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Tube & Rail · Central LondonCharing Cross and Waterloo East Rail Lines Reopen After 22-Day Works
Charing Cross and Waterloo East stations have reopened after a 22-day engineering programme that included track renewal, bridge repairs, and platform upgrades. The works aimed to improve the reliability and resilience of the rail route into central London.
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Tube & Rail · WestminsterCharing Cross and Waterloo East reopen after £20m track and platform rebuild
Charing Cross and Waterloo East stations reopened on 17 August 2026 after a £20 million upgrade. Network Rail replaced nearly two kilometres of track, rebuilt platforms, and installed self-cleaning glass at Waterloo East. The work was completed in one 22-day closure instead of 60 weekends.
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Tube & Rail · Central LondonCharing Cross station closed for 22 days of track and platform repairs
Charing Cross station is closed until 17 August for a 22-day engineering programme. Network Rail is replacing all track between the station and Waterloo East, repairing platforms and upgrading junctions to reduce future delays. The work avoids four 9-day closures or two years of weekend shutdowns.
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