Transport for London - Weekend travel information

 

Weekend travel information   If you are out and about this weekend, please note that there is a planned Tube strike as well as other works taking place on certain parts of the network. There will also be some future closures that may affect your journey over the festive period and in the New Year. You can find more details about the Tube strike and additional closures below. In line with Government regulations on the wearing of face coverings on public transport, we are reminding all customers travelling on the TfL transport network that they must wear face coverings for the duration of their journeys or risk being fined, unless they are exempt.  Additionally, face coverings should be worn by everyone in taxi and private hire vehicles for the duration of their journey.  TfL’s 500 uniformed enforcement officers and TfL's police partners will be out across the transport network ensuring that customers comply with the Government regulation. Anybody who does not comply may be refused entry, directed to leave the network or face a fine.

Travel at quieter times Our TfL Go app will help you plan your journey and show you the quieter times to travel. It also shows how busy Tube stations are throughout the day. The quieter times for the Tube and rail are: Between 08:45 and 16:30 and after 18:45 on weekdays Before noon and after 18:45 on weekends The quieter times for buses are: Between 08:30 and 15:00 and after 17:30 on weekdays Before 11:30 and after 17:30 on weekends   Our network is safe Wherever you're going, our network is safe to use.  TfL's enhanced cleaning regime continues to make the network cleaner than ever, with more than 1,100 hand sanitisers installed across the network and at least 200 UV light devices continually sanitising escalator handrails. Our services are well ventilated with fresh air, and we ask that you please continue to keep windows open on buses.  Please keep washing or sanitising your hands to help everyone stay safe. You can find out more about what we are doing to keep our services clean.

Tube strike Industrial action is planned by the RMT union this weekend. If this goes ahead: Central and Victoria lines could be disrupted from 19:00 on Friday 17 December, with little or no service through the night. From 04:30 on Saturday 18 December, the Central, Jubilee, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines will be severely disrupted, with little or no service in places throughout the day. Services through the night on the Central and Victoria line will also be disrupted on 18 December. Central, Jubilee, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines may also be disrupted on the morning of 19 December. If the RMT goes ahead with its action, it is also likely to mean much busier services on the Tube lines that are not affected by the strike. Buses through central London, and Network Rail services into the capital, are also expected to be busier than normal. Shepherd’s Bush, Stratford and the West End are also expected to be extremely busy. Customers who need to travel using TfL services are advised to check before they travel and allow more time for your journey.  Planned works during the festive period Most TfL services will run throughout the festive period, but there are some planned works and service changes on our network during this time. There will be no service across the network on Christmas Day, and planned works will affect services on the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines, London Overground, DLR and TfL Rail between Friday 24 December and Monday 3 January. Travel to Heathrow Airport will also be affected by these closures. Customers travelling to Heathrow Airport are advised to use TfL Rail services to and from the airport, except on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. This is due to planned works affecting Piccadilly line services to the airport. Check the Festive travel page for more information.

London Underground

Piccadilly line Friday 24 until Thursday 30 December No service between Acton Town and Heathrow and between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge For travel between Heathrow and central London, use TfL Rail services to/from Paddington, except on 25 and 26 December when TfL Rail will not be running. On 26 December, use replacement bus services to/from Hammersmith. Replacement buses will run between Acton Town/Hammersmith and Heathrow every day except 25 December.   Use the Metropolitan line between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge. Until spring 2022 Trains will not stop at South Kensington The Circle and District lines will continue to stop and the station will remain open.  Find out more  information and travel advice.

London Overground

Sunday 19 December No service between Sydenham and Crystal Palace Use local bus routes between Anerley and Crystal Palace. Trains from Highbury & Islington to Crystal Palace will divert to/from West Croydon until 12:00 and will run to/from New Cross Gate after 12:00. No service between Wandsworth Road and Clapham Junction Use local bus routes and/or Southern Railway services. No service between Liverpool Street and Enfield Town/Cheshunt/Chingford until 10:15 Use alternative Tube services, local bus routes or rail replacement bus services. Customers can also use Greater Anglia services between Liverpool Street and Cheshunt. Friday 24 December Services on all routes will reduce from 19:00 (except on the Stratford to Richmond/Clapham Junction routes which will reduce from 16:00, and on the Romford to Upminster route where services do not reduce before the early closure) All routes will close down early on Christmas Eve.

DLR

Friday 24 December Services on all routes will end by 22:30

TfL Rail

Monday 20 until Thursday 23 December Reduced service at Burnham, Taplow, Twyford and Reading after 21:00 on each night One train per hour will call at these stations. Friday 24 December A regular weekday timetable will run between Paddington and Heathrow T5/Reading until 22:00. Service will be reduced after and some last trains will not run.

Rivers

Ongoing works on the Woolwich Ferry No service on the Woolwich Ferry, service expected to resume by late December On foot, use the Woolwich Foot Tunnel or the DLR service between King George V and Woolwich Arsenal. For drivers, use alternative river crossings at Dartford, Blackwall and Rotherhithe.

Buses and roads

Bus and road users may be affected by the following changes this weekend. We expect to run a good service, but buses may be delayed, diverted or stop short of their normal destination.

Thursday 16 until Monday 20 December Excel Docklands Excel Docklands will be hosting The London International Horse Show from Thursday 16 until Monday 20 December from 08:30 to 23:00. Increased traffic and large crowds are expected in the area. Westminster Bridge Until late January 2022, Westminster Bridge will be restricted to one lane in each direction for all traffic. This is while we carry out essential works to improve the security of the bridge for those walking and cycling.  Until Thursday 9 December, motorised traffic will not be able to turn right from Westminster Bridge on to Victoria Embankment. A signed diversion will be in place around Parliament Square and Bridge Street. Cyclists will continue to be able to cross Westminster Bridge using dedicated cycle lanes.  While the works take place, delays across Westminster Bridge are likely and roads in the surrounding area are expected to be busy. Please check before you travel and use alternative river crossings.

Santander Cycles

The following docking stations are suspended this weekend:

Cadogan Gardens, Chelsea Harrington Square 2, Camden Town Lindfield Street, Poplar

Find out how to hire a Santander Cycle. See the latest update on docking station availability