Approaching midnight on a Sunday evening and the network is choked just as bad as if it was a peak hour. God help us for the next few weeks. God help.

With all due respect, what did you expect? Its the Olympics, attracts large amounts of tourists with their luggage and also day trippers who again will be carrying bags etc. We knew this was going to happen from the moment the announcement was made London was hosting it. I say replan your journey, or get in the Olympic spirit

Clip · 23rd July 2012, 21:28

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Originally Posted by NSE

With all due respect, what did you expect? Its the Olympics, attracts large amounts of tourists with their luggage and also day trippers who again will be carrying bags etc. We knew this was going to happen from the moment the announcement was made London was hosting it. I say replan your journey, or get in the Olympic spirit

Indeed. Get the bus from Stratford instead

NSE · 23rd July 2012, 21:38

Or even something like Beckton-Poplar-Bank-Kings Cross-Walthamstow.

Ok it does go through Zone 1 if you wanted to avoid that, but for two weeks, it does avoid the rough Olympic flow.

TempleRyan · 23rd July 2012, 21:42

Full dress rehearsal of Olympic Opening Ceremony tonight at Olympic Stadium, Stratford. On a side note, absolutely a-m-a-z-i-n-g!
On the down side, Central line suspended and delays on Overground. 60,000 people, all trying to use those transport networks = horrendously busy. Can't be helped though, just got to sit back and enjoy life.

jonmorris0844 · 23rd July 2012, 21:43

I'm off to the Olympic park on Thursday for a pre-opening-ceremony party. Should be interesting to see what it's like, and how everything is set up security wise.

It's funny how everyone has been moaning, but as soon as some foreigners say we're just moaning like typical Brits everyone is now saying 'no, no, I'm not moaning' and bigging the event up! That in itself is typical British behaviour!

Let's get behind the Games.. We've paid enough for them and now they're certain to be loved by everyone around the world. We should be proud and just accept transport will be a nightmare, just as it would be in any location with the Olympics!

cambsy · 23rd July 2012, 21:49

I'm doing an ALR 7 day 1st class next week and am doing a full trip report, will report on loadings etc, managed to book all the sleeper berths i wanted to, despite booking on Friday, hope trains won't be too packed, should be fun

Clip · 23rd July 2012, 21:50

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Originally Posted by NSE

Or even something like Beckton-Poplar-Bank-Kings Cross-Walthamstow.

Ok it does go through Zone 1 if you wanted to avoid that, but for two weeks, it does avoid the rough Olympic flow.

Poplar to Bank will be terribly busy also. Theres probably no way to get round unless you get the bus from Stratford and whilst it goes round the house at least you wont have that many people on the 258(iirc)

xolotl · 23rd July 2012, 21:52

Stratford was an absolute nightmare at about 5.30pm today. Looks to be the first time they've tried implementing the one way system through the central tunnel and it was chaos. One way system seemed a bit unworkable as you still need to walk against the main flow to interchange. This combined with loads of tourists/visitors ambling around meant it took about 20 minutes just to exit the station.

Clip · 23rd July 2012, 21:56

They also had to shut down the Overground as I found out when I came out this evening.

Always knew the subways would be bad at Stratford. Said it on here weeks if not months ago. They really sholdve done something about it but I dont know if widening them wouldve been possible.

xplo42 · 23rd July 2012, 22:26

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Originally Posted by Clip

Indeed. Get the bus from Stratford instead

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Originally Posted by NSE

Or even something like Beckton-Poplar-Bank-Kings Cross-Walthamstow.

Ok it does go through Zone 1 if you wanted to avoid that, but for two weeks, it does avoid the rough Olympic flow.

I always go the longest possible route to get the most out of my money and for a nice long train ride - I wasn't in any rush to get home apart from making sure I connected with the last Overground. Beckton - Walthamstow Central via Stratford and H&I is £1.40 single on Oyster card and for the amount of distance, energy and duration for all the operational logistics involved that's an hell of a good deal! I tapped in at 22:21 and tapped out at 23:48 - a journey of just over 1h 30mins for the price cheaper than a bottle of drink... Milk it for all it's worth as far as I'm concerned!

23rd July 2012, 19:32	#1
xplo42 Banned Join Date: 7 Aug 2005 Posts: 336	Olympic Journey Travels Share your travel experiences in advance to the Olympics... Me last night; 22:25 Beckton - Canning Town. DLR. Whole Train to myself with the PSA up the front. Wonderful. Lets hope the rest of the journey is like this... Not. 22:40 Canning Town - Stratford. Jubilee Line. Rammed solid. No choice but to squeeze in 'cos next was 8 minutes away and the last LO from Stratford was less than 20mins... Can't risk it... 23:00 Stratford - Highbury & Islington. London Overground. Again, rammed solid and left 6 minutes late for no reason. Guard hanging around on the platform chatting up the female platform staff and not in his train making any announcements as to why we are delayed. I was watching you... 23:30 Highbury & Islington - Walthamstow Central. Victoria Line. First train 7 minutes away and it was only going as far as Seven Sisters, next Walthamstow was 2 minutes after and rammed far worse than the previous LUL or LOROL, should of waited for the next but knew it would of been just as bad so might as well as put up with it. Approaching midnight on a Sunday evening and the network is choked just as bad as if it was a peak hour. God help us for the next few weeks. God help.

23rd July 2012, 19:40	#2
sprinterguy Travelling Pass Established Member Join Date: 4 Mar 2010 Location: Birmingham Posts: 5,485	No perceivable difference in passenger loadings on the Met/Circle lines during my usual commute this morning and evening. Although there does seem to be a far larger number of passengers heading West from Liverpool Street in the morning over the last few days. __________________ Most recent journeys: 07/05 LM 350113 10:50 Coventry - B'ham New Street

23rd July 2012, 20:35	#4
ushawk Established Member Join Date: 5 Nov 2010 Location: Eastbourne Posts: 1,490	Im going up to London on Wednesday and Birmingham on Thursday - ill post here how those trips go - going up to the Midlands from the South via the WLL so that should be fun !! __________________ TOCs Used in 2013 - CH, FC, GA, SE, SN, VT Classes travelled on in 2013 - 168, 171, 313, 319, 375, 377, 390, 90/MK3

23rd July 2012, 21:38	#8
NSE Member Join Date: 3 Mar 2010 Posts: 714	Or even something like Beckton-Poplar-Bank-Kings Cross-Walthamstow. Ok it does go through Zone 1 if you wanted to avoid that, but for two weeks, it does avoid the rough Olympic flow. __________________ I love the 377, there I said it

23rd July 2012, 21:42	#9
TempleRyan Member Join Date: 3 Jun 2012 Location: Sittingbourne, Kent Posts: 163	Full dress rehearsal of Olympic Opening Ceremony tonight at Olympic Stadium, Stratford. On a side note, absolutely a-m-a-z-i-n-g! On the down side, Central line suspended and delays on Overground. 60,000 people, all trying to use those transport networks = horrendously busy. Can't be helped though, just got to sit back and enjoy life. __________________ Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises, Sounds, and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.

23rd July 2012, 20:25	#3
ChiefPlanner Member Join Date: 6 Sep 2011 Location: Herts Posts: 830	FCC from St Albans as busy as ever- 4 vice 8 on the 0816 was a real winner (later start today!) - not comfortable shall we say. Several tube trips - no worse than ever- though in the heat , the air con S stock is a real winner compared to the "Cuban" like C stock. Train home tonight , roasting , but OK. Pooter

23rd July 2012, 21:43	#10
jonmorris0844 What would Bob Crow say? Established Member Join Date: 1 Feb 2009 Location: Hatfield, Hertfordshire Posts: 10,818	I'm off to the Olympic park on Thursday for a pre-opening-ceremony party. Should be interesting to see what it's like, and how everything is set up security wise. It's funny how everyone has been moaning, but as soon as some foreigners say we're just moaning like typical Brits everyone is now saying 'no, no, I'm not moaning' and bigging the event up! That in itself is typical British behaviour! Let's get behind the Games.. We've paid enough for them and now they're certain to be loved by everyone around the world. We should be proud and just accept transport will be a nightmare, just as it would be in any location with the Olympics!

23rd July 2012, 21:49	#11
cambsy On Moderation Join Date: 6 Oct 2011 Posts: 109	I'm doing an ALR 7 day 1st class next week and am doing a full trip report, will report on loadings etc, managed to book all the sleeper berths i wanted to, despite booking on Friday, hope trains won't be too packed, should be fun

23rd July 2012, 21:52	#13
xolotl Member Join Date: 30 Sep 2011 Posts: 11	Stratford was an absolute nightmare at about 5.30pm today. Looks to be the first time they've tried implementing the one way system through the central tunnel and it was chaos. One way system seemed a bit unworkable as you still need to walk against the main flow to interchange. This combined with loads of tourists/visitors ambling around meant it took about 20 minutes just to exit the station. __________________ Classes traveled on:43,91,153,156,158,165,168,170,172,180,220,221,2 22,315,317,319,321,322,323,350,357,360,365,378,390 ,395,450.

23rd July 2012, 21:56	#14
Clip Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: 28 Jun 2010 Posts: 2,946	They also had to shut down the Overground as I found out when I came out this evening. Always knew the subways would be bad at Stratford. Said it on here weeks if not months ago. They really sholdve done something about it but I dont know if widening them wouldve been possible.