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Tube strike

AndyS
9 Jan '17

Folks, has anyone tried commuting today?
Is the Overground line as problem-free as the TfL website suggests?
Is Southern running okay?

I need to go to Wimbledon and am thinking Southern straight to Clapham Junction then connect to Wimbledon. Plan B: Overground to Surrey Quays then Overground to CLJ.

Thank you!

Rich
9 Jan '17

Overground and National rail running…Canada water is closed and you have to change at Shadwell for Canary wharf according to the platform announcements.

starman
9 Jan '17

Just on final stretch into CHX. Got 0852 from FOH and pretty much like normal day. Interchange at LBG easy. No probs on this route.

AndyS
9 Jan '17

Sorry to hear that.

:wink:

Seriously, though, thank you for the update.

fran
9 Jan '17

I did this early today and it was super quiet, imagine it got busier later on.

Jimsthename
9 Jan '17

Took a Forest Hill to Victoria train. Not only was it on time but it was quiet. Tomorrow though…

AndyS
9 Jan '17

Thanks all. Fortunately my Plan A is working: Southern straight to CLJ with no problem.

Looks like I timed it well, though: this is from the BBC website: “Clapham Junction station was evacuated due to overcrowding.” Now just roll that sentence around in your mind for a few minutes and savour the delicious irony.

starman
9 Jan '17

Sorry in that it is my first day back at work. :sob:

Yep. As I was arriving into LBG they were announcing trains would be non-stopping at Clapham Junction.