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Hookbill the Goomba · 07-18-2012, 12:24 PM

If you're arriving on Monday 6th August please let me know! I will send you my mobile phone number so you can let us know if you get delayed.
Also, could you give me an estimate on what time you'll be arriving? That'd help get a time table going.
Actually, could everyone give us an estimate of what day and time you'll be arriving so we can figure out how to get you to the cottage if you're not arriving on the first day.

Lalwendë · 07-19-2012, 03:30 PM

You will want to take note of the train strike planned for 6-8 August. This is on East Midlands trains which have the monopoly on the Midland main line from St Pancras to Sheffield, via Loughborough, Derby, Retford and Worksop.

We are heavy users of these trains at work and in the past, strikes have just meant very crowded trains with no seats, as they still run, but there are fewer of them. There's also an option to adjust plans and use the east coast main line. I'll check out any news on this as we will get updates at work.

I also read some incredibly complicated stuff about what is going to be shut/chaotic during the Olympics in London - we are sent info that the general public don't get, only employers. If anyone has any particular plans involving London, post 'em up and I will check this out next week when I'm in the office.

Guinevere · 07-19-2012, 03:46 PM

I do hope that First Capital Connect (from Gatwick to St.Pancras) and East Coast (from King's Cross to Retford) will not be affected; I have booked train tickets for Tuesday 7.8.! All these different train companies seem bewildering to me.

Lalwendë · 07-20-2012, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Guinevere

I do hope that First Capital Connect (from Gatwick to St.Pancras) and East Coast (from King's Cross to Retford) will not be affected; I have booked train tickets for Tuesday 7.8.! All these different train companies seem bewildering to me.

You'll be fine with East Coast, you may get more people onboard though.

Bêthberry · 07-20-2012, 08:07 AM

Okay, Lal, I have a question for you about my best option on arrival at Heathrow to get to New Milton, Hampshire.

Should I go for a bus to Woking and then train to NM? Or should I tube it to Waterloo station (blue line then North line) and catch the rail there?

Which route would be faster/easier? Maybe best to avoid going into London?

Mithalwen · 07-20-2012, 10:21 AM

I would get the bus to Woking and then the train. Really no need to go into central london to catch the same train you will pick up at Woking - you will be doing two sides of the triangle. There may be more trains to Brockenhurst. Or there are National Express coaches to Ringwood but not so frequent.

Bêthberry · 07-20-2012, 08:52 PM

Okay, now I understand, mighty Loremistress of the Trains. There's no way I will remember "Brockenhurst" correctly, though. It will always come out "Brocklehurst".

I'm a wee bit apprehensive how long it will take to be processed through Heathrow. I shall message you once I'm on my way and hopefully arrive in time for lunch if not second breakfast.

07-18-2012, 12:24 PM	#1
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	If you're arriving on Monday 6th August please let me know! I will send you my mobile phone number so you can let us know if you get delayed. Also, could you give me an estimate on what time you'll be arriving? That'd help get a time table going. Actually, could everyone give us an estimate of what day and time you'll be arriving so we can figure out how to get you to the cottage if you're not arriving on the first day. __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

07-19-2012, 03:30 PM	#2
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	You will want to take note of the train strike planned for 6-8 August. This is on East Midlands trains which have the monopoly on the Midland main line from St Pancras to Sheffield, via Loughborough, Derby, Retford and Worksop. We are heavy users of these trains at work and in the past, strikes have just meant very crowded trains with no seats, as they still run, but there are fewer of them. There's also an option to adjust plans and use the east coast main line. I'll check out any news on this as we will get updates at work. I also read some incredibly complicated stuff about what is going to be shut/chaotic during the Olympics in London - we are sent info that the general public don't get, only employers. If anyone has any particular plans involving London, post 'em up and I will check this out next week when I'm in the office. __________________ Gordon's alive!

07-19-2012, 03:46 PM	#3
Guinevere Banshee of Camelot Join Date: May 2002 Location: Switzerland Posts: 5,830	I do hope that First Capital Connect (from Gatwick to St.Pancras) and East Coast (from King's Cross to Retford) will not be affected; I have booked train tickets for Tuesday 7.8.! All these different train companies seem bewildering to me. __________________ Yes! "wish-fulfilment dreams" we spin to cheat our timid hearts, and ugly Fact defeat!

07-20-2012, 08:07 AM	#5
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,003	Okay, Lal, I have a question for you about my best option on arrival at Heathrow to get to New Milton, Hampshire. Should I go for a bus to Woking and then train to NM? Or should I tube it to Waterloo station (blue line then North line) and catch the rail there? Which route would be faster/easier? Maybe best to avoid going into London? __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

07-20-2012, 10:21 AM	#6
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,460	I would get the bus to Woking and then the train. Really no need to go into central london to catch the same train you will pick up at Woking - you will be doing two sides of the triangle. There may be more trains to Brockenhurst. Or there are National Express coaches to Ringwood but not so frequent. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace Last edited by Mithalwen; 07-20-2012 at 10:43 AM.

07-20-2012, 08:52 PM	#7
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,003	Okay, now I understand, mighty Loremistress of the Trains. There's no way I will remember "Brockenhurst" correctly, though. It will always come out "Brocklehurst". I'm a wee bit apprehensive how long it will take to be processed through Heathrow. I shall message you once I'm on my way and hopefully arrive in time for lunch if not second breakfast. __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.