London Overground services face weekend disruption
Engineering works will affect multiple lines including the Lioness, Mildmay, Weaver, and Windrush lines.
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London Overground passengers are advised of significant disruption across several lines this coming weekend due to planned engineering works. Network Rail maintenance will affect services on the Lioness, Mildmay, Weaver, and Windrush lines between Thursday, September 24, and Sunday, September 27.
Lioness Line closures
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On Sunday, September 27, London Overground services on the Lioness Line will be suspended between Euston and Kilburn High Road. This closure will be in effect until noon and will resume after 8.30pm on the same day. Passengers affected by this disruption are advised to use London Underground services or local bus routes as alternatives. This work is being carried out by Network Rail.
Mildmay Line alterations
For the Mildmay Line, there will be no westbound service from Camden Road to Willesden Junction after 11.45pm on Thursday, September 24. Additionally, on both Thursday, September 24, and Friday, September 25, there will be no southbound service from Willesden Junction to Shepherd's Bush until 6.15am each morning. Passengers are advised to use local bus routes for these journeys. Further disruption on the Mildmay Line is scheduled for Sunday, September 27, with no service between Camden Road and Stratford after 10.15pm. For this closure, Tube services or local/replacement bus routes are recommended.
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Weaver Line suspensions
The Weaver Line will experience a complete suspension of services between Hackney Downs and Enfield Town or Cheshunt on Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27. Passengers are advised to use Tube services or local/replacement bus routes. For those travelling to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, alternative travel includes using the Victoria line from Seven Sisters or Tottenham Hale, or Greater Anglia services to and from Northumberland Park station. On Sunday, September 27, there will also be no service on the Weaver Line between Liverpool Street and Chingford until 10.15am. Tube services or local/replacement bus routes are recommended for this period. From Monday, September 28, until Thursday, October 1, services between Hackney Downs and Chingford will not run after 10.45pm each night.
Windrush Line changes
On Sunday, September 27, the Windrush Line will not serve Clapham Junction until 9am. During this closure, services will call at Battersea Park instead. Passengers are advised to use local bus routes or Southern Railway trains connecting Battersea Park and Clapham Junction. This disruption is also due to Network Rail maintenance work.
Questions this report answers
+Which London Overground lines will be affected by disruption this weekend?
The Lioness, Mildmay, Weaver, and Windrush lines will all experience disruption between Thursday, September 24, and Sunday, September 27, due to engineering works. Specific sections and times vary for each line.
+What are the specific disruptions on the Lioness Line?
On Sunday, September 27, there will be no service on the Lioness Line between Euston and Kilburn High Road until noon and after 8.30pm. Passengers should use Tube or bus services.
+How will the Weaver Line be affected?
The Weaver Line will have no service between Hackney Downs and Enfield Town or Cheshunt on Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27. Alternative travel advice includes using Tube or local/replacement bus routes.
+What are the changes for the Windrush Line on Sunday?
On Sunday, September 27, the Windrush Line will not serve Clapham Junction until 9am. Services will call at Battersea Park instead, and passengers can use local buses or Southern Railway trains between the two stations.
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