National Rail

London Bridge station

London Bridge station will be exceptionally busy throughout the Olympic and Paralympic Games as it is a key interchange station for both commuters and spectators. The station will be particularly busy with spectators travelling to the North Greenwich Arena, Greenwich Park, the Royal Artillery Barracks and the Olympic Park. This station is expected to be extremely busy most days throughout the Games between 7.30am12pm and 3.308pm. This station is also expected to be busier than usual in the late evenings, especially in the second week of the Olympic Games. During busy periods a one-way system will operate in the station as well as queuing arrangements and access control at entry and exit points to the station to prevent overcrowding. Onward journeys London will be very busy during the Games, so check the information for the stations and lines you usually use. There are certain times and locations where it will be exceptionally busy and you will need to plan your journeys around these hotspots. Think about all the journeys you make during the day, not just your travel to your initial destination. Passengers are advised to consider walking from main line services to their final destination. Local destinations within 20 minutes walk of London Bridge station include London Dungeon, Tower Bridge, the Tower of London and City Hall. These locations may be reached quicker by foot than using the station at peak times. Please visit www.GetAheadoftheGames.com for more information. During the Olympic Games

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Advice and options Passengers are strongly advised to consider re-timing their journey or using alternative National Rail services at Cannon Street, Charing Cross or Victoria to avoid London Bridge station at busy times. Passengers heading into central London on National Rail services which pass through London Bridge are advised, if possible, to stay on the train to Cannon Street, Charing Cross or Blackfriars, rather than trying to change trains or access the Underground at London Bridge. In particular, wherever possible, passengers should try to avoid using London Bridge to access the Jubilee line. To access the Northern line, passengers are advised to use Borough Tube station (9 mins walk away). Passengers travelling from south of Croydon on Victoria trains are advised to remain on the train to Victoria, unless their final destination is within walking distance of London Bridge. If avoiding London Bridge is not possible, passengers are advised to exit the station and complete their journey on foot. Passengers are also advised to use alternative services from Charing Cross, Cannon Street, Blackfriars or Victoria and avoid London Bridge for their return journey. Passengers are advised to check the times of the last trains before travelling. Please note that these services are likely to be busier than usual. Accessibility Passengers can book Assisted Travel by calling 0844 693 2898. Further information For further details about London Bridge station please visit: www.networkrail.co.uk/londonbridge For information on Southeastern or Southern services and stations please www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/london-2012-olympic-games or www.southernrailway.com/your-journey/games-travel/ For full details of train services, please visit: www.nationalrail.co.uk

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Predicted busy periods if no change to travel patterns The predicted busy periods show what services and stations may be like if people dont change their travel behaviour. We are confident that this situation can be improved, but everyone needs to be flexible about their travel and plan in advance.