Children on the Tube
May 4th, 2010, 05:09 AM
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Children on the Tube
So, my kids (both under 11) will be free on the Tube. But how do we get them through the barriers? Will the gate open long enough for both of us to pass through? Is there any trick to this?
[Here in DC, the trick on the Metro is to use the gates which accomodate wheelchairs, as they are not only wider (allowing parent and child to walk through together), but they stay open a bit longer (so you can push a stroller through)]
[Here in DC, the trick on the Metro is to use the gates which accomodate wheelchairs, as they are not only wider (allowing parent and child to walk through together), but they stay open a bit longer (so you can push a stroller through)]
May 4th, 2010, 05:13 AM
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http://www.londontoolkit.com/briefing/underground.htm
Not done it, but sure that the staff at the stations will tell you what to do.
Not done it, but sure that the staff at the stations will tell you what to do.
May 4th, 2010, 05:23 AM
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There's a gate that's manned (usually at the end)and your kids use that instead of a turnstile. You still have to swipe your Oystercard but go through the gate with them.
The kids can also get child passes (takes about a month and you have to send photos). This would enable them to travel without an adult.
The kids can also get child passes (takes about a month and you have to send photos). This would enable them to travel without an adult.
May 4th, 2010, 06:31 AM
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There is always a member of staff on duty when the barriers are in use, so they can tell you what to do. If there are no staff on duty (which is common at quiet times, especially at suburban stations), the barriers are left open: you should still swipe your Oyster card, but children can just walk through.
May 5th, 2010, 07:00 AM
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Seriously, is this something you're actually worried about? Last check, the Brits have kids (highest teen pregnant rate in Europe!) and they can handle taking the tykes on the Tube -- it's not like they dwarf-toss junior over the barriers and hope for the best.
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Sassy, clever you are. One can always count on the Fodorites to be amazingly astute.
Seriously (or rather not), BigRuss and some of these guys are constantly cracking me up. I need to remember to read these posts on my old laptop or I'm gonna ruin my new keyboard.
Seriously (or rather not), BigRuss and some of these guys are constantly cracking me up. I need to remember to read these posts on my old laptop or I'm gonna ruin my new keyboard.
