I travelled from Hereford to Kent yesterday (Thursday the 24th of August, 2023).
The 10:04 service from Newport (South Wales) was delayed getting into London Paddington meaning that I missed my London Underground connection.
When I arrived at Paddington tube station I figured out that I needed to be on the tube to Barking which would stop at Kings Cross, St Pancras so I boarded the next available service.
I accidentally boarded a tube to Hammersmith so ended up travelling in the completely wrong direction across London.
When I arrived at Hammersmith tube station I spoke to a very nice gentleman who helped me board the right train and arranged for someone to assist me off the tube when I arrived at St Pancras.
This was the first time that I had used the London Underground independently so I’m proud of myself for what I achieved yesterday.
The tube from Paddington to St Pancras should have taken only 10 minutes instead of nearly 25 that the journey lasted.
I am really excited to use the underground once again when I return to Hereford on Sunday (27th August 2023).
I feel more prepared for the return journey because i shouldn’t end up on the wrong tube.
I know that this is a very short blog but I wanted to share my first sole experience of using the underground in London as a wheelchair user.
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