City Thameslink station to close for escalator replacement
The station will be shut for over seven months from May 2027 for essential upgrades.
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City Thameslink station will close for more than seven months from May 2027 to allow for the replacement of all 10 escalators. The station is expected to reopen in late December 2027. Thameslink services will continue to operate through the station but will not make stops.
Reason for Closure
City Thameslink station to close for eight months
Work to replace ten ageing escalators will shut the central London station from May to December 2027.
Network Rail confirmed the closure is necessary because the station's escalators have reached the end of their operational life after 35 years of service. Recent flooding has also accelerated their deterioration. Lucy McAuliffe from Network Rail stated that a single, extended closure is considered the most efficient way to complete the work, minimising overall disruption.
The station serves approximately 7.6 million passengers annually. Passengers are advised to use Blackfriars station as an alternative during the closure. Network Rail has indicated that Blackfriars has sufficient capacity to handle the increased passenger numbers. Farringdon station is not recommended due to its existing high passenger volume.
When City Thameslink reopens, passengers will benefit from new escalators designed to enhance safety, reliability, and accessibility for journeys.
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+When will City Thameslink station close?
City Thameslink station will close for over seven months, beginning in May 2027 and is scheduled to reopen in late December 2027. This extended period is necessary for significant infrastructure upgrades.
+Why is the station closing?
The station is closing to allow for the replacement of all 10 escalators, which have been in operation for 35 years and have reached the end of their functional life. Recent flooding has also contributed to their deterioration.
+Will trains still run through City Thameslink?
Yes, Thameslink train services will continue to run through City Thameslink station during the closure. However, the trains will not stop at the station, meaning passengers cannot board or alight there.
+What is the recommended alternative station?
Passengers are advised to use Blackfriars station as the primary alternative to City Thameslink during the closure. Network Rail has confirmed that Blackfriars has ample space to accommodate the additional passengers expected.
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