The city has been quiet today as people listened to warnings to work from home if possible. AliceBhand travelled on the Elizabeth line. More here:
Rail workers picketed outside Victoria Station
Footfall in central London at lunchtime was 27% lower than last Tuesday and in city centres outside of the capital it was down by 11.2%, retail analysts Springboard said.In contrast, footfall in outer London and market towns was less impacted, down 6.2% and 2% respectively, reflecting increasing numbers of people working from home, it added.
Although the strike was planned, some people have been taken by surprise by it and arrived at Tube stations hoping to travel. Christine Peters, who is visiting London from Australia said the strike was "frustrating". "As tourists we can't really go anywhere other than where we can walk to.Many commuters who turned to their cars endured long delays.
A walk from the British Library to Euston station - some trains running here - a few passengers trying their luck. Roads & buses seem ok - people heeding the advice & not travelling ?
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