Later news seems to be that the Heathrow Express will be operating on Friday, but with reduced service to some terminals. https://www.heathrowexpress.com/timetable-schedule/service-plans#542 19 - 20 June 2014: We will be running an amended service during the RMT strikes Due to RMT strike action from 12:00 on Thursday June 19 to 12:00 Friday June 20 and throughout Sunday June 22, we will be running an amended service.
Thursday June 19 and Friday 20 June
Trains to and from London Paddington and Heathrow Terminals 1, 2 & 3 - every 15 minutes
First train departs London Paddington - 05:10 Last train departs London Paddington - 21:55
Trains depart London Paddington every 15 minutes at 10, 25, 40 and 55 minutes past the hour.
London Paddington to Heathrow Terminal 4 - every 30 minutes
Trains depart London Paddington at 10 and 40 minutes past the hour.
London Paddington to Heathrow Terminal 5 - every 30 minutes
Trains depart London Paddington at 25 and 55 minutes past the hour.
Heathrow Terminal 4 to London Paddington (via Terminals 1, 2 & 3) - every 30 minutes
Last train departs at 21:12.
Trains depart at 12 and 42 minutes past the hour.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Paddington (via Terminals 1, 2 & 3) - every 30 minutes
Last train departs 22:42.
Trains depart at 27 and 57 minutes past the hour.
Our normal service resumes at 14:55 on Friday and our normal timetable will be in operation on Saturday 21 June.
We are sorry for any inconvenience caused by the RMT strikes
At 18/06/2014 09:44 PM, Holly Raiche wrote:
Thanks Alan
Im about to hop on a plane so this is terrific to know
Holly On 18 Jun 2014, at 10:03 am, Alan Greenberg <alan.greenberg@mcgill.ca> wrote:
NOTE Heathrow Express will be on Strike for 24 hours ending noon on Friday.
Perhaps should be forwarded to ATLAS participants.
Alan
From: Glen de Saint Géry <Glen@icann.org>
Dear All,
Some useful tips on your way to and in London. Looking forward to seeing everyone this week!
Thank you. Kind regards, Glen ***************
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Logistics * <http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/getting-into-london>Getting from Heathrow Airport to Central London * The quickest = <https://www.heathrowexpress.com/?tid=WINTHEX>Heathrow Express. * Ticket information: <https://www.heathrowexpress.com/tickets-deals/prices-fares>https://www.heathrowexpress.com/tickets-deals/prices-fares
NOTE Strike Action on Heathrow Express: The strikes will take place from midday on June Thursday 19 until midday on Friday June 20, and again for 24 hours on Sunday June 22. * A good alternative to the Heathrow Express during strike time = <http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/trains/heathrow-connect>Heathrow Connect * The most cost-effective = <http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/underground>London Underground (metro/tube): * Underground tickets are available at all stations. The single fare to central London (Zone 1) is £5.70. * Route: Heathrow Terminals (Piccadilly Line) to Edgware Road (Bakerloo or Circle line) - see map: <http://www.tfl.gov.uk/cdn/static/cms/documents/standard-tube-map.pdf>http://www.tfl.gov.uk/cdn/static/cms/documents/standard-tube-map.pdf
* Edgware Road Tube/Metro/Underground is situated opposite the Hotel * All other options are listed here:
* London Gatwick Airport to Central London: * Gatwick Express: <http://www.gatwickexpress.com>http://www.gatwickexpress.com/ * Prices: <http://www.gatwickexpress.com/en/tickets-and-fares/buy-online-and-save/>http://www.gatwickexpress.com/en/tickets-and-fares/buy-online-and-save/
* Other transport:
<http://www.hiltonlondonmet.com/hotel>Hotel Hilton Metropole: The hotel is conveniently situated on Edgware Road where you can find a variety of eateries, banks, mobile phone shops and supermarkets. * Cash withdrawal & Banks: * ATM (cash machine) in the Hotel Lobby * Several banks down Edgware Road (Lloyds, Barclays, HSBC ...) * Food and Beverage: * At the Hotel: <http://www.hiltonlondonmet.com/hotel/hotel_dinning>http://www.hiltonlondonmet.com/hotel/hotel_dinning
* Restaurant La Fiamma (Italian) * Minako Restaurant (Asian Fusion)
(Beautiful view over London !)
* Sports Bar with screens for the World Cup * Whiskey bar * Lobby bar * Around the hotel: * Cafés: Costa Coffee (opposite),
Patisserie Valerie (Opposite), Starbucks (70m)
* Grand Union - bar/restaurant
with well priced food: <http://grandunionbars.com/venue/paddington>http://grandunionbars.com/venue/paddington/ (150m)
* Nomad
Lounge:<http://nomadbar.com/sitev2>http://nomadbar.com/sitev2/ (150m)
* Prêt a Manger - take away sandwiches (opposite hotel) * MacDonalds (200m) * Local Pubs, Cafés and
Restaurants (move your mouse over the red dot to get the name) <http://tinyurl.com/kwuxdyz>http://tinyurl.com/kwuxdyz
* Italian Restaurant, Deli and
Café <http://briciole.co.uk>http://briciole.co.uk/ (450m)
* Supermarkets: * Marks and Spencer (opposite) * Waitrose (200m) * Local SIM cards (mobile phones): * Many shops selling SIM cards within a few metres of the Hotel * Mobile phone shop - <http://www.vodafone.co.uk/>Vodafone (200m) * Chemist/Pharmacy: * Devonshire Pharmacy (next to Hotel) * Boots (200m) * Wednesday 25 June 2014: 19:30 - 23:45: ICANN 50th Gala Evening, Old Billingsgate * Coach shuttle pick-up from 18:30 to 19:30 at Hilton Metropole Hotel Lobby * Shuttles returning every 20 minutes from 21:30 to 00:15 * Invitation required for coach and venue entry * Thursday 26 June 2014: 19:00 - 21:00: ICANN 50 Wrap-Up Cocktail, Sandringham room Safe travels. Kind regards, Glen
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