TfL this weekend September 20 to 22: London Underground, Elizabeth line and Overground disruption

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There is disruption on the Metropolitan and Piccadilly Lines this weekend

Londoners travelling into the capital this weekend could be faced with disruption due to closures on Tube and rail services.

Transport for London (TfL) has asked Londoners to check before they travel.

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To get the most latest updates on the Underground, DLR and Overground you can use the TfL app or website.

There will be a reduced Elizabeth line service this weekendThere will be a reduced Elizabeth line service this weekend
There will be a reduced Elizabeth line service this weekend | Heritage Images via Getty Images

London Underground

Metropolitan line

Saturday 21 and Sunday September 22

No service between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Uxbridge

A replacement bus service ML1 will operate between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Uxbridge via West Harrow (Treve Avenue), South Harrow, Rayners Lane, Eastcote, Ruislip Manor, Ruislip, West Ruislip (for Central line and Chiltern Railways), Ickenham and Hillingdon.

Piccadilly line

Saturday 21 and Sunday 22

No service between Acton Town and Uxbridge

A replacement bus service ML1 will operate between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Uxbridge via West Harrow (Treve Avenue), South Harrow, Rayners Lane, Eastcote, Ruislip Manor, Ruislip, West Ruislip (for Central line and Chiltern Railways), Ickenham and Hillingdon.

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A replacement bus service PL4 will operate between Acton Town and Rayners Lane via Ealing Common, North Ealing, Hanger Lane (for Central line and Park Royal), Alperton, Sudbury Town (Whitton Avenue East), Sudbury Hill and South Harrow.

Elizabeth line

Sunday September 22

A reduced service will operate between Paddington and Heathrow/ Maidenhead

Six trains an hour will serve Ealing Broadway, Southall and Hayes & Harlington in each direction, four trains an hour will serve Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, and two trains an hour will serve Heathrow Terminal 4, West Drayton, Langley, Slough, Burnham and Maidenhead. 

Trains will not stop at Acton Main Line, West Ealing and Hanwell.

London Overground

Sunday September 22

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No service between Gospel Oak and Barking Riverside until 2.30pm

Use Victoria line connections between Seven Sisters (for South Tottenham), Blackhorse Road and Walthamstow Central, and local London Buses routes between Barking and Barking Riverside. Replacement buses will operate.

A replacement bus service J will operate between Gospel Oak (Highgate Road) and Seven Sisters via Upper Holloway, Crouch Hill (Hornsey Road), Finsbury Park (for London Underground and National Rail) and Harringay Green Lanes. 

A replacement bus service T will operate between Walthamstow Central and Barking via Leyton Midland Road, Leytonstone High Road (Harrow Green), Wanstead Park, Woodgrange Park and East Ham (for District line, set down towards Barking, pick up towards Walthamstow Central)

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No service between Gospel Oak and Woodgrange Park until 2.30pm

Use Victoria line connections between Seven Sisters (for South Tottenham), Blackhorse Road and Walthamstow Central, and local London Buses routes between Barking and Barking Riverside. Replacement buses will operate. (Same as above)

Changes to Gospel Oak to Barking Riverside services on Saturday September 21

The 10.09pm train from Gospel Oak to Barking Riverside will terminate at Barking at 10.40pm.

Buses and roads

Thursday September 19

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O2 Arena

From 6.30pm until 10.30pm, the O2 Arena will host a music concert. Large crowds and increased traffic levels are expected before and after the event.

Islington

A static demonstration will take place outside Islington Town Hall. Large crowds are expected.

City of London

From 7pm until 9pm, a sporting event will take place in the City of London, starting and finishing at Guildhall Yard. Large crowds are expected. Road closures will be in place along the route.

Friday September 20

Central London

A protest will take place in central London during the day. Large crowds, increased traffic levels and delays are expected.

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O2 Arena

At 9.45am, the O2 Arena will host a weighing-in boxing event. Large crowds are expected before and after the event.

Saturday 21 until Monday September 23

Blackwall Tunnel

Blackwall Tunnel will be closed to southbound traffic between the following times:

  • 11pm on Saturday 21 to 5am on Monday September 23
  • 11pm Friday 11 to 5am on Saturday October 12
  • 11pm Friday 18 to 5am Saturday October 19

This is while works continue to complete the new road layout, as part of the Silvertown Tunnel construction.

The tunnel will remain open to northbound traffic during these times.

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On Sunday September 22, TfL expects roads and alternative river crossings in east and central London to be busier than normal.

If you need to cross the river, consider using crossings away from central London, particularly for larger vehicles as some crossings are subject to restrictions. The Congestion Charging zone will be in operation as normal.

From 10pm on Friday 20 until approximately midnight on Sunday September 22, bus route 108 will not cross the river and will instead operate as two services either side of the river, starting and terminating at Canning Town and North Greenwich.

To cross the river, use Tube and rail services. Auto refunds will be in place for bus 108 customers who touch in and out on the Jubilee line between North Greenwich and Canning Town.

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From approximately midnight on Sunday, northbound buses will return to their normal route. Southbound buses will be diverted via Tower Bridge until the tunnel is reopened to southbound traffic on Monday.

Bermondsey

From 4am until 10pm, an annual festival event will take place on Bermondsey Street. Large crowds and increased traffic levels are expected.

St James's Park area

From 8am until 5pm, a run will take place around St James's Park, starting and finishing at The Mall via Horse Guards Road, Birdcage Walk, Spur Road and Constitution Hill. Large crowds and road closures along the route are expected.

Wembley Stadium

From 12pm until 7pm, Wembley Stadium will host a boxing match, starting at 4pm. Large crowds and increased traffic levels are expected before and after the match. Allow more time for your journey and avoid Wembley Central for your return journey, if you are able to do so.

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Central London

From 1pm, a march will take place from Parliament Square to Downing Street. Large crowds are expected.

From 7pm until 11.30pm, a march will take place, starting and finishing at Temple Place via Whitehall. Large crowds are expected.

From 7.30pm until 11.30pm, a series of charity walks will take place across London, starting and finishing in Battersea Park. Large crowds are expected.

O2 Arena

From 6.30pm until 10.30pm, the O2 Arena will host a music concert. Large crowds and increased traffic levels are expected before and after the event.

Sunday September 22

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Central London

From 8am until 3pm, a 10k run will take place across central London. Road closures will be in place along the route. Large crowds are expected.

Chiswick House

From 10am until 6pm, Chiswick House will host a music event. Large crowds and increased traffic levels are expected.

Hackney

From 11am until 10pm, an annual carnival event will take place in Hackney. Large crowds, increased traffic levels and road closures are expected.

Hampstead

From 11am until 6pm, Heath Street will be closed for a festival event. Large crowds and increased traffic levels are expected.

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From 11am until 10pm, a music event for Car Free Day will take place on West End Lane. Large crowds and increased traffic levels are expected. Road closures will be in place, but buses will be allowed through.

Edgware

From 11am until 10pm, a rally will take place at Stone Grove Park. Large crowds are expected.

O2 Arena

From 6.30pm until 10.30pm, the O2 Arena will host a music concert. Large crowds and increased traffic levels are expected before and after the event.

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