Olympics 2012 Transport

The Olympic Games is coming to London in 2012 and it looks like London will grind to a standstill. With this in mind, London transport bosses are suggesting that you might be better off working from home than trying to get to work during the Olympic mess.

According to the London 2012 website, busy stations such as London Bridge and Bank should be avoided altogether during peak times as they are expected to be beyond capacity.

Key messages during the 2012 Olympic Games

- Allow extra time for journeys through central London
- Expect all National Rail and Underground stations and lines to be busier than normal
- Consider cycling or walking short distances such as two or three Tube stops: there will be extra maps and signage to assist
- Expect bus services to be altered
- Follow the advice of maps, signs and staff who are there to make your journey as quick as possible
- For National Rail services, please check the times of trains with your operator prior to travel. Please note that last services are expected to be busy.
- Transport will be particularly busy before the start and at the end of sporting sessions. The times to avoid travelling include 7–10am, 12noon–2pm, 4–7pm and 10pm–midnight. Some locations will be busy at other times depending on session times. Find out when events are taking place in the competition schedules.

Rather than just give you the bad news, I've put together a few tips to help Londoners avoid the Olympic transport chaos.

1. Work from home

This is the preferred option, according to the London Transport bosses. You'll be able to get on with your work whilst staying away from any Olympics related hassle.

2. Take a holiday

Rather than attempting to get to work, why not just book some time off? Get out to the countryside or even abroad... get as far away from the Olympic Games as possible!

3. Get the sack

This is probably a little extreme but it's a surefire way to make sure you avoid those smelly rush hour tube journeys on the London Underground.

4. Olympiphobia

This is a long shot but you may be able to avoid London and work altogether during the 2012 Olympics by claiming that Olympiphobia is a genuine medical condition preventing you from leaving the house. Just a word to the wise before you try this, it's not a real medical condition and it probably won't work.

5. Get on a motorcycle

Imagine if you could just filter through traffic jams and avoid public transport altogether whilst still being able to get to work and do your job... Well, on two wheels you can! Why not book your free motorcycle ride today and have a go on a motorcycle? It's fun and practical too!