Travelers across London should prepare for significant disruptions this May bank holiday weekend, as multiple London Underground and Overground lines will be closed. Combined with a rail strike affecting West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway services, journeys through the capital are expected to face delays.
Rail Strike Disruptions
A two-day strike on West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway services has led to a severely reduced timetable. No trains will run from 7am today, and National Rail advises passengers to travel only if absolutely necessary due to the limited number of trains operating.
London Underground and Overground Closures
Several Tube lines will be closed between Saturday and Monday, including parts of the District, Piccadilly, Waterloo & City, Northern, and DLR lines, as well as the Windrush, Suffragette, and Weaver London Overground routes.
District Line
Partial closure all weekend: no service between Earl’s Court and Ealing Broadway, and no service between Earl’s Court and Richmond. TfL recommends using Mildmay line services or the PLI replacement bus service between Earl’s Court and Richmond.
Piccadilly Line
On Saturday, disruption from Hyde Park Corner between 2am and 4.30am: no service between Hyde Park Corner and Heathrow Terminal 5. From 4.30am Saturday through Monday, including Saturday Night Tube: no service between Hyde Park Corner and Northfields, and no service between Hyde Park Corner and Uxbridge. TfL suggests using Metropolitan services or the PLI replacement bus service.
Waterloo & City Line
Planned closure all weekend, as the line never operates on weekends and bank holidays. It will be completely closed, including on bank holiday Monday.
DLR
Several closures across Saturday, Sunday, and Monday: no service between Lewisham and Poplar, no service between Lewisham and Westferry, no service between Poplar and Westferry, and no service between Poplar and Canary Wharf. TfL recommends using the Jubilee line or replacement bus service DLR3 between Westferry and Lewisham.
Windrush London Overground
Part closure all day Sunday: no service between Clapham Junction and Surrey Quays. TfL advises using the M replacement bus service between Canada Water and Wandsworth Road.
Northern Line
Part closure on bank holiday Monday from 10pm due to ongoing track replacement work ending May 28: no service between Camden Town and Kennington (via Bank). From 10pm Monday through Thursday, all trains operate via the Charing Cross branch, with a shuttle service between Mill Hill East and Finchley Central.
Suffragette London Overground
Reduced service on bank holiday Monday across the entire line, with the 05.33 and 05.48 morning trains not running.
Weaver London Overground
Part closure on bank holiday Monday: no service between Chingford and Hackney Downs. An L3 replacement bus service operates between Hackney Downs and Chingford. The Weaver line remains operational between Liverpool Street and Hackney Downs.
Additional Travel Disruptions
TfL warns of further disruptions, including a march in central London today from midday, starting at Marble Arch and finishing at Trafalgar Square via Park Lane, Piccadilly Circus, Haymarket, and Cockspur Street. Road closures and bus diversions are confirmed, with large crowds expected. Temporary traffic signals on Streatham High Road at the junction with Prentis Road due to Thames Water works continue until mid-June. Tomorrow, a cultural procession will close roads and divert buses, starting at Park Lane at midday and finishing in Trafalgar Square. Additionally, Santander e-bike docking stations in Lancaster Drive, Tower Hamlets, and New North Road, Hoxton, will be suspended all weekend.
