VISA, TRAVEL AND CURRENCY
PASSPORT AND VISA INFORMATION
All foreign visitors entering the UK must possess valid passports. In addition, the visitors may need a visa. The organizers advise the participants from the countries to consult with the UK Embassy or a local diplomatic mission for further information. ICEM will assist in Letters of Invitations until July 31. After that date, it is doubtful that approval will be granted for late issued invitations.
TRANSPORTATION BY AIR TO LIVERPOOL, UK
Manchester International Airport provides direct access to and from major European and North American cities and is a 50-minute drive or 40 minutes by train from Liverpool. Alternatively, the Liverpool John Lennon Airport is nine miles southeast of the city centre. The Airline 500 bus services runs to the city centre at least every 30 minutes (~GBP £3 one-way) and the new Liverpool South parkway train station is nearby, with regular bus service to and from the airport. A taxi to the city centre takes around 20 minutes and cost roughly GBP £12. Both airports are served by many international carriers.
TRANSPORTATION BY RAIL TO LIVERPOOL
The easiest way to get to Liverpool from within the UK mainland or from Manchester Airport is by train. Trains leave from the airport several times every hour. It is not necessary to order tickets in advance. Lime Street is the national railway network station in Liverpool, and there is a National Express coach station too. The Merseytravel network makes getting around the Liverpool region by rail or bus easy, whatever your individual needs. Visit www.merseytravel.gov.uk or call Traveline on 0871-200-2233 to plan your journey. Off-peak day tickets and weekly passes are available.
TRANSPORTATION BY COACH TO LIVERPOOL
Many UK coach operators run services to the Liverpool Bus Station. The S2 and S3 city centre circular buses run every 15 minutes and cost just GBP £1 per journey (free if you have a daily or weekly ticket).
TRANSPORTATION BY FERRY TO LIVERPOOL
The Mersey Ferry runs regularly between Liverpool’s Pier Head, and Seacombe and Woodside in the Wirral. At the same port, the new cruise liner facility sees many ocean-going liners touring Liverpool.
INSURANCE AND LIABILITY
All participants are encouraged to make their own arrangements for health and travel insurance. Neither ASME, Institution of Mechanical Engineers, NI nor their agents, can be held responsible for any personal injury, loss, damage, accident to private property or additional expenses incurred because of delays or changes in air, rail, sea, road or other services, strikes, sickness, weather or any other cause.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE AND TRAVELER’S CHEQUES
The conference secretary on-site will accept only GBP (no US$ or Traveler’s Cheques) for payment of any registration or optional ticket fees. Visa and MasterCard are also accepted.