Transport for London has warned an entire London Underground line will shut this weekend for maintenance work.
Buses will replace trains on the Metropolitan line on Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6, while affected passengers are also advised to use other Tube routes or local buses.
Part of the Piccadilly line is also due to shut on both days for similar improvements. There will be no service between South Harrow and Uxbridge, as TfL says people impacted should use either local or replacement buses which will be provided.
Disruption as Pride returns to London
It comes as roads across Central London are also due to shut on Saturday for the annual Pride parade. From midday onwards 35,000 people will march in the procession from Hyde Park Corner, through Piccadilly Circus, down Haymarket and along Cockspur Street to the main stage and rallying point at Trafalgar Square, culminating at Whitehall Place.
TfL says the majority of its services will be running, but Tube stations will be busy and passengers may have to queue before boarding a train. Some bus will also be on diversion or stopping short of their usual destination due to road closures.
Those planning to watch the parade or attend events in Trafalgar Square or Soho are advised to use the following stations
- Bond Street
- Charing Cross
- Embankment
- Leicester Square
- Oxford Circus
- Tottenham Court Road
- Victoria
Some stations may be exit-only due to large crowds in the area. British Summertime Festival taking place in Hyde Park might lead to more congestion at stations across the West End.
Full list of Tube and Overground closures this weekend
Metropolitan line: Entire line will shut on Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6 for maintenance work.
Piccadilly line: No service between South Harrow and Uxbridge on Saturday and Sunday for maintenance work.
Windrush line: There will be no service between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction on both Saturday and Sunday. Replacement buses will run between Canada Water and Clapham Junction.
Lioness line: Trains won’t run until midday and after 8.30pm between Euston and Kilburn High Road on Sunday.
Mildmay line: On Sunday there will be no trains between Camden Road and Stratford. Replacement bus services will run calling at each stop. There will also be no service between Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction until 9.30am on Sunday, with passengers affected being told to use Tube services or local bus routes.
Suffragette line: Trains won’t run between Barking and Barking Riverside on Sunday. Those impacted can use local bus route EL1
Weaver line: No service between Hackney Downs and both Enfield Town and Cheshunt on Sunday until 10.15am. Replacement buses will run between Seven Sisters and both Enfield Town and Cheshunt.
All London Overground closures are due to Network Rail track work.
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