CAM Posted January 6, 2017 Posted January 6, 2017 I'm not sure when it will start, but at some point in January there will be no access to Custom House DLR. https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2016/august/redevelopment-of-custom-house-dlr-station-to-prepare-for-elizabeth-line-services The stations either side are all within walking distance though. Prince Regent is actually right next to the convention centre on the other end. 1
CAM Posted January 6, 2017 Author Posted January 6, 2017 Bad news for those in the south... ASLEF and the RMT will be holding another Southern driver's strike on the Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday during BETT week. Thameslink will operate as normal but no Southern trains will run on those dates. Thursday and Saturday will also be disrupted due to out-of-place trains and staff.
GrumbleDook Posted January 6, 2017 Posted January 6, 2017 I'm not sure when it will start, but at some point in January there will be no access to Custom House DLR. https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2016/august/redevelopment-of-custom-house-dlr-station-to-prepare-for-elizabeth-line-services The stations either side are all within walking distance though. Prince Regent is actually right next to the convention centre on the other end. Will check this one out and add it to the #tips4bett hashtag I'm running at the moment. Thanks for the info 1
GrumbleDook Posted January 6, 2017 Posted January 6, 2017 I'm not sure when it will start, but at some point in January there will be no access to Custom House DLR. https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2016/august/redevelopment-of-custom-house-dlr-station-to-prepare-for-elizabeth-line-services The stations either side are all within walking distance though. Prince Regent is actually right next to the convention centre on the other end. More information will be available closer to the dates ...
taowplayer Posted January 6, 2017 Posted January 6, 2017 Looks like it should just miss BETT https://tfl.gov.uk/travel-information/improvements-and-projects/custom-house-dlr-station
AJWhite1970 Posted January 6, 2017 Posted January 6, 2017 The TFL route planner is still showing Custom House as open until at least the first week of Feb. Anyone remember the problems when that entire line was closed one weekend of BETT, was that 2 or 3 years ago now..?
elsiegee40 Posted January 6, 2017 Posted January 6, 2017 The TFL route planner is still showing Custom House as open until at least the first week of Feb. Anyone remember the problems when that entire line was closed one weekend of BETT, was that 2 or 3 years ago now..? I just walked from Custom House. Then again, I usually do that anyway!
psydii Posted January 6, 2017 Posted January 6, 2017 A nice little route is to take the Clipper down the Thames, then Emirates cable car over, and walk the rest. Don't bill that little extravagance to work though. Cuts out DLR and for those coming in north/south London Bridge/Blackfriars for Thameslink or Waterloo/Vauxhall for SWT/Southerm. 1
CAM Posted January 9, 2017 Author Posted January 9, 2017 A nice little route is to take the Clipper down the Thames, then Emirates cable car over, and walk the rest. Don't bill that little extravagance to work though. Cuts out DLR and for those coming in north/south London Bridge/Blackfriars for Thameslink or Waterloo/Vauxhall for SWT/Southerm. You can also have a beer on your journey.... 1
GC75 Posted January 17, 2017 Posted January 17, 2017 Looks like next weeks ASLEF train strike has been suspended Aslef suspends Southern rail strikes in return for new talks - BBC News, good news for anybody planning to go on Wednesday or Friday.
simonw Posted January 18, 2017 Posted January 18, 2017 Posted in the 'Which Day are you going' thread...... Emirates cable car is £2.50 single for exhibitors and visitors to ExCel 2
Dos_Box Posted January 19, 2017 Posted January 19, 2017 Oh dear, I hope this doen't affect the show too much! - RMT Southern Rail strikes to go ahead - BBC News
GC75 Posted January 19, 2017 Posted January 19, 2017 Oh dear, I hope this doen't affect the show too much! - RMT Southern Rail strikes to go ahead - BBC News Luckily the RMT strike is only on Monday, the ASLEF one was going to be Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday until it got cancelled on Tuesday. If they one had stayed on I doubt I would have got there, but hoping to get there on Friday. 1
CAM Posted January 20, 2017 Author Posted January 20, 2017 Oh dear, I hope this doen't affect the show too much! - RMT Southern Rail strikes to go ahead - BBC News RMT strike is a fart in a jar compared to ASLEF's walkout.
Joanne Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 Just looked on a tube map and it says that Custom House station is closed... does that mean everyone will be getting off at Prince Regent then?
tg12 Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 Just looked on a tube map and it says that Custom House station is closed... does that mean everyone will be getting off at Prince Regent then? Believe it's closed from the 3rd February onwards so it should be open this week. https://tfl.gov.uk/travel-information/improvements-and-projects/custom-house-dlr-station
john Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 Just looked on a tube map and it says that Custom House station is closed... does that mean everyone will be getting off at Prince Regent then? From the BETT Show Plan posted in another threat it would make sense to enter from Prince Regent if you want to see us first as we are 2/3 the way along the hall by N8 doors which is closer to Prince Regent than Custom House for ExCeL..... Also its a good place to board when leaving at the EOD as its quieter so you will often get a space or even a seat on the rollercoaster! 2
AJWhite1970 Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 Also its a good place to board when leaving at the EOD as its quieter so you will often get a space or even a seat on the rollercoaster! Shhh, you've just blown one of the best kept secrets of going to BETT. Now I won't be able to sit at the front and pretend I'm driving..... 1
ICTDirect_Dave Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 From the BETT Show Plan posted in another threat it would make sense to enter from Prince Regent if you want to see us first as we are 2/3 the way along the hall by N8 doors which is closer to Prince Regent than Custom House for ExCeL..... Also its a good place to board when leaving at the EOD as its quieter so you will often get a space or even a seat on the rollercoaster! We're over that side too so definitely do that! Shhh, you've just blown one of the best kept secrets of going to BETT. Now I won't be able to sit at the front and pretend I'm driving..... Fight you for the seat!
AJWhite1970 Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 Fight you for the seat! Four seats at the front mate, we can share duties 1
ICTDirect_Dave Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 Four seats at the front mate, we can share duties Deal! 1
mdrabble Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 So which stop is better, nearest, easier to get to? Custom House or Prince Regent Also...... which would be better? Northern Line to Bank DLR Bank DLR to Canning Town Canning Town to Prince Regent/Custom House or Victoria line to Green Park Underground Station Jubilee line to Canning Town Underground Station DLR to Prince Regent DLR Station
ICTDirect_Dave Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 I'd avoid changing at canning town if possible. If you're there early it can be very busy! stopping somewhere like limehouse between bank and caning town and getting a beckton train then can be less of a stress!
mdrabble Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 I wont be getting to Euston until about 11.43 and then the tube fight means I wont be getting to Bett until 12:30 - head bean counter wanted me to get cheaper tickets by arrive later and leaving later so hopefully going wont be as stressful.
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