TfL this weekend April 26 to 28: Underground, Overground and Elizabeth line disruption

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.

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

Here is the full list of planned TfL service changes this weekend, April 26 to 28.

Oyster card system maintenance

From 6pm on Friday 26 until 8am on Saturday April 27, TfL will be carrying out essential maintenance on the Oyster card systems. During this time, customers will not be able to access any online Oyster services and the Oyster call centre will be temporarily closed. 

Customers will still be able to use their Oyster cards for travel. If you need to top up your card, head to the nearest station or Oyster Ticket Stop.

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London Underground

Tube strikes

Hundreds of customer service managers, working at London Underground stations are set to walk out on Friday April 26.

The TSSA union has warned the strikes this week are likely to cause stations to close at the last minute, including late Friday night and into Saturday morning.

TfL has asked customers to plan ahead and check before they travel.

Bakerloo line

Saturday 27 and Sunday April 28

No service on the entire line

Use alternative Tube and London Northwestern railway services, or local bus routes. Rail replacement and additional bus services will run between Paddington and Willesden Junction, and between Queen's Park and Harrow & Wealdstone. This is due to Network Rail and London Underground track work.

Central line

TfL has apologised for the continued disruption on the Central line. It says engineers are working round the clock to address the issues, efforts which have “helped deliver a more reliable service, while ensuring the safety of our customers and colleagues”.

TfL asks that people plan ahead, allow more time for your journey and consider alternative routes if travelling on the Central line into or through central London.

London Overground

Saturday 27 and Sunday April 28

No service between Watford Junction and Euston

Use London Northwestern Railway trains or local bus services. Rail replacement buses will run between Watford Junction and Harrow & Wealdstone, and between Harrow & Wealdstone and Queen's Park. 

Sunday April 28

No service between Wandsworth Road and Clapham Junction until 10am

Use local buses. Tickets will be accepted on Southern Railway services between Battersea Park and Clapham Junction. 

Reduced service between Clapham Junction and Kensington (Olympia) until 10.15am

Trains will run every 30 minutes. Southern Railway services from Clapham Junction will terminate at Shepherd's Bush until 12pm. 

No service between South Tottenham and Barking Riverside until 12.30pm

Use alternative Tube services or local bus routes. Rail replacement buses will run between Walthamstow Central and Barking. 

No service between Barking and Barking Riverside until 2.30pm

Use local bus route EL1. 

Sunday 28 April until Thursday May 2

No service between Hackney Downs and Chingford after 10.45pm each night

Use alternative Tube services or local bus routes. Rail replacement buses will run.

Elizabeth line

Saturday April 27

Last train (0.07am) from Heathrow T5 to Paddington will terminate at Ealing Broadway

This is due to HS2 work at Old Oak Common station.

Sunday April 28

No service between Paddington and Ealing Broadway until 7.45am

Heathrow Express and Great Western Railway services will also not run during these times. Customers from central London for Heathrow should use the Piccadilly line. Customers from Southall for Heathrow should use local bus route 105. Customers from Hayes & Harlington should use local bus routes 278, 350, SL9 or N140.

Customers for West Ealing should use local bus routes E11 or 207, and for Hanwell use local bus routes 207, 427 or SL8. For Acton Main Line, use the Central line at North Acton. This is due to Network Rail track renewal work.

Monday April 29 until Wednesday May 1

Reduced service between West Drayton and Maidenhead/Heathrow T4 after 10pm each night

This is due to Network Rail Thames Valley improvement works.

Buses and roads

Pembroke Road

Until 11.59pm on Saturday May 18, Pembroke Road will be closed in both directions at the junction of Warwick Road. Plan ahead and allow more time for your journey.

Thursday 25 until Sunday April 28

O2 Arena

From 6.30pm until 10.30pm each evening from Thursday until Sunday, the O2 Arena will be hosting Take That in Concert. Large crowds and increased traffic levels are expected before and after the event. 

Friday April 26

O2 Academy Brixton

From 6.30pm until 11.30pm, O2 Academy will be hosting a test event for the venue's reopening. Large crowds and increased traffic levels are expected.

Friday 26 until Tuesday April 30

A406 Gunnersbury Avenue

From 9pm on Friday 26 until Tuesday April 30, the A406 Gunnersbury Avenue will be closed between Chiswick Roundabout and Popes Lane, with a signed diversion route in place. This is due to emergency Thames Water works. 

During this time, drivers should check before they travel, allow more time for their journey and consider alternative routes where possible. 

Saturday April 27

Drumsheds, Tottenham Hale

From 12pm until 10.30pm, a concert will take place at Drumsheds. Large crowds are expected at the beginning and end of the event.

Central London

From 9am until 6pm, an annual charity bicycle ride will be taking place through central London. Large crowds and increased traffic levels are expected.

From 10am until 1pm, a march will take place from Trafalgar Square to Parliament Square. Large crowds are expected.

From 11am until 5pm, a march will take place from Parliament Square to Hyde Park via Whitehall, Cockspur Street, Pall Mall, Waterloo Place, Regent Street St James and Piccadilly. Large crowds and increased traffic levels are expected.

From 12.30pm until 3pm, a march will take place from Marble Arch to Whitehall. Large crowds are expected.

Twickenham Stadium

From 12pm until 6.30pm, Twickenham Stadium is hosting the Harlequins v Northampton rugby match. Large crowds and increased traffic levels are expected before and after the match.

Edgware Road

From 8am on Saturday 27 until 6pm on Sunday April 28, Edgware Road will be closed southbound between Old Marylebone Road and Crawford Place. Plan ahead and allow more time for your journey. This is due to Vorboss telecom works. 

Sunday April 28

From 7am until 10am, there will be various closures in and around Trafalgar Square for filming.