District, Piccadilly, Elizabeth lines face weekend disruption
Planned engineering works will affect services across west London this weekend.
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Planned engineering works will cause disruption to London Underground and Elizabeth line services across west London this weekend. Passengers are advised to check their journeys and consider alternative travel options.
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The District line will experience a complete suspension of service between Turnham Green and Ealing Broadway on both Saturday and Sunday. This closure is linked to ongoing upgrade works on the Piccadilly line. Local or replacement bus services will be available, alongside other Tube or Elizabeth line routes.
Piccadilly Line Changes
Trains on the Piccadilly line will not be stopping at Turnham Green or Acton Town stations. Furthermore, the line will have no service between Hammersmith and Heathrow, or between Hammersmith and Uxbridge. This disruption will also affect the Friday and Saturday Night Tube services on these routes.
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Elizabeth Line Disruptions
On Sunday, October 18, Elizabeth line trains will not stop at Acton Main Line, Hanwell, and West Ealing stations. This is due to planned maintenance work by Network Rail. Additionally, a reduced service will operate between Paddington and Maidenhead, and between Paddington and Heathrow.
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+Which Tube lines will be affected by weekend closures?
The District line will have no service between Turnham Green and Ealing Broadway on Saturday and Sunday. The Piccadilly line will not stop at Turnham Green or Acton Town, and will have no service between Hammersmith and Heathrow or Uxbridge, including Night Tube. The Elizabeth line will skip Acton Main Line, Hanwell, and West Ealing on Sunday, and run a reduced service between Paddington and Maidenhead or Heathrow.
+What are the main disruptions on the District line this weekend?
There will be no District line service operating between Turnham Green and Ealing Broadway for the entire weekend. This is due to upgrade works being carried out on the Piccadilly line. Passengers should use alternative Tube lines or replacement bus services.
+Will the Piccadilly line's Night Tube service be affected?
Yes, the Piccadilly line's Night Tube service on Friday and Saturday nights will be affected. There will be no service between Hammersmith and Heathrow, or between Hammersmith and Uxbridge, meaning these routes will not be operational during the late-night services.
+What changes can passengers expect on the Elizabeth line?
On Sunday, October 18, the Elizabeth line will not stop at Acton Main Line, Hanwell, and West Ealing due to Network Rail maintenance. Additionally, there will be a reduced service frequency between Paddington and Maidenhead, and between Paddington and Heathrow throughout Sunday.
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