London Bridge is closed 23/8 to 31/8

[Alan Medic]

Can anyone advise if a monthly train ticket can be used on the buses during this period as the no. 40 seems to be my best option?

[MarkE]

Lowlander Wrote:

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> Platform 15 - does anyone know when it will be

> widened?

I understood that it would only be once they'd finished the St Thomas St facade which, if you took a walk down there at all recently, looks a long way from completion.

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Update: turns out if you ask nicely you sometimes get nice replies!

Hi @marke_se22, its narrow as we work on the facade of St Thomas Street and the concourse below, it will widen when that's finished mid-2016— Thameslink Programme (@TLProgramme) August 6, 2014

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So there you have it - we're stuck with a narrow Platform 15 for the next two years...

[Lowlander]

MarkE Wrote:

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> Lowlander Wrote:

> --------------------------------------------------

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> > Platform 15 - does anyone know when it will be

> > widened?

>

> I understood that it would only be once they'd

> finished the St Thomas St facade which, if you

> took a walk down there at all recently, looks a

> long way from completion.

>

> ----

> Update: turns out if you ask nicely you sometimes

> get nice replies!

>

> Hi @marke_se22, its narrow as we work on the

> facade of St Thomas Street and the concourse

> below, it will widen when that's finished

> mid-2016— Thameslink Programme

> (@TLProgramme) August 6, 2014

>

> ----

>

> So there you have it - we're stuck with a narrow

> Platform 15 for the next two years...

Thanks for finding that out and sharing - I'd just assumed it would be very short term! Oh well.

[TB2]

Only if you have a monthly Travelcard. If it is a point to point season ticket it won't be valid. Best to go for Oyster Pay As You Go or a Travelcard to give you the most flexibility.

[OutOfFocus]

Alan Medic Wrote:

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> Can anyone advise if a monthly train ticket can be

> used on the buses during this period as the no. 40

> seems to be my best option?

Yes according to page below. But I would check.

https://www.tfl.gov.uk/travel-information/improvements-and-projects/london-bridge-rail-station/london-bridge-upgrade-travel-advice#on-this-page-2

We are working with the rail industry to help you get around during these disruptions. From Saturday 23 August to Sunday 31 August 2014, National Rail tickets will be accepted on any reasonable route on London Overground, First Capital Connect, Southern, Southeastern, South West Trains, London Underground, London Tramlink, DLR and London Buses.

For more information visit the Thameslink Programme website.

[Annasfield]

Can't believe they are leaving the platform for that long. If ever there was an emergency to get out of there, it would bedlam.

[chesterpuss81]

Hi All

Does anyone know if our season tickets will be accepted on the underground? I'm assuming yes, but it's actually pretty difficult to find out for sure from all the info handed out and on the internet.

I normally walk from L.Bridge to Bank where my office is and have an annual rail ticket, so considering getting a train from Denmark Hill to Victoria and then the district/circle to Cannon St, but don't want to be stung for the extra underground fee.

Thanks

[MarkE]

chesterpuss81 Wrote:

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> Hi All

>

> Does anyone know if our season tickets will be

> accepted on the underground? I'm assuming yes,

> but it's actually pretty difficult to find out for

> sure from all the info handed out and on the

> internet.

As per the reply from OutOfFocus at the end of the first page of this thread:

https://www.tfl.gov.uk/travel-information/improvements-and-projects/london-bridge-rail-station/london-bridge-upgrade-travel-advice#on-this-page-2

?From Saturday 23 August to Sunday 31 August 2014 National Rail tickets will be accepted on any reasonable route on London Overground, First Capital Connect, Southern, Southeastern, South West Trains, London Underground, London Tramlink, DLR and London Buses

> I normally walk from L.Bridge to Bank where my

> office is and have an annual rail ticket, so

> considering getting a train from Denmark Hill to

> Victoria and then the district/circle to Cannon

> St, but don't want to be stung for the extra

> underground fee.

I do a relatively similar journey and for the days when I'm coming in next week, I'm planning on coming in via City Thameslink. I used to take that option in the past quite a bit, particularly when the ED timetable wasn't as favourable as it currently it - it's perhaps 15 minutes walk from there to Bank but quite a nice one.

[chesterpuss81]

thanks, that's a good idea re Thameslink, I'd forgotten about that

[MissKing]

Thameslink with be rammed next week! Trains to the City/St Pancras leave Peckham Rye at 8.16, 8.36 and 8.41. Think there is an extra one at Denmark Hill around 8.20 which doesn't stop at Peckham which might be less busy. If the trains are a nightmare on Tuesday I'm going to get the bus in the rest of the week!

[MarkE]

Fortunately they do tend to unload a large number of passengers at Denmark Hill, most of whom are heading to Kings, so there's usually some space at least.

In the past I've boarded at the tail end of the train on those 8.xx services and never had to squeeze on. It being August too should provide some small relief.

Would imagine, though, that the 40 will be horrific for anyone hoping to get on after NXR.

[StraferJack]

NXR to London Bridge is about 60 minute walk - good exercise

Or - walk to say, Camberwell and you'll hit a bunch of other routes headed into that part of town

I reckon buses won't be that bad anyway - at least if you leave a little earlier it's not a full train strike, and many other people will be travelling to other places

[Bic Basher]

Those of you who use HOP or Brockley, there's a replacement bus service to Ladywell and Lewisham to connect with Southeastern and DLR services operating in the morning peak from 0630-0930.

London Overground are operating four additional trains per hour between Crystal Palace and Canada Water in the peaks, however Forest Hill station is expected to be very busy with a queuing system in place.

[Earl Aelfheah]

I can recommend cycling - only 4 miles

[Alan Medic]

Anyone know of any reason LB won't be open tomorrow?

[Zebedee Tring]

Where is it stated anywhere online that LB won't be open on Monday? As far as I was aware, the closure was to end today (Sunday).

[StraferJack]

Timetables all showing bau for tomorrow

Will it be smooth tomorrow. I'm guessing not but allow for it and we will be fine

[Alan Medic]

Zebedee Tring Wrote:

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> Where is it stated anywhere online that LB won't

> be open on Monday? As far as I was aware, the

> closure was to end today (Sunday).

Nowhere that I could find but how many things finish on time is all I thought.

[MarkE]

Just a quick reminder that the timetable changes come into effect today. See the messages on page1 of this thread for more details.

[philosophie]

Thanks, Mark. Do we know if these timetable changes are permanent? Is the 8.40 going to terminate at south Bermondsey indefinitely?

[philosophie]

Edited for accidental duplication!

[Earl Aelfheah]

You can download a pocket timetable here: http://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/pdf/result.pdf?ts=1409560608251

[MarkE]

philosophie Wrote:

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> Thanks, Mark. Do we know if these timetable

> changes are permanent? Is the 8.40 going to

> terminate at south Bermondsey indefinitely?

Fixed until the next timetable update in (I think) the spring, or at least until the next mega change at Christmas (20th December to 4th January).

[AD]

Is this "mega change" at Christmas (20th December to 4th January) another planned closure like last week?

[MarkE]

Yes. They'll be opening the two platforms (10 & 11) that are now closed, and then closing two more (8 & 9).

http://www.thameslinkprogramme.co.uk/key-dates-and-service-changes/

http://uhoun19qey9384ovv24t33c1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/September-14-london-bridge-map.pdf