Waterloo East-London Bridge 2015

[iharding]

From the end of this year, my current commute from Woking-London Bridge via Waterloo/Waterloo East on a Woking-London Terminals season will not be possible until August 2016 because of the London Bridge rebuild project.

I've emailed SWT customer services to ask if they have any information, but had no reply.

Does anyone know if an agreement to allow London Terminals season ticket holders to use the underground or buses between Waterloo and London Bridge is planned?

I understand the need for the changes, and have no problem putting up with some inconvenience for the duration, but would hope that I and others in the same position won't be left out of pocket by being forced to buy additional tickets to complete the journey we already pay for.

Thanks
Ian

 

[Panda]

As per https://www.tfl.gov.uk/travel-infor...-bridge-upgrade-travel-advice#on-this-page-0:

The rail industry is making plans to help you get around during these disruptions. We're also working out how these specific changes could affect your ticketing options, with the objective that you shouldn't be out of pocket while we're doing this crucial work. For now, if you buy an annual season ticket, please continue as usual and we'll come back to you with an update very soon

 

[telstarbox]

They'll probably allow use on the Jubilee line between Waterloo and London Bridge.

 

[iharding]

Sounds encouraging. I'll wait to find out the details then.

Thanks
Ian

 

[CNash]

They'll probably allow use on the Jubilee line between Waterloo and London Bridge.

Though I feel sorry for anyone who'll be forced to use it in this way next year... unless TfL lay on some extra trains, it's not going to be pleasant.

 

[iharding]

Arrangements have been made public:
https://www.tfl.gov.uk/travel-infor.../london-bridge-rail-station/from-january-2015

The obvious Jubilee line Waterloo-London Bridge, and a couple of bus routes. Will be very crowded, but at least the option's there on the days the weather's too bad to walk, or my knee is playing up.

 

[user15681]

One thing to note is that the stretch between Waterloo East and London Bridge is run by Southeastern, not South West Trains, so I'd email Southeastern customer services as well in future too. Also, bear in mind that if your London Terminals season expires after 1st January 2015, you'll need to get it reprinted so it has the coding on it to allow you to use the Underground - SWT will communicate with you how and where to do this some time soon.