Transport For London have provided travel advice for Saturday 11th November, when many will be traveling for the Palestine solidarity march.
Read their newsletter here which outlines disruption to many underground lines.
A representative from Tfl have provided the following information:
The most important advice within the email is for customers to check before they travel – our real time information tools (such as Journey Planner / Status Updates / TfL Go) will provide the most up-to-date information to anyone who is travelling (in case things change as the network is managed dynamically).
Also, for those travelling from outside London this weekend, it may be useful for them to be aware of the best ways for visitors to pay section of our website, as well as free travel info for those travelling with children:
Travelling with children
Children under five travel free with a fare-paying adult.
Children under 11 can travel free on:
- Buses and trams
- Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line and some National Rail services. They must be travelling with an adult who is using pay as you go, or has a valid ticket (excluding Group Day Travelcards). Up to four children per adult
- You can also buy child-rate Day Travelcards and Group Day Travelcards online before you leave home, from the TfL Visitor Shop or VisitBritain Shop.
Here’s some information on travel accessibility.
Safety on the network
TfL is working with transport police to help keep you safe when you travel. Everyone has the right to travel without fear of abuse or intimidation. You should report any incident that makes you feel concerned about your safety. It will be taken seriously.
There are a number of ways you can report incidents and get assistance from TfL or the police:
In an emergency, call 999. You can speak to the nearest member of transport staff, use a passenger help point or passenger alarm.
To report incidents to the police:
- Buses – call 101 or report online at www.met.police.uk
- London Underground and rail services – text British Transport Police on 61016, call 0800 40 50 40 or report online at www.btp.police.uk
- Download the British Transport Police app Railway Guardian from the App Store or Google Play Store. The app also contains safe travel guides and advice.
TfL cares about the journeys you make. You can let them know about incidents or concerns about your journey. Find out more at https://tfl.gov.uk/travel-
information/safety/report-a- crime-or-incident Additional support
The Community Alliance To Combat Hate (CATCH) provides support to anyone who has experienced a hate crime.
CATCH offers confidential specialist advice, support and advocacy to people targeted with violence, abuse or harassment because of their race, religion, disability, sexuality or gender identity. CATCH is partnered with seven community organisations.