Burnt Oak Northern Line station to close for two weeks
Work to make the station step-free will cause a fortnight-long closure from October 26.
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Burnt Oak Tube station, serving the Northern line in Barnet, will be closed for two weeks from October 26 to November 8. Northern line trains will not stop at the station during this period. The closure is to facilitate work on the platform as part of a project to introduce step-free access.
Alternative travel arrangements
Hidden North End Tube station remains unused since 1906
The unfinished North End station, also known as Bull & Bush, has seen Northern line trains pass through it for over a century without ever opening to passengers.
During the closure, passengers will need to make alternative travel arrangements. Transport for London (TfL) has advised that bus route 204 and night bus route N5 will serve as alternatives. Specific advice includes using bus 204 from stop R or bus N5 from stop S for travel between Burnt Oak and Edgware. For journeys southbound on the Northern line or towards Colindale, bus 204 or N5 from stop N are recommended. Passengers travelling to Burnt Oak from Edgware can use bus 204 or N5 from stop D in the bus station. Northbound passengers heading to Burnt Oak should alight at Colindale for bus 204 or N5 from stop CB.
TfL has confirmed that additional services on route 204 will operate during peak hours. Fare refunds will be provided for journeys made on bus routes 204 and N5 specifically between Burnt Oak and Colindale, and between Burnt Oak and Edgware.
Station upgrade timeline
Burnt Oak station to close for step-free access upgrade
Northern line services will pass through but not stop for two weeks from October 26th.
The wider station upgrade project, which aims to provide full step-free access, is scheduled for completion in early 2028. This project includes the construction of a new elevated walkway, a footbridge, and the installation of a lift to connect the island platform with street level. An accessible public toilet is also part of the planned improvements.
TfL has issued an apology for any inconvenience or disruption the temporary closure may cause to passengers' travel plans.
Questions this report answers
+When will Burnt Oak Tube station close?
Burnt Oak Tube station will be completely closed for two weeks from Monday, October 26, to Sunday, November 8. During this period, Northern line trains will bypass the station.
+Why is the station closing?
The station is closing to allow for essential work to make it step-free. This is part of a larger project to improve accessibility at Burnt Oak station.
+What are the alternative travel options?
Passengers can use bus routes 204 and N5 as alternatives. TfL has provided specific route guidance for journeys between Burnt Oak and Edgware, and Burnt Oak and Colindale.
+Will I get a refund for my bus journey?
Yes, fare refunds will be provided for journeys made on bus routes 204 and N5 between Burnt Oak and Colindale, and between Burnt Oak and Edgware during the closure period.
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