Friday 28 August 2020

Transport for London - Weekend travel information 29th - 30th -BH 2020 August

 

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Bus Changes: School Routes


As schools start returning next week, we are encouraging everyone to walk, cycle or scoot the school run, where possible.

For those using public transport, we are introducing dedicated school travel only bus services across various busy routes. These will be during term time on weekdays from 07:30 to 09:30 and 14:30 to 16:30 to support increased demand and help with safe travel. 

Find out more about the changes to bus services.

When using public transport there are a few things we ask you to keep in mind:
  • Try travelling during the quiet times, many local stations have different quiet times. Check how busy any station is on the TfL network at any time or day using our online tool or our TfL Go app.
  • You must wear a face covering over your mouth and nose for your entire journey including inside stations, unless you are exempt.
  • Please maintain social distancing from other passengers and allow extra time as some station layouts may have changed.   
  • We have lots of online tools to help you plan your journey, including maps with walking times between Tube stations and walking times between shops and attractions in West End.
 
 
 
London Underground


Due to engineering work the following services will be affected. Please check before you travel and plan your journey ahead of time.  
 

District line
From Saturday 29 until Monday 31 August, there will be no service between Tower Hill and West Ham. Rail replacement bus services DL6 will run. Use alternative Tube, local and replacement bus services.
Hammersmith & City line
From Saturday 29 until Monday 31 August, there will be no service between Hammersmith and Barking. Use alternative Tube and local or replacement bus services DL6.
Northern line
From Saturday 29 until Monday 31 August, there will be no service between Moorgate and Kennington. Use alternative Tube and local bus services.

No Night Tube or London Overground Night Service and limited Night Bus services are running.

See the latest status updates on London Underground, including a map of closures.
 
London Overground
Due to engineering work, the following London Overground services will be affected. 

From Saturday 29 until Monday 31 August, there will be no service between:
  • Highbury & Islington and New Cross Gate. Rail replacement bus service X will run between Dalston Kingsland and New Cross Gate. Or use Tube, DLR or local bus services 
  • New Cross Gate and Crystal Palace or West Croydon. Use alternative Southern Rail services, or local bus services.
  • Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction. Rail replacement bus service M will run between Canada Water and Clapham Junction
On Saturday 29 August, there will be no service between:
  • South Tottenham and Barking. Use local bus or Tube services. Rail replacement bus service T will run between Walthamstow Central and Barking
On Sunday 30 August, there will be no service between:
  • Liverpool Street and Enfield Town. Use local bus or Tube services. Rail replacement bus service L1 will run between Seven Sisters and Enfield Town
  • Liverpool Street and Cheshunt. Rail replacement bus service L2 will run between Seven Sisters and Cheshunt. Or use Greater Anglia services
  • Liverpool Street and Chingford. Use Tube services. Rail replacement bus service L3 will run between Hackney Downs and Chingford
On Sunday 30 and Monday 31 August, there will be no service between Gospel Oak and Barking. Use local bus or Tube services. Rail replacement bus service J will run between Gospel Oak and Seven Sisters. Rail replacement bus service T will run between Walthamstow Central and Barking.

No Night Tube or London Overground Night Service and limited Night Bus services are running. Check before you travel and plan your journey ahead of time.

See an overview of planned track closures for the next six months.
 
 
 
DLR
 

 
From Saturday 29 until Monday 31 August, there will be no service between Stratford and Canary Wharf (via Bow Church and Poplar). Use Tube or local bus services.

Ticket machines at all DLR stations (with the exception of Lewisham, Shadwell and Woolwich Arsenal) now only accept payment by card. You can top up your Oyster card online, via the TfL Oyster app or at an Oyster Ticket Stop. Alternatively, you can pay as you go using contactless. 
 
 
 
London Trams
 

 
Due to planned engineering works, there will be several London Trams line closures during August and September. The following services will be affected in the coming week:

From Saturday 29 until Monday 31 August, there will be no service between:
  • Sandilands and Elmers End or Beckenham Junction. Rail replacement bus services TL1 will run
  • Wandle Park and Centrale and between Church Street and Wandle Park. Rail replacement bus services TL1 will run
On Monday 31 August, there will be no service between Arena and Beckenham Junction. Rail replacement bus services TL2 will run.

Please use alternative local and replacement bus services. Check before you travel and plan your journey ahead of time.

See the latest status updates on London Overground, DLR, TfL Rail and Trams , including a map of closures and information about rail replacement buses.
 
Buses and roads

 

As schools return in September, buses are likely to see an increase in demand. To help manage this and allow for safe travel, we are introducing dedicated school travel only bus services across various routes during term time on weekdays from 07:30-09:30 and 14:30-16:30. These buses will have clear signs to differentiate them from regular bus services and information will be posted at bus stops and online

Please plan and allow more time for your journeys, if you are travelling by bus during school travel times as you may have to wait longer. Please travel during quieter times where possible. Check to see if your route is affected or view a full list of bus routes affected.

Limited Night Bus services are running and due to the following works, some buses may be diverted or stop short of their normal destination. Make sure you check before you travel.

Nine Elms Lane - will be closed to all traffic in both directions From 00:01 on Saturday 29 August to 11:59 on Sunday 30 August for crane operation works as part of the Thames Tideway Tunnel project. All traffic will be diverted via Queenstown Road, Cedars Road, Long Road, Clapham High Street, Clapham Road, South Lambeth Road and Vauxhall Gyratory. Bus routes will be on diversion. People walking and cycling will be diverted between New Mill Road and Pontoon Road. Cyclists will have to dismount for a short part of this diversion. Please follow local signage.

Hammersmith Bridge - Emergency closure. Following expert technical advice, Hammersmith & Fulham Council has taken the decision to close the bridge to all traffic – including pedestrians and cyclists – until we can be assured it is safe. While, it’s already closed to general traffic and buses and has been for a while, it will now be closed to people walking and cycling.


Engineers are on site assessing the damage, which may have been caused by the recent extreme weather, and we continue to work with Hammersmith & Fulham and Richmond upon Thames councils on this project. Find out more.

Knightsbridge – From Monday 17 August until early November there will be lane restrictions and temporary lights on the A4, Knightsbridge at the junctions with Sloane Street and Brompton Road. These are for essential works carried out by Cadent Gas to replace a main.

Bexley - From Monday 17 August until Saturday 29 August there will be a series of overnight directional closures of the A20 Sidcup Road and Sidcup Bypass whilst we carry out essential maintenance. Works will take place Monday to Friday from 22:00 until 05:00, restrictions on Friday nights will be removed by 05:00 on Saturday morning. Diversion routes will be in place, please plan ahead.

A200 near Bermondsey – Until 3 September there will be a series of overnight directional closures to resurface the carriageway on Tower Bridge Road near Tooley Street, Tooley Street, Jamaica Road, and at the West Lane and Southwark Park Road junction. Works will take place from 21:00 until 05:00. This is for Cycleway 4 and will be completed in stages to minimise impacts. Buses will be on diversion and signed diversions will be in place for general traffic. 


Vauxhall Bridge - Until late November 2020, Vauxhall Bridge will be closed to general traffic in both directions, due to safety critical repair works. Southbound access will be maintained for buses, coaches and taxis. All other vehicles will be on diversion, and if using the signed diversion route will be exempt from the Congestion Charge and Ultra Low Emission Zone charges.

From Saturday 29 to Sunday 30 August only, general traffic will also be able to travel southbound on Vauxhall Bridge. Access for pedestrians and cyclists will be maintained at all times in both directions. Find out more.

Shoreditch - Until 30 September 2020, Shoreditch High Street will have a contra-flow reducing the width of the carriageway in both directions between Holywell Lane and New Yards Inn. This is due to Shoreditch Village development works.

London Bridge - Until 31 October 2020, London Bridge is closed to general traffic (except buses, licensed taxis, motorcyclists and cyclists). Diversions are in place and there are changes to the junction either side of the bridge. Please take extra care when driving while all users, including pedestrians, get used to the new layout. 

Drivers using Blackfriars Bridge or Tower Bridge should expect queues while crossing the river. Travel outside of peak times and use alternative river crossings including Westminster and Lambeth bridges where possible for an easier journey. This is for essential maintenance works being carried out by the City of London Corporation. Please visit our London Bridge works page for more information.


Delays are expected, please plan ahead and check before you travel, for the latest information please visit status updates.

Check whether your bus is affected

See the latest status updates on road travel.
  
Santander Cycles
The following docking stations will be out of service this weekend:
  • St. Mark's Road, North Kensington
  • St. Luke's Church, Chelsea
  • Queen's Gate Central, South Kensington
  • Argyll Road, Kensington
  • Seymour Place, Marylebone
Find out how to hire a Santander Cycle .

Find your nearest Santander Cycles docking stations.