Transport for London (TfL) has issued a significant travel warning for the upcoming weekend, announcing a full shutdown of an entire London Overground line to facilitate essential National Rail improvement works.
Major Line Closure Details
The complete closure affects the Lioness line, which runs between Euston and Watford Junction. This suspension will be in effect throughout the entire day on both Saturday, November 29 and Sunday, November 30.
To mitigate the impact on passengers, TfL has confirmed that extra rail replacement buses will operate along the 718 and 720 routes. Travellers are strongly advised to use these bus services or seek alternative Tube journeys to complete their trips.
Widespread Network Disruption
The Overground closure is part of a larger series of disruptions affecting London's transport network this weekend. The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) will also see substantial closures, with no service between Bank and Lewisham, Tower Gateway and Canning Town, and Canary Wharf and Stratford.
Furthermore, TfL has indicated that several Tube lines will experience planned engineering works leading to service alterations. Passengers should expect disruption on the Bakerloo, Northern, Elizabeth, and Windrush lines.
Full Weekend Travel Summary
Bakerloo line: No service between Queen's Park and Harrow & Wealdstone on Saturday and Sunday due to track maintenance. Use alternative Tube routes or the additional 718 and 720 buses.
Northern line: No trains between Golders Green and Edgware on Saturday and Sunday. Alternative Tube or bus routes are available.
DLR: No service between Bank/Tower Gateway and Canning Town/Lewisham, plus a full closure between Canary Wharf and Stratford on Saturday and Sunday. Rail replacement buses will run on key sections.
Windrush line: No service between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction on Sunday only. Replacement buses will run to and from Canada Water.
Elizabeth line: On Sunday, trains will not stop at Woolwich Arsenal until 10am, and there will be no service between Paddington and Ealing Broadway until 7.45am.
Passengers are urged to check the TfL website or app before travelling and to allow extra time for their journeys across the capital this weekend.
