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Weekend Travel Advice

January 29, 2026

    πŸš‡ Tube & Rail Closures

    • Central Line: β›” No service between Bethnal Green and Epping, and between Bethnal Green and Hainault (via both Newbury Park and Woodford) all weekend. This includes Friday and Saturday Night Tube.

    • Northern Line: πŸŒ™ Starting Monday, Jan 12, the Bank branch (Camden Town to Kennington) closes early at 22:00, Monday–Thursday for track work.

    • Elizabeth Line: ⚠️ On Sunday (until 07:45), no service between Paddington and Ealing Broadway. Expect a reduced service between Paddington and Maidenhead/Heathrow T4 all day.

    • London Overground:

      • Mildmay Line: β›” No service between Camden Road and Richmond/Shepherd’s Bush all weekend.

      • Weaver Line: πŸ•’ No service until 10:15 on Sunday between Liverpool Street and Enfield Town/Cheshunt/Chingford.

      • Windrush Line: β›” No service between Sydenham and Crystal Palace on Sunday.

    • National Rail:
      • πŸš‰ No trains from London King’s Cross or Moorgate all weekend. Use the Victoria line or local buses (paper tickets accepted on certain routes).


    🚌 Bus & Road Alerts

    • Bus Strikes: πŸͺ§ Industrial action will affect 13 routes in East London (including 58, 86, 97, 135, 276, and D8) on Feb 6, 7, 20, and 21.

    • A40 Westway: πŸš— Eastbound closure between Westway roundabout and Marylebone Flyover from 22:00 Friday to 05:00 Monday. Expect delays on bus routes 7, 18, 23, 27, and 228.

    • Central London March: 🚩 A march from Russell Square to Whitehall on Saturday (11:00–18:00) will cause road closures and bus diversions.


    🏟️ Major Events (Expect Crowds)

    • Saturday: ⚽ Chelsea match (Stamford Bridge), plus events at The O2, Wembley, and Royal Albert Hall.

    • Sunday: ⚽ Women’s football (Emirates Stadium) and Spurs match (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium).


    🚲 Cycle Hire

    • Suspended Stations: πŸ› οΈ Docking stations at Manbre Road (Hammersmith), Prince Consort Road (Knightsbridge), and Gloucester Road Station are currently out of service.

     

     

    Source: TfL

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