Central, Piccadilly lines face weekend closures
Engineering works will disrupt travel across multiple London Underground lines this weekend.
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London Underground passengers face significant travel disruption this weekend, September 25-27, as Transport for London (TfL) carries out planned engineering works. Large sections of the Central and Piccadilly lines will be closed, impacting both weekday and Night Tube services.
Central line disruptions
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The Metropolitan and Piccadilly line services were suspended on Tuesday morning.
The Central line will see no service between Marble Arch and Loughton or Hainault via Newbury Park from Friday night into Saturday morning. Further closures will be in effect throughout Saturday and Sunday, with no service between Liverpool Street and Woodford or Newbury Park. TfL has advised passengers to use alternative Night Tube services, Night Bus routes, or replacement buses that will operate on affected sections.
Piccadilly line closures
The Piccadilly line faces one of the most extensive weekend closures, with no service between Cockfosters and Uxbridge from early Saturday morning through Sunday. Trains will continue to run between Acton Town and Heathrow Airport. Passengers travelling between central London and Heathrow are advised to use the Elizabeth line, while the District line or Metropolitan line can be used for alternative travel to specific western London destinations. Replacement buses will also serve parts of the route.
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Elizabeth line and DLR changes
The Elizabeth line will experience disruption on Sunday morning, September 27, due to Network Rail maintenance. There will be no service between West Drayton and Maidenhead from approximately 1.20am to 8am. Following this, a reduced service will operate between Paddington and Maidenhead and Heathrow. The DLR will also see no service between Shadwell and Tower Gateway on Sunday.
Advice for travellers
TfL recommends that all passengers check their planned routes before travelling and allow extra time for journeys, particularly when using replacement buses or alternative Tube lines. The Waterloo & City line does not operate at weekends as usual.
Questions this report answers
+Which parts of the Central line will be closed this weekend?
From Friday night into Saturday, there will be no service between Marble Arch and Loughton or Hainault via Newbury Park. Throughout Saturday and Sunday, the line will be closed between Liverpool Street and Woodford or Newbury Park.
+What are the closures on the Piccadilly line?
The Piccadilly line will have no service between Cockfosters and Uxbridge from Saturday morning through Sunday. Trains will still run between Acton Town and Heathrow Airport.
+Will other lines be affected?
Yes, the Elizabeth line will have no service between West Drayton and Maidenhead on Sunday morning. The DLR will also be closed between Shadwell and Tower Gateway on Sunday.
+What should passengers do?
Transport for London advises passengers to plan their journeys in advance, check their routes, and allow extra travel time. Replacement buses will operate on some affected sections, and alternative Tube lines can be used where available.
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