Elephant & Castle Northern line entrance closes until late September
Southbound passengers must use Bakerloo line entrance after water damages station lifts
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Elephant & Castle station’s Northern line entrance will close until late September after water ingress damaged lifts, Transport for London (TfL) confirmed. The closure affects southbound passengers, who must now use the Bakerloo line entrance to access the Northern line platforms.
Northern line trains will continue to stop at the station as usual. However, step-free access to the southbound platform will be unavailable during the closure. TfL has installed signs to guide passengers between the Bakerloo line ticket hall and the Northern line platforms.
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Why the closure affects southbound passengers
The closure compounds existing disruptions at the station. An unrelated closure of the Northern line footbridge has already forced northbound passengers to use the Bakerloo line entrance. With the Northern line entrance now shut, all passengers must enter via the Bakerloo line.
The water ingress issue was first identified by engineers earlier this month. Repairs are expected to take several weeks, with the entrance remaining closed until late September. TfL has not specified an exact reopening date.
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The Northern line station, opened in 1907, relies solely on lifts for access to its platforms.
What passengers should do
Passengers travelling southbound on the Northern line should allow extra time for their journey. The Bakerloo line entrance is located on Elephant Road, a short walk from the Northern line entrance on London Road. TfL advises using the signs posted at the station to navigate the alternative route.
Those requiring step-free access to the southbound Northern line platform will need to plan alternative routes. TfL has not announced any additional support for passengers with mobility needs during the closure.
Next steps
TfL will monitor the progress of the repairs and provide updates if the reopening date changes. Passengers can check TfL’s website or the TfL Go app for real-time travel information. No further public consultation or formal decision is expected, as the closure is part of routine maintenance.
Questions this report answers
+Why is Elephant & Castle’s Northern line entrance closed?
The entrance is closed until late September due to water ingress damaging the station’s lifts. Engineers are carrying out repairs, which are expected to take several weeks. Transport for London confirmed the closure affects southbound passengers.
+How do I access the Northern line during the closure?
Passengers must use the Bakerloo line entrance on Elephant Road to reach the Northern line platforms. Signs are in place to guide passengers between the ticket hall and the Northern line. Allow extra time for your journey.
+Will step-free access be available during the closure?
No, step-free access to the southbound Northern line platform will be unavailable until the lifts are repaired. Passengers with mobility needs should plan alternative routes, as no additional support has been announced.
+When will the Northern line entrance reopen?
The entrance is expected to reopen in late September, though Transport for London has not provided an exact date. Updates will be available on TfL’s website or the TfL Go app if the timeline changes.
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