District line and DLR suspended on 16 August for engineering works
Barons Court and East Croydon stations also affected by closures and replacement buses
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Residents in Chiswick, Richmond and Tower Hamlets will face suspended Tube and DLR services on Sunday 16 August. Transport for London has confirmed that the District line will not run between Turnham Green and Richmond, and Docklands Light Railway services will be suspended between Tower Gateway and Shadwell.
The closures are part of planned engineering works across London’s transport network. TfL said that westbound District line trains will also skip Barons Court station until November, advising passengers to continue to West Kensington and change for an eastbound service if needed.
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Southern Rail overnight disruption at East Croydon
Southern Rail services through East Croydon will be disrupted overnight from 1 am until 6.45 am on Sunday 16 August. Engineering works will close some lines, forcing trains between London Victoria and Three Bridges or Brighton to take a longer route via Selhurst.
Replacement buses will operate between East Croydon and Balham, and between Tulse Hill and Streatham Common or East Croydon until 8.45 am. National Rail warned that journeys will take longer where buses replace trains.
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Other closures and diversions
The Waterloo & City line will remain closed throughout the weekend, as it does not operate on Saturdays, Sundays or bank holidays. London Charing Cross and Waterloo East stations will also stay closed for engineering works, with Southeastern trains diverted to London Victoria, Cannon Street and Blackfriars.
London Trams will suspend services between Arena and Elmers End on Saturday 15 August before 8 am and after 6.45 pm. On Sunday, closures will extend to Therapia Lane and Reeves Corner, with ongoing disruption between Reeves Corner and East Croydon until 30 August.
TfL advised passengers to check journey planners before travelling, as engineering arrangements can change. The Mildmay and Windrush Overground lines will also see reduced services on Sunday, with no trains running between Willesden Junction and Richmond or between Wandsworth Road and Clapham Junction.
What happens next
Further closures of Charing Cross and Waterloo East stations are planned for 22-23 August and 10-11 October. Barons Court station will remain closed to westbound District line trains until November. TfL and National Rail will update journey planners as engineering works progress.
Questions this report answers
+Which Tube lines will be closed on Sunday 16 August?
The District line will not run between Turnham Green and Richmond, and DLR services will be suspended between Tower Gateway and Shadwell. The Waterloo & City line will remain closed, as it does not operate on weekends.
+How will Southern Rail services through East Croydon be affected?
Overnight engineering works will disrupt services from 1 am until 8.45 am on Sunday 16 August. Replacement buses will run between East Croydon and Balham, and between Tulse Hill and Streatham Common or East Croydon.
+When will Barons Court station reopen to westbound District line trains?
Barons Court station will remain closed to westbound District line trains until November. Passengers are advised to continue to West Kensington and change for an eastbound service if needed.
+What should passengers do to avoid disruption?
Passengers should check TfL and National Rail journey planners before travelling, as engineering works may cause diversions and delays. Allowing extra time for journeys is recommended.
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