London 2012 Team Leaders' Guide Athletics

– London Underground (tube)
– London buses
– Docklands Light Railway (DLR)
– Trams
– National Rail services within designated zones
This does not include river services (you can get one-third off the cost with your
Oyster card).
Your Oyster card is paired with your Games accreditation – you must show your
accreditation when asked. The card allows travel from central London to all
venues within the Olympic Park, Greenwich, ExCeL and London venues. In
addition, you can use the Oyster card to travel to the outer London venues of Eton
Dorney and Brands Hatch on competition days.
Using your Oyster card couldn’t be simpler, as long as you follow these rules
when you see the yellow card reader sign.
– Always touch in and touch out on the yellow card reader.
– When you touch your card on the reader, a green light and one beep means
that it has been accepted for travel.
– A red light and two beeps mean your card has been rejected.
– Do not proceed until your Oyster card has been accepted for travel.
– For journeys on all London’s buses and trams, you need only touch in
when boarding.
– Remember: do not top up your card.
Lost or stolen Oyster cards
The Oyster card that you received with your accreditation will only be
replaced in exceptional circumstances. Lost or stolen cards must be reported by
your NPC. The original Oyster card will be cancelled before a new Oyster card
can be issued.
London Underground
The London Underground is the quickest way to get around the city. At Games
time, the tube will have extended operating hours, starting at around 05:30 and
closing at around 01:30. You shouldn’t have to wait longer than five minutes for
a train.
To access the tube, simply open the gate by touching your Oyster card on the
yellow reader, and then touch out when you have reached your destination. Tube
stations that are wheelchair accessible are marked with a wheelchair symbol.
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