Heathrow Connect will not be running at all during the strike times. https://www.heathrowconnect.com/train-times/service-updates#211 It appears if you have already booked Heathrow Connect tickets, they will be honoured on the Heathrow Express. Alan

... but Heathrow Connect, using the same tracks but 10 minutes slower and half the price -- is claiming to be OK.

On 17 June 2014 20:03, Alan Greenberg <<mailto:alan.greenberg@mcgill.ca>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 <<mailto:Glen@icann.org>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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* London Tourist information: <<http://www.visitlondon.com>http://www.visitlondon.com>http://www.visitlondon.com <<http://tinyurl.com/knx26fg>http://tinyurl.com/knx26fg>Weather: We are expecting a warm start to the summit with sunshine and then gradually heading towards showers from Wednesday 25th onwards. NOTE: Evenings are likely to be cool at 12 degrees / 53 Fahrenheit

Logistics * <<http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/getting-into-london>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>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>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>http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/trains/heathrow-connect>Heathrow Connect * The most cost-effective = <<http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/underground>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>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: <<http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/getting-into-london>http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/getting-into-london>http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/getting-into-london

* London Gatwick Airport to Central London: * Gatwick Express: <<http://www.gatwickexpress.com>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/>http://www.gatwickexpress.com/en/tickets-and-fares/buy-online-and-save/

* Other transport: <<http://www.gatwickairport.com/to-and-from/gatwick-to-london>http://www.gatwickairport.com/to-and-from/gatwick-to-london>http://www.gatwickairport.com/to-and-from/gatwick-to-london/

<<http://www.hiltonlondonmet.com/hotel>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>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>http://grandunionbars.com/venue/paddington/ (150m) * Nomad Lounge:<<http://nomadbar.com/sitev2>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>http://tinyurl.com/kwuxdyz * Italian Restaurant, Deli and Café <<http://briciole.co.uk>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/>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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