Camden High Street pedestrianised, Angel Tube exit‑only weekends and other 2027 transport changes
London’s transport network will see permanent pedestrianisation on Camden High Street, limited Angel station exits on weekends, new electric buses on the 109/N109 route, a 5.8% fare rise and a long‑term City Thameslink closure.
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London’s transport landscape will shift in early 2027 as a series of operational changes take effect across the capital. The measures affect commuters on Camden High Street, Angel Underground, the 109/N109 bus, regular fare‑paying passengers and users of City Thameslink.
Camden High Street pedestrianisation confirmed
Angel Tube Station To Become Exit-Only On Weekends
The change at the Islington station is planned to take effect from early 2027.
Camden Council said the stretch of Camden High Street between Britannia Junction and the junction with Jamestown Road and Hawley Crescent will remain pedestrian‑only after an 18‑month trial. The council will replace temporary barriers with permanent ones in early 2027, as reported by Londonist. No date has been set for any further extension of the pedestrian zone.
Angel Tube to operate exit‑only on weekends
Transport for London announced that Angel station will be exit‑only on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays from 2 January 2027. TfL said the restriction allows work on the station’s long escalators, which have been in service since 1992. Passengers will need to use alternative entrances or nearby stations during those periods.
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Electric double‑deckers added to 109/N109 route
Londonist reported that 25 new electric double‑deck buses will be introduced on the 109/N109 route that runs between Croydon and Brixton in January 2027. The vehicles replace older diesel models and are part of TfL’s wider electrification programme.
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Tube and rail fares rose 5.8% in 2026
Londonist noted that London’s tube and rail fares increased by 5.8% in 2026. The rise applies to adult single‑ticket prices across the network. Bus and tram fares saw a separate 10‑pence increase per adult fare.
City Thameslink closure for escalator replacement
City Thameslink will close from 17 May until late December 2027 while ten escalators are replaced, according to Londonist. The station already shuts on Sundays, and the extended closure will affect commuters travelling between St Pancras and Blackfriars.
Residents and commuters can monitor updates on the respective council or TfL websites. Those affected by the Angel exit‑only arrangement may plan journeys using nearby stations such as Old Street or King's Cross St Pancras. The Camden pedestrian zone will continue to be managed by the borough’s traffic team.
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+What changes are happening to Camden High Street?
Camden Council confirmed that the section of Camden High Street between Britannia Junction and the Jamestown Road/Hawley Crescent junction will stay pedestrian‑only after an 18‑month trial. Permanent barriers will be installed in early 2027, and the area will not revert to vehicle traffic.
+When will Angel Tube be exit‑only on weekends?
Transport for London will operate Angel Underground station as exit‑only on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays starting 2 January 2027. The measure remains in place until further notice to allow work on the station’s escalators.
+How many electric buses will serve the 109/N109 route?
Twenty‑five new electric double‑deck buses will be added to the 109/N109 service between Croydon and Brixton in January 2027, replacing older diesel vehicles as part of TfL’s electrification plan.
+What was the fare increase for tube and rail in 2026?
London’s tube and rail fares rose by 5.8% in 2026, affecting adult single‑ticket prices across the network. The increase was reported by Londonist and is separate from a 10‑pence rise on bus and tram fares.
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