Discover Which Transport for London Lines Will Be Closed This Weekend
Traffic Disruptions in London This Weekend: Alternatives and Updates
This weekend, Londoners will experience partial shutdowns on various transport links due to essential maintenance and upgrades. The planned disruptions will impact several lines including the Piccadilly, Victoria, Overground, DLR, and Elizabeth Line, affecting passengers citywide. Sports enthusiasts traveling to events at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and the Emirates Stadium on Sunday will need to prepare for a busier-than-usual Victoria line. Thankfully, alternative routes and rail replacement buses are available to help navigate these changes.
London Underground Disruptions: Piccadilly Line Closures
The Piccadilly line will face significant service interruptions over the weekend due to track work:
- Hammersmith to Cockfosters: No service on Saturday and Sunday and during the Night Tube on Friday and Saturday.
- Rayners Lane to Uxbridge: No service from Saturday to Sunday.
Passengers are advised to use alternative Tube services or local bus routes, with rail replacement buses running where needed. Expect increased traffic on the Victoria line as fans head to sports events.
London Overground: Access Constraints
The Overground will also face temporary service suspensions on Sunday due to maintenance activities:
- Gospel Oak to Woodgrange Park: No service until 9:45 am.
- Woodgrange Park to Barking Riverside: No service until 2:30 pm.
Passengers should consider using alternative Tube services or local buses, with rail replacement buses available from Woodgrange Park to Barking.
DLR Service Updates
East London’s DLR services will see interruptions over the weekend:
- West Ham to Woolwich Arsenal: No service throughout the weekend.
- Tower Gateway to Shadwell: No service on Sunday due to third-party works.
Alternative transport options include local bus routes, Elizabeth line services, or the Windrush Line. Rail replacement buses will be operational from Canning Town to King George V.
Elizabeth Line Modifications
Reliant on the Elizabeth line? Note these changes on Sunday:
- Trains will not stop at Acton Main Line, Hanwell, and West Ealing.
- There will be reduced services between Paddington and Maidenhead/Heathrow.
Passengers should consider Tube services or local bus routes for these stations.
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