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IBM United Kingdom Limited
76/78 Upper Ground
South Bank
London
SE1 9PZ
Telephone: 020 7202 3000
Fax 020 7928 4464
Disruption to IBM Locations during the Olympic & Paralympic Games Period (July 23rd - September 12th)
Restricted access to IBM South Bank 25th July to 14th August 2012
IBM's South Bank location is in the middle of what Transport for London (TfL) calls a 'Transport Hot Spot'. An expected extra 200,000 people per day will travel through Waterloo where at peak times it may take up to an hour to board or leave a Jubilee Line train. This will make the area extremely congested and our ability to operate the location normally will be severely challenged. Working with the Olympic Delivery Authority, we have taken the decision to restrict access to South Bank to employees who have an absolute business need to attend the location.
The building will therefore not be accessible to non-essential visitors between the dates of the 25th July to 14th August 2012. The IBM Forum Centre will also be closed during this period.
Road Congestion near IBM's Bedfont, Uxbridge, Staines and Greenford locations
The above locations are all located near Heathrow Airport, and as such will all be impacted by increased traffic flows in the area. These locations will all be operational during the Olympic period, but employees and visitors should allow additional time to travel to and from the location.
Details of how IBM is planning to service our clients during the games
By car
South Bank is less than half a mile from Waterloo station. From the main roundabout to the north of the station, take the Stamford Street exit and then first left into Cornwall Road. The IBM building faces you at the end of Cornwall Road.
Parking
There are public car parks close to South Bank, but they can be expensive. Meter parking is also available in the streets nearby. Parking for disabled drivers can be arranged by calling 020 7261 0618.
By train
Waterloo (BR), Waterloo East (BR) and Blackfriars (Thameslink) stations are all within walking distance. London's other mainline stations are within fifteen minutes by London Underground to Waterloo station. Travel information can be obtained from BR on 0845 300 7000 or Thameslink on 0845 330 6333.
By underground
Tube maps are available from most underground stations. Waterloo is on the following underground lines: Northern, Bakerloo, Jubilee and Waterloo and City. The Northern line has two branches, so make sure the train you board is going to Waterloo. The Waterloo and City line links Waterloo to Bank station on the Central line. Travel information for London Underground is available on 020 7222 1234.
On foot
Walking from the stations is straightforward, though you may prefer to take a taxi. IBM's South Bank building is located between the Royal National Theatre and the London Weekend Television Studios. From Waterloo, follow the signs from the station for the South Bank. Get to road level, York Road, and head north towards the rail bridge, bear left under the bridge, into Concert Hall Approach, heading for the Royal Festival Hall. Turn right onto Belvedere Road (which becomes Upper Ground as you walk under the bridge) past the Royal National Theatre, and IBM is on your left.
From Waterloo East walk up Cornwall Road and IBM is opposite you. From Blackfriars, walk over Blackfriars Bridge, turn first right into Upper Ground and IBM is just past LWT Studios.
By taxi
London cabs are abundant; when their yellow taxi sign is lit they are available for hire. You can also hire taxis by phone on 020 7286 0286 or 020 7272 0272.
By air
International travel
From Heathrow airport: travel to Waterloo station by London Underground. From Gatwick airport travel to Waterloo by train via Victoria or Clapham Junction stations.
