Burnt Oak Underground station will close for two weeks this autumn as work to add step-free access continues, Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed. The station will shut on Monday, October 26, and is scheduled to reopen on Monday, November 9. During the closure, Northern line trains will bypass Burnt Oak without stopping.
Bus diversions and automatic fare refunds
TfL has advised passengers to use the 204 bus, or the N5 bus for Night Tube services, to reach Colindale for southbound Northern line trains. Those travelling to or from Edgware can take the same northbound bus routes, which roughly follow the Northern line. Additional 204 route buses will operate during peak hours throughout the closure.
Automatic fare refunds will be provided on all journeys between Burnt Oak and Colindale, and between Burnt Oak and Edgware. This means passengers will not be charged for the bus replacement segment of their trip, according to TfL.
Step-free project details and timeline
The closure is part of a wider upgrade to make Burnt Oak step-free. The project, part-funded by the Government's 'Levelling Up' scheme, includes the installation of a new elevated walkway and footbridge, along with a lift providing step-free access between the platform and street level. A larger ticket hall will also be opened, equipped with extra ticket gates to reduce overcrowding. Two new lifts, two staircases, and an overbridge will make both platforms accessible step-free.
Although the overall step-free project is not due to finish until early 2026, Burnt Oak station will remain open throughout the remainder of the works, TfL said. The two-week closure will not affect Northern line services from other stations, with trains simply not scheduled to call at Burnt Oak during that period.
Progress on London's step-free network
London now has 95 step-free Tube stations, which is equivalent to a third of its network. This milestone follows the recent opening of a new entrance to King's Cross St Pancras, which enables step-free access on the south side of Euston Road for the first time. TfL also hopes Leyton station will have full step-free access by summer next year, according to the transport authority.
