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Time Out
19-06-2025
- Climate
- Time Out
London travel disruption this weekend: full list of tube and train closures for June 20-23
London is in for an absolutely sizzling weekend. The capital is set to reach a blistering 33C on Saturday, so we wouldn't blame you for keeping activity to a minimum and avoiding trains like the plague. At the same time, though there's tonnes of stuff going on throughout the city that will be worth the sweaty tube ride, we promise. There's Little Simz' Meltdown festival, the Kew Midsummer Fete, the SAFAR Film Festival, the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition and loads, loads more. Plus, of course, Dua Lipa's first ever headline shows at Wembley Stadium. The last thing you want in this heat is having to unexpectedly replan your route and be walking around more than absolutely necessary. So, we're here will all the information you need on planned train and tube disruptions from Friday, June 20 to Sunday June 22. Dua Lipa at Wembley Stadium travel advice For Dua Lipa's huge concerts on Friday and Saturday, you'll need to get to Wembley Park station (Jubilee and Metropolitan lines), Wembley Stadium station (Chiltern Main Line) or Wembley Central station (Bakerloo and Lioness lines). There's some planned disruption on several Overground lines on the day of the first show so you may need to rethink the route you originally had planned. More details on those below. Full list of tube and train disruptions in London this weekend DLR There'll be partial closures on the DLR on Saturday and Sunday, with no service between Poplar / Stratford International and Beckton / Woolwich Arsenal. TfL says you should use either the Elizabeth line, Jubilee line or the replacement bus services on offer instead. District Don't expect any District line services between Turnham Green and Richmond on Sunday. You'll need to use replacement bus service DL3, which will go between Willesden Junction and Richmond via Acton Central, South Acton (Acton Lane), Turnham Green, Chiswick Park, Gunnersbury and Kew Gardens. Overground Suffragette If you tend to travel in the early hours of the morning, bear in mind that on Friday, the 5.48am train from Barking Riverside to Gospel Oak and the 6.24am train from Gospel Oak to Barking Riverside won't be running. Mildmay On Friday, there are no southbound services from Willesden Junction to Shepherds Bush until 6.15am. Lioness There's only a slight alteration on the Lioness line – on Friday, the 5.29am train from Watford Junction to Euston will start from Willesden Junction at 6.04am instead. Weaver Weaver services between Hackney Downs and Chingford will stop running from 10.45pm on Sunday. There'll be replacement buses you can hop on instead. Windrush There'll be no Windrush services between New Cross Gate and West Croydon / Crystal Palace on either Saturday or Sunday. National Rail Southern Rail No services will go between London Bridge and Crystal Palace / East Croydon (via Forest Hill) on Sunday. There are also no trains running between East Croydon and Gatwick Airport on the same day due to urgent repair work.
Metro
19-06-2025
- Climate
- Metro
Severe rush hour delays on Tube lines after fire alert in east London
Tube passengers should brace for delays as a fire alert wreaks havoc on journeys on one of the hottest days of the year. Londoners rushing to work on the Tube this morning are caught in delays after a triple whammy of a fire alert, a faulty train and a points failure. While the alert was found to be a false alarm, trains were affected on the Hammersmith & City and Northern lines. Hammersmith & City line continues to have severe delays on the entire line after the fire alarm at East Ham. The entire Jubilee line has severe delays after a points failure at Wembley Park. Tickets are being accepted on buses, the Overground, Elizabeth line, and Southeastern and Thameslink trains. Meanwhile, travel on the District line is hampered by a faulty train at Earl's Court. Passengers can hop on buses, the DLR, Overground and C2C trains via any reasonable route while the issue is being fixed. More Trending The entire Northern line has minor delays after the fire alert as services recover. The Tube is likely to get sweltering today as temperatures reach 30C. And all Underground lines are not made equal when it comes to being prepared for a heat wave – only some lines have air conditioning. The Circle, Hammersmith & City, District, Metropolitan and Elizabeth lines currently have air conditioning. Carry water with you at all times Don't board a train or bus if you feel unwell If you feel unwell, please get off at the next stop and contact a member of staff at the next station or speak to the bus driver Where possible, consider retiming journeys to less busy times Bring a fan Stay hydrated and consider wearing breathable clothes When the mercury gets too high, switching up your journey to a bike might be a good idea, including a Santander or e-bike hire. Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ Or you can submit your videos and pictures here. For more stories like this, check our news page. Follow on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news updates. You can now also get articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. MORE: Dartford Crossing charge will go up for drivers – here's how much it rises MORE: The ultimate guide for travelling on the Tube in a heatwave MORE: HS2 is delayed again – here's how much it is over budget
Daily Mirror
17-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
London Underground station's name changed because original was 'stupidly long'
London's Underground is made up of hundreds of stations with some of them being named after some unusual things - but one was so odd that it had to be changed London's intricate transport system is a labyrinth of countless Tube, Overground and Docklands Light Railway stations. Among the renowned termini such as Liverpool Street, Waterloo and Euston, there are some with rather peculiar names. Consider, for example, Cyprus and East India on the DLR, or the iconic London stations named after pubs like Swiss Cottage and Angel. While these names might perplex tourists, one station's name was so bizarre that railway chiefs ultimately decided to alter it. Tucked away on the Metropolitan line between Wembley Park and Northwick Park in North West London, you'll stumble upon Preston Road, reports MyLondon. This station, inaugurated in 1908, originally catered to a local clay pigeon shooting site for that year's Olympic Games in London. However, when it came to christening this stop en route to Harrow, succinctness wasn't a priority. The station was initially dubbed Preston Road Halt for Uxendon and Kenton - quite the mouthful that doesn't exactly fit snugly onto a sign. It's also the only station name with an instruction in it, advising anyone journeying to Uxendon and Kenton to switch services. Between 1931 and 1932, the station was relocated to the other side of the road bridge where it presently stands. Following this move, the Metropolitan line station was finally rebranded to its current title, Preston Road. The Zone 4 station is not only famous for its name but also for its impressive collection of platform plants and flowers. These stunning horticultural displays have bagged numerous awards, making the wait for passengers a truly enjoyable experience. This is particularly true for those waiting at Preston Road, which is only serviced by 'slow' trains that stop at all stations. Both fast and semi-fast trains skip the stations between Wembley Park and Harrow-On-The-Hill.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Power cut cripples Tube
London Underground services have been suspended because of power failures. Electrical supply problems are affecting the Elizabeth, Bakerloo, Jubilee and Northern lines as well as the Overground's Suffragette line. TfL's website said a 'power failure' had led to the partial suspension of the Elizabeth line in its central tunnelled section between Paddington and Abbey Wood. Passengers were reportedly being evacuated from the Elizabeth line. The Bakerloo line has been fully suspended, while the Northern line is suspended from Euston to Kennington and from Stockwell to Morden. Sources said a brief power supply 'blip' caused the lines to be suspended, starting with the Bakerloo line. The blip, or brief loss of power, caused a number of vital systems to shut themselves down. This included signalling-related systems used to control the trains, a source said. They added that power has been restored after the blip, but resetting those systems takes time. National Rail Enquiries said on its website that disruption to the Elizabeth line is expected until 5.30pm. This is a breaking news story. More to follow Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Daily Mail
30-04-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Revealed: Map shows worst traffic hotspots for May bank holiday as Brits brace for double whammy of chaos on the roads and rails
Britons are being warned to avoid driving this Friday amid fears of road chaos as motorists plan a million more leisure trips by car for the May Day bank holiday. The worst jams on Friday are expected in the late afternoon and evening when holiday and commuter traffic combine – with motorists urged to travel before 10am. Experts at the RAC also encouraged drivers to take to the roads before 11am or after 3pm if they are travelling on the Saturday, Sunday or Bank Holiday Monday. Some 17million motorists are set to hit the roads between Friday and Monday, with traffic hotspots expected to include the A720 Edinburgh bypass towards Dreghorn. The M25 clockwise from the South Mimms interchange to Essex could see delays of 40 minutes from 4pm on Friday as commuter traffic combines with holiday trips. And the M5 southbound is expected to see delays of a similar duration from 7pm between the J15 Almondsbury interchange at Bristol and J23 for Bridgwater. Rail passengers were also warned to expect disruption this weekend, particularly in and out of London Euston and Victoria stations, and between Carlisle and Glasgow. Transport for London has warned of part-closures on the Bakerloo, Circle and District lines as well as the Overground's Lioness, Suffragette and Windrush lines. The Met Office expects the weather to be warm on Saturday with 21C (70F), but it will not be as hot as later this week when 29C (84F) is possible on Thursday. Conditions on Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday will be cooler and cloudy with 16C (61F). This Friday is expected to see the most leisure travellers on major roads over the weekend, with the RAC's study suggesting up to 3million journeys could be made. This is slightly above the 2.9million and 2.8million planned on Saturday and Monday respectively. Sunday could be the best day to travel with 2.4million trips scheduled. Drivers are also planning an additional 6million journeys at some point between Friday and Monday. This takes the four-day total to 17.1million - up on the 16million total in 2024. Data from transport analytics specialists Inrix suggests Friday will see the most congestion, with journeys across the UK predicted to be delayed by 28 per cent more than normal. But millions of Britons still plan to make the most of the first May bank holiday, even though the four-day Easter weekend was only a fortnight ago. The most popular reason for getting away this weekend is to see family and friends, cited by 34 per cent of drivers. This was followed by shopping and running errands (17 per cent) and going on a short break (10 per cent), according to the study of 3,041 UK adults for the RAC by FindOutNow. RAC Breakdown spokesperson Alice Simpson said: 'Although the Easter break was just two weeks ago, our figures suggest this weekend will still be hectic on the roads as millions take advantage of another bank holiday. 'This week's very warm weather may not last right into the weekend, but with lots of daylight hours there's still plenty of opportunity to get out and about. For drivers that have a choice, it's best to avoid Friday evening as that's when leisure traffic will clash with commuter journeys. ' She also urged drivers to check their vehicle oil, coolant and screenwash were all at the correct levels before starting the engine, and ensure tyres are damage-free, have plenty of tread and are inflated properly. Trains are set to be disruption on some key routes this weekend, with National Rail highlighting several areas of note. The first is London Euston, where lines to and from the station will be closed on Sunday and Monday. Alternative ways of getting to and from central London will be available from the North West, Birmingham, Milton Keynes and Watford. Journeys south of Milton Keynes Central may require travel on replacement buses, and using trains running on alternative routes. At London Victoria, on Saturday and Sunday no Southeastern services will call at the station and will instead be diverted. Southern will also have a reduced service to and from Victoria. Meanwhile on the England-Scotland border, from Saturday to Monday buses will replace trains between Carlisle and Glasgow via Lockerbie. On Saturday and Sunday, buses will replace trains between Carlisle and Edinburgh, and between Carlisle and Dumfries. Brian Paynter, Network Rail Capital Delivery head of track, said: 'There's a lot of great work happening over the Early May bank holiday to improve the reliability and safety of the railway for passengers and freight. 'We know some of this will be disruptive, but bank holidays remain the least busy time for carrying out complex upgrades. 'I'd like to encourage people to plan ahead at and recommend to those planning journeys to or from London Euston, to travel either side of the Early May bank holiday weekend for the most straightforward journey.' Transport for London said there would be no service on the Bakerloo line from Queen's Park to Harrow & Wealdstone on Sunday and Monday. The Circle line will have no service from Edgware Road to Tower Hill via Victoria on Saturday and Sunday. And the District line will have no service on Saturday and Sunday from Edgware Road and Embankment to Ealing Broadway, Kensington (Olympia), Richmond and Wimbledon. The Docklands Light Railway will be down from Saturday to Monday between Westferry and Poplar to Lewisham, and Stratford International to Canning Town. Elizabeth line will have no service from Paddington to Ealing Broadway on Sunday until 7.45am, and a reduced service between West Drayton and Maidenhead and at Heathrow Terminal 4 on the same day. On the Overground, the Lioness line will have no service from Euston to Willesden Junction on Sunday and Monday and the Suffragette line will have no trains from Barking to Barking Riverside on Sunday and Monday. The Windrush line will have no service after 9pm on Sunday.
