With the country thrown into travel chaos with the snow, what better time for a tube strike?!
A strike by RMT and TSSA union members is affecting Tube services all day Monday 29 November.
Tube
Disruption is likely to most journeys, but London Underground will run as many trains and keep as many stations open as possible - please check live travel news for the latest situation on your line and at your station before you travel
Volunteers will be on hand at key stations to give alternative travel options and otherwise assist passengers
Buses
London buses operate around 700 routes with services being boosted with over a hundred extra buses on key routes
Extra staff are being deployed to hubs to focus on customer service and information
DLR and London Overground
A normal service will operate. Some stations where there is an interchange with London Underground may be affected
Tramlink
Tramlink services are expected to operate as normal
Cycling
The Barclays Cycle Hire scheme will be available to members, although demand is likely to be high, and cycles harder to access, during peak times
Londoners who own a bike are encouraged to cycle to work, with a Cycle Journey Planner provided on our homepage
Cycle Parks at Finsbury Park and London Bridge will be making it easy for new users to turn up, register, and leave their bikes
People thinking of cycling can get special offers, including buy one get one free at London Bridge Cycle Park, £10 off bike servicing and discounts on commuter cycling clothing and accessories, such as helmets and high-visibility jackets
River services
Thames Clippers will be running their normal services at reduced prices: Adult tickets £5, Travelcard holders £3.50. They will also be operating additional peak hour shuttles on the busy routes to Canary Wharf, priced at £7 return
Thames River Taxi will have extra capacity in the morning and afternoon peaks on their Putney Pier to Blackfriars Pier commuter service. Tickets from £3 (Putney to Chelsea Adult single, with a Travelcard). Payment cannot be made with an Oyster card
Taxis
Between 06:30 and 10:30 on Monday 29 November 2010 taxi drivers will be operating a marshalled taxi service for central London destinations at five major London rail termini - Waterloo, Liverpool St, King's Cross, Charing Cross, and Marylebone. In addition, the fixed-fare taxi sharing schemes at Euston Station and Paddington Station are expected to operate as normal
Private hire and minicab services will be running as normal. Find out more about licensed private hire and minicab operators in London
National Rail
Oyster Pay As You Go is accepted for all National Rail journeys within Greater London
Travelcards are also valid for travel on National Rail within the zones purchased
Walking
Walking maps will be provided, in bus, rail, and Tube stations in Zone 1 and other key outer London stations, with volunteers helping people plan their routes around the city. People are urged to, where possible, use walking for short journeys
Roads and the Congestion Charge
To help keep traffic flowing, the Congestion Charge will remain in operation throughout the strike
Source: TfL
