Londoners and visitors alike should brace themselves for significant travel disruption this weekend as multiple Tube lines and rail services face closures and engineering works. If you're planning journeys between Friday, October 31st and Sunday, November 2nd, you'll need to plan ahead carefully.
Major Tube Line Suspensions
Circle Line: Service will be completely suspended throughout the entire weekend, with no trains running on Saturday or Sunday.
District Line: Major disruptions will affect services between Earl's Court and both Edgware Road and Kensington (Olympia).
Waterloo & City Line: The weekend's shortest Tube line will remain closed from Friday evening through Monday morning.
Partial Closures and Service Changes
Bakerloo Line: Services will not run between Queen's Park and Harrow & Wealdstone, though replacement buses will operate.
Central Line: Expect severe delays and service alterations, particularly affecting the eastern section of the line.
Elizabeth Line: No trains will operate between Paddington and Abbey Wood/Heathrow, with significant impact on cross-London journeys.
Overground and National Rail Disruption
The travel woes extend beyond the Underground network, with several key routes affected:
- London Overground: No service between Romford and Upminster, or between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction
- Southern Railway: Reduced services and replacement buses on multiple routes
- Thameslink: Engineering works between London Bridge and East Croydon
Alternative Travel Options
Transport for London recommends using the following alternatives:
- Docklands Light Railway (DLR) services are running normally
- London buses will accept Tube tickets on affected routes
- Santander Cycles available for shorter journeys
- Walking routes between nearby stations where possible
Always check the TfL website or app for real-time updates before travelling, as service conditions can change rapidly. Allow extra journey time and consider whether your trip is absolutely necessary during peak disruption periods.
