London Overground lines face Sunday closures
Network Rail engineering works will affect multiple routes across the network on 18 October.
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London Overground passengers are advised of significant service alterations on Sunday 18 October. Network Rail has scheduled engineering works that will lead to closures on several lines throughout the day.
Mildmay line disruptions
District, Piccadilly, Elizabeth lines face weekend disruption
Planned engineering works will affect services across west London this weekend.
The Mildmay line will be affected by the engineering works. There will be no service between Gospel Oak and Stratford until 11.15am. Later in the day, service will cease between Camden Road and Stratford after 10.15pm. Passengers affected by these closures are advised to consider using London Underground or Elizabeth line services, or to utilise local and replacement bus routes.
Suffragette and Weaver line closures
The Suffragette line will experience a complete closure for the entire day between Barking and Barking Riverside. For travel on this route, passengers can use the local EL1 bus service. The Weaver line will also see a shutdown, with no service operating between Edmonton Green and Cheshunt. Alternative travel options include other National Rail services or local replacement buses.
Gatwick Express and Southern rail services to Victoria to be suspended
Network Rail engineering works will cause significant disruption for passengers travelling to and from Gatwick Airport and the Sussex coast.
Windrush line and Dalston Junction alterations
Further disruptions are planned for the Windrush line, which will have no service between Surrey Quays and New Cross after 10pm. Passengers travelling to New Cross can disembark at New Cross Gate, which is a short walk away, or use local bus routes. Additionally, there will be no service between Dalston Junction and Highbury & Islington after 10.15pm, with local and replacement bus services provided as alternatives.
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+Which London Overground lines will be affected on Sunday 18 October?
The Mildmay, Suffragette, Weaver, and Windrush lines will all experience service disruptions. Additionally, there will be no service between Dalston Junction and Highbury & Islington.
+What are the specific closures on the Mildmay line?
The Mildmay line will have no service between Gospel Oak and Stratford until 11.15am. Later, service will be suspended between Camden Road and Stratford after 10.15pm.
+What are the alternative travel options for passengers?
Passengers are advised to use local and replacement bus routes, other National Rail services, or London Underground and Elizabeth line services where applicable. Specific advice includes using bus route EL1 for the Suffragette line closure.
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