RAIL STRIKES SUSPENDED BUT DISRUPTION STILL LIKELY
The RMT has called off its strike action for Saturday 5, Monday 7, and Wednesday 9.
We have been advised that due to the short-notice, it’s not possible to make major changes to the rail network timetables on these days.
Customers are advised to check their journey before they travel.
Alternatively, we have been advised that customers with tickets dated for 5 to 10 November can claim a refund or use their ticket up until 12 November. In regards to this, we recommend speaking with your ticket provider or local train station staff.
Please check ahead for the timetables on the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner close to your date of travel to review your options.
If you are heading to the NEC:
If your route is affected, you may wish to travel via car to the NEC Campus.
You can book your parking in advance at a discounted rate with this link.
If you are heading to the ICC:
If your route is affected, you may wish to travel via car to the city centre. Our closest parking spaces are at our sister venue Utilita Arena Birmingham (King Edward’s Road, B1 2AA). Mobile payments can be made upon arrival at the Arena car park via www.parkjockey.com/pay, quoting location code 5020.
Visitors arriving by car will need to be aware of Birmingham's Clean Air Zone. The ICC and associated visitor car parks are located within this area. Daily charges apply to vehicles entering the zone which do not comply with the zone's criteria. For further information, and to check if your car is Clean Air Zone compliant, please click here.
Should you wish to travel via taxi or Uber, please direct the driver to ICC Birmingham, Broad Street.
If you are heading to The Vox Conference Venue:
If your route is affected, you may wish to travel via car to the NEC Campus. You can book your parking in advance at a discounted rate with this link.
Should you wish to use a taxi or Uber, please direct the driver to: Resorts World Birmingham, Pendigo Way, Birmingham, B40 1PU (Sat Nav : B40 1NT). The Vox Conference Venue is located on the second floor.
