Coldplay fans heading to the band's sold-out Wembley Stadium concerts this weekend are facing a major travel headache as tube strikes threaten to cause significant disruption.
The ASLEF union has announced a 24-hour walkout affecting London Underground services, with Wembley Park station – the primary transport hub for the stadium – expected to be completely closed or operating with severe restrictions.
Strike Action Timeline
The industrial action is set to begin from 7:00 PM on Friday, 16th June, and will continue through Saturday, 17th June, coinciding directly with Coldplay's highly anticipated performances.
Transport for London (TfL) has issued warnings to concertgoers, stating: "Stations and services across the network will be affected, with particular impact on stations serving Wembley Stadium. Customers are advised to plan ahead and consider alternative travel arrangements."
Alternative Travel Options
With Wembley Park station likely inaccessible, fans are being urged to consider several alternatives:
- Wembley Central station (Bakerloo line, London Overground)
- Wembley Stadium station (Chiltern Railways)
- Park Royal station (Piccadilly line) followed by a 20-minute walk
- Various bus routes serving the Wembley area
Transport officials are warning that these alternative routes will likely be extremely busy and are recommending that attendees allow significant extra time for their journeys.
Concert Details and Impact
Coldplay's Music of the Spheres World Tour stop at Wembley Stadium represents one of the summer's biggest musical events, with approximately 90,000 attendees expected each night. The timing of the strike action couldn't be worse for both fans and event organizers.
A spokesperson for the event mentioned that "all concerts will proceed as scheduled" and encouraged ticket holders to "monitor TfL's website for the latest travel updates and plan their journey carefully."
The strike action stems from an ongoing dispute between ASLEF union members and London Underground over working conditions and pay agreements, highlighting the continuing tensions within London's transport network.
