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Bank Holiday engineering works to disrupt Tube, Overground, DLR and Tram services

Planned closures affect multiple lines across London from August 24 to August 31.

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Several London Underground, Overground, DLR, and Tram services will experience disruptions due to planned engineering works from Monday, August 24, to Monday, August 31. Transport for London (TfL) is advising passengers to check their travel plans and allow extra time for journeys during this period.

Northern line closures

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On Friday, August 28, there will be no Night Tube service between Camden Town and High Barnet. From Saturday, August 29, through to Monday, August 31, the suspension will extend to cover the section between Archway and High Barnet, including Mill Hill East. This closure will also affect Saturday Night Tube services.

Piccadilly line and DLR disruptions

The Piccadilly line will have no service between Cockfosters and Uxbridge from Tuesday, August 25, to Thursday, August 27. For DLR users, there will be no service between Tower Gateway and Shadwell on Sunday, August 30, and Monday, August 31.

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Windrush line and London Trams affected

The Windrush line will be closed between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction from Saturday, August 29, to Monday, August 31. London Trams will see service suspensions between Arena and Elmers End on Sunday, August 30. Earlier and later services on this route will also be affected between August 24 and August 28, and on August 29.

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Additionally, the Weaver line will have no service between Hackney Downs and Enfield Town and Cheshunt after 10.45pm on Monday, August 31. London Trams will also experience no service between Reeves Corner and East Croydon from Monday, August 24, to Sunday, August 30.

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+Which Tube and rail lines will be affected by engineering works?

The Northern line, Piccadilly line, DLR, and Windrush line will all see service suspensions. London Trams will also be affected by planned closures.

+When will the Northern line be disrupted?

There will be no service between Camden Town and High Barnet on Friday, August 28. From Saturday, August 29, to Monday, August 31, the closure will be between Archway and High Barnet, including Mill Hill East.

+What are the planned closures for the Piccadilly line?

The Piccadilly line will have no service between Cockfosters and Uxbridge from Tuesday, August 25, to Thursday, August 27, due to engineering works.

+Will the DLR or Windrush line be affected?

Yes, the DLR will have no service between Tower Gateway and Shadwell on Sunday, August 30, and Monday, August 31. The Windrush line will be closed between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction from Saturday, August 29, to Monday, August 31.

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