Tube and Overground lines face weekend closures
Planned works will disrupt services across multiple lines on September 12 and 13, with some changes lasting longer.
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Londoners are advised to check their travel plans this weekend due to significant disruptions on Transport for London (TfL) services. Planned engineering works will lead to closures and reduced services on several Tube and Overground lines on Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13.
Circle and District line disruptions
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Circle, District, Hammersmith and City, Bakerloo, Central, Elizabeth lines, and London Tramlink all impacted by incidents on September 9.
The Circle line will operate without any service between Edgware Road and Aldgate, travelling via the Victoria section, throughout the weekend. Similarly, the District line will experience a complete suspension of services between Tower Hill and Edgware Road, and also between Ealing Broadway, Kensington (Olympia), Richmond, and Wimbledon. Passengers are urged to verify their routes before commencing their journeys.
Further affecting the District line, westbound trains will cease to stop at Barons Court station. This specific disruption is scheduled to continue until late 2026. Travellers are advised to use West Kensington station, one stop to the east, and change there for westbound services.
Overground and Central line closures
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Multiple Tube lines and the Elizabeth line experienced delays due to separate incidents across the network.
The Suffragette line, part of the London Overground network, will be entirely closed on Sunday, September 13. Additionally, the Mildmay line (Overground) will have no trains running between Willesden Junction and Richmond on the same day. The Windrush line (Overground) will also see limited service, with no trains operating between Wandsworth Road and Clapham Junction until 9am on Sunday.
Central line users should note that Marble Arch station will be shut for the entire weekend, affecting both daytime and night tube services. The Waterloo and City line remains closed on weekends and bank holidays.
Background to the closures
These extensive closures are part of planned engineering works by Transport for London. The disruptions coincide with several public events expected to draw large numbers of people across the capital, including the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition and the Open House Festival.
What happens next
The majority of the planned closures and service suspensions are scheduled to end on Sunday evening, September 13. However, the absence of westbound District line trains at Barons Court station is expected to continue until late 2026.
Questions this report answers
+Which Tube lines will be affected by closures this weekend?
The Circle line will have no service between Edgware Road and Aldgate. The District line will be suspended between Tower Hill/Edgware Road and Ealing Broadway/Kensington (Olympia)/Richmond/Wimbledon. Central line's Marble Arch station will also be closed all weekend.
+Will the Overground be affected by these closures?
Yes, the Suffragette line (Overground) will be closed all day on Sunday, September 13. The Mildmay line (Overground) will have no trains between Willesden Junction and Richmond on Sunday, and the Windrush line will have limited service until 9am on Sunday.
+How long will the disruption at Barons Court station last?
Westbound District line trains will not be stopping at Barons Court station. This specific disruption is scheduled to continue until late 2026, meaning passengers will need to use alternative stations for westbound services.
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