Most people that live and work here in London rely on public transport. So, here at Time Out, we reckon it’s our responsibility to keep you in the loop when it comes to any disruption you may face on your travels. Of course, a lot of the disruptions that happen can’t be predicted, but being aware of the changes that are planned ahead of time can help make the journey less stressful.
TfL and Network Rail normally try to keep their planned maintenance work limited to weekends to keep the inconvenience to a minimum. But that’s not always possible and sometimes work has to happen during the week too. So, there are several service changes and station alterations to be aware of over the next five days.
Take note of these planned disruptions and closures to make sure your commute goes as smooth as it can this week.
Mildmay line
After 11.45pm everyday from Monday, 17 March to Thursday, 20 March, the Mildmay line won’t be running westbound between Stratford and Camden. And after 11pm on Wednesday and Thursday, there’ll be no westbound services between Willesden Junction to Stratford.
Then there are some changes to individual nighttime services throughout the week that you should be aware of:
Monday and Tuesday: 10.47pm Richmond to Stratford will terminate at Willesden Junction
Monday to Thursday:
9.47pm Clapham Junction to Stratford will not run
10.03pm Clapham Junction to Stratford will terminate at Willesden Junction
10.34pm Clapham Junction to Stratford will terminate at Willesden Junction
11.59pm Stratford to Willesden Junction will start from Camden Road at 00:18 (Tuesday to Friday morning)
Tuesday to Friday:
12.15am Stratford to Willesden Junction will start at Camden Road at 00:34
Wednesday and Thursday:
9.29pm Stratford to Richmond will terminate at Camden Road
9.35pm Stratford to Clapham Junction will terminate at Camden Road
10.47pm Richmond to Stratford will not run
10.49pm Clapham Junction to Stratford will not run
11.05pm Richmond to Stratford will terminate at Willesden Junction
Windrush line
From Monday to Wednesday, the Windrush line will be closed from New Cross Gate to Crystal Palace and West Croydon after 11pm.
Blackhorse Road (Victoria line)
If you’re getting on at Blackhorse Road station, be aware that there’s no down escalator service to the Victoria line until July. You’ll need to use the stairs instead.
Canning Town (Jubilee line, DLR)
There’s a reduced escalator service going to and from the platforms for the Jubilee line and DLR. Passengers can use the stairs or alternative escalators instead.
Cutty Sark (DLR)
Cutty Sark has no escalators running until further notice. TfL recommends you take the DLR from Greenwich station for a smoother journey.
Green Park (Jubilee line)
There’s no step-free access to or from the Jubilee line at Green Park station until August. You’re best off travelling via Westminster and Victoria, using the Victoria line to/from Green Park.
Hackney Central (Mildmay line)
There’ll be no lift service at Hackney Central station from Thursday to Saturday. You can still get step-free access to the eastbound platform via the ramp but for westbound journeys you’ll need to travel eastbound to Homerton and change there for westbound services.
Highgate (Northern line)
TfL recommends that people trying to get to Highgate might find it easier to get off the tube at Archway and complete their journey by bus. That’s because the escalator at Highgate station from the ticket hall to Archway Road remains closed for ongoing maintenance works.
Kew Gardens (District line, Mildmay line)
Heading to Kew? You should keep in mind that right now, the step-free platform interchange between platforms requires a 600m journey via the street.
London Bridge (Jubilee line, Northern line)
There’s a reduced escalator service between the ticket hall at London Bridge station and the Northern line mid-concourse level. TfL says this should only last until mid-March.
Pontoon Dock (DLR)
At the moment, there’s no lift service at Pontoon Dock DLR station towards Bank or Stratford International. TfL says you should travel via West Silvertown or London City Airport as necessary, changing to/from Woolwich Arsenal bound services.
Shepherd’s Bush (Central line)
From Wednesday, 19 March to late August, there will be no down escalator at Shepherd’s Bush Central line station. Passengers will have to use the 70-step staircase down to the platform instead .
Stockwell (Northern line, Victoria line)
There’s a reduced escalator service at Stockwell but there’ll be signage to alternative escalators that you can use.
Surrey Quays Rail
Keep in mind that the doors of the last carriage of the trains won’t open on the southbound platform of Surrey Quays restaurant station due to station improvement work.
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