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Multiple Tube lines, including parts of the Piccadilly and District lines, are facing partial closures this weekend in London due to planned engineering works. Transport for London (TfL) has implemented replacement bus services and urged travellers to use alternative routes while some services are affected.
Transport for London (TfL) has announced planned engineering works leading to closures on multiple lines, including the District line which will be closed between Turnham Green and Ealing Broadway. The Elizabeth line will operate a reduced service on Sunday, with two trains per hour serving Heathrow Terminal 4 and additional connections available at other terminals.
Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that the District line will remain closed between Turnham Green and Ealing Broadway throughout the weekend, urging travellers to use replacement bus services. Ahead of the disruptions, TfL has advised commuters to plan their journeys in advance and explore alternative transport options.
What remains unclear — It is not specified how the service disruptions on the weekend will specifically impact commuters’ travel plans and timings.
London Underground closures this weekend affect Piccadilly, District and Overground lines
It’s another busy weekend of disruption for Londoners as multiple Tube lines face partial closures and reduced service.
This weekend, parts of the London Underground’s Piccadilly and District lines face partial closures, along with several London Overground lines, including the Weaver and Windrush lines.
Meanwhile, the Elizabeth line is partially closed on Sunday, making travelling towards or around west London and Heathrow Airport a little more challenging.
So which Tube lines are facing disruption and how will it affect you this weekend?
Saturday, October 17
Several lines across the London Underground are undergoing planned engineering and upgrade works, including:
District line
The District line will be closed between Turnham Green and Ealing Broadway all day today and tomorrow. Transport for London (TfL) has urged anyone travelling to use the replacement bus service operating between Turnham Green and Rayners Lane.
Piccadilly line
From 1am today, the Piccadilly line will be shut between Hammersmith and Uxbridge, as well as all Heathrow Airport terminals. Travellers have been urged to use the WTXpolitan line between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge, and the Elizabeth line between central London and Heathrow Airport.
The closure will affect night Tube services on Friday and Saturday night. A replacement bus service is in operation, and there are inter-terminal connections within Heathrow.
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London Overground
Lioness line
The Lioness London Overground line will operate a reduced service today between Kilburn High Road and London Euston.
Today, between 6.30am and 8.30pm, trains departing Watford Junction at 30 minutes past each hour will terminate at Kilburn High Road. Between 7.15am and 9.15pm, trains departing Euston at 15 minutes past each hour will start from Kilburn High Road.
Weaver line
Meanwhile, the Weaver line will have no service between Edmonton Green and Cheshunt. An L2 replacement bus service will operate between Enfield Town and Cheshunt.
Waterloo & City
As always, the Waterloo & City line will be closed for the entire weekend.
Tram
There will be no service on London Trams between Sandilands and New Addington, and no replacement bus service will be in operation.
Sunday, October 18
Sunday is a busier day for TfL disruption. Here’s what you can expect:
District line
Like Saturday, there will be no service between Turnham Green and Ealing Broadway. Bus replacement services will operate between Hammersmith and Rayners Lane.
Piccadilly line
Following Saturday, the Piccadilly line will be closed all day between Hammersmith and Uxbridge, as well as all Heathrow Airport terminals.
TfL has urged travellers to use the WTXpolitan line for services between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge, and the Elizabeth line between Central London and Heathrow Airport.
Inter-terminal connections are available at Heathrow Airport, but the Elizabeth line is operating a reduced service around the airport, so make sure to check timings before starting your journey.
Waterloo & City
The Waterloo & City line is closed for the weekend.
DLR
There will be no service between Shadwell and Tower Gateway on the Docklands Light Railway.
Tram
London Tram services will be closed all day between Sandilands and New Addington. TfL has confirmed that no tram replacement buses will operate.
Elizabeth line
A reduced service will operate between Paddington and Heathrow Terminal 4 and Maidenhead.
According to TfL, two trains an hour will serve Heathrow Terminal 4, West Drayton, Langley, Slough, Burnham, and Maidenhead. Meanwhile, four trains an hour will serve Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3, and six trains an hour will serve Ealing Broadway, Southall, and Hayes & Harlington.
Acton Main Line, Hanwell, and West Ealing stations will be closed.
London Overground
Several London Overground lines face closures and disruption on Sunday:
Lioness line
The Lioness line’s reduced service from Saturday continues into Sunday. On Sunday between 11.30am and 8.30pm, trains departing Watford Junction at 30 minutes past each hour will terminate at Kilburn High Road.
Between 12.15pm and 9.15pm, trains departing Euston at 15 minutes past each hour will start from Kilburn High Road.
Mildmay line
On Sunday, until 11.15am, there will be no service between Gospel Oak and Stratford, although a replacement bus service will be in operation between Gospel Oak and Hackney Wick.
After 10.15pm, there will be no service between Camden Road and Stratford. Rail replacement bus services will operate between Camden Road and Stratford. For other destinations along the route, TfL has encouraged travellers to use local bus services.
Suffragette line
There will be no service between Barking and Barking Riverside on the Suffragette line, and travellers have been instructed to use local bus services.
Weaver line
On Sunday, there will be no service between Cheshunt and Edmonton Green. An L2 replacement bus service will be in operation, serving Enfield Town, Southbury, Turkey Street, Waltham Cross, Theobalds Grove, and Cheshunt.
Windrush line
Finally, the Windrush line also faces a partial closure. From 10pm, there will be no service between Surrey Quays and New Cross.
From 10.15pm, there will be no service between Dalston Junction and Highbury & Islington. Replacement bus services will operate between Stratford and Camden Road via Dalston Junction, Canonbury, and Highbury & Islington.
The 9.49pm Crystal Palace to Highbury & Islington train will not run.