There will be significant disruption to TfL’s rail and tube services throughout March due to large-scale engineering works, and TfL is advising people to plan ahead.
The Elizabeth line will be particularly affected in the eastern branch as Network Rail carries out engineering works on their tracks. In the central part of the Elizabeth line, TfL will also undertake some track renewals.
The Overground will be affected quite badly, mainly on routes in North London.
There will also be engineering works on the DLR affecting most branches on different weekends.
On the Underground, the main disruption will be the sub-surface lines, with the Circle line closed most weekends through March.
The Piccadilly line is also closed between Uxbridge and Cockfosters for two weekends. The small upside for trainspotters is the likelihood of seeing the new Piccadilly line trains out on test runs in west London during that line’s closures.
Claire Mann, TfL’s Chief Operating Officer, said: “We’re sorry for any disruption caused by the planned engineering works taking place on the Elizabeth line and London Overground in March. These essential upgrades will help us maintain a safe, reliable service for our customers. We advise customers to check your journey before travelling, using the TfL Go app or at TfL.gov.uk, and allow a little extra time where needed.”
Saturday 7th March
London Underground
- No service on the Circle and Hammersmith & City lines, and partial closures on the District and Metropolitan lines.
Sunday 8th March:
Elizabeth line
- No service between Stratford and Shenfield. Rail replacement bus services will operate
- No service between Paddington and Ealing Broadway until 07:45
London Overground
- Mildmay line will be closed between Camden Road and Stratford
- Liberty line will be closed between Romford and Upminster
London Underground
- No service on the Circle and Hammersmith & City lines, and partial closures on the District and Metropolitan lines.
- Part closure on the Piccadilly line between Cockfosters and Uxbridge.
DLR
- Part closure between Beckton-Poplar, and between Woolwich Arsenal-Poplar/Stratford and between Shadwell-Tower Gateway.
Saturday 14th March:
Elizabeth line
- No service between Stratford and Shenfield. Rail replacement bus services will operate
London Overground
- Weaver line will be operating two trains per hour from London Fields to Chingford, one train per hour from London Fields to Enfield Town and one train per hour from London Fields to Cheshunt from 09:50. Before this time, a replacement bus service will operate between Seven Sisters Enfield Town/Cheshunt and Hackney Downs and Chingford
- Liberty line will be closed between Romford and Upminster
London Underground
- Full closure on the Circle line, and partial closures on the Hammersmith & City, District and Metropolitan lines.
DLR
- No service between West India Quay and Stratford
Sunday 15th March:
Elizabeth line
- No service between Stratford and Shenfield. Rail replacement bus services will operate
- No service between Paddington and Ealing Broadway until 07:45
London Overground
- Weaver line will be operating two trains per hour from London Fields to Chingford, one train per hour from London Fields to Enfield Town and one train per hour from London Fields to Cheshunt from 09:50. Before this time, a replacement bus service will operate between Seven Sisters Enfield Town/Cheshunt and Hackney Downs and Chingford
- Liberty line will be closed between Romford and Upminster
London Underground
- Full closure on the Circle line, and partial closures on the Hammersmith & City, District and Metropolitan lines.
DLR
- No service between West India Quay and Stratford
Saturday 21st March:
Elizabeth line
- No service between Liverpool Street National Rail / Whitechapel and Shenfield. Rail replacement bus services will operate
- Reduced service between Paddington and Abbey Wood
London Overground
- Weaver line services will not run between London Liverpool Street and Enfield Town/Cheshunt/Chingford. Rail replacement buses will operate between Seven Sisters and Enfield Town/Cheshunt and Hackney Downs and Chingford
London Underground
- Piccadilly line suspended between Cockfosters and Uxbridge
Sunday 22nd March:
Elizabeth line
- No service between Liverpool Street National Rail / Whitechapel and Shenfield. Rail replacement bus services will operate
- No service between Paddington and Abbey Wood
- No service between Paddington and Ealing Broadway until 07:45
- Reduced service between Paddington and Heathrow/Maidenhead
London Overground
- Weaver line services will not run between London Liverpool Street and Enfield Town/Cheshunt/Chingford. Rail replacement buses will operate between Seven Sisters and Enfield Town/Cheshunt and Hackney Downs and Chingford
- Liberty line will be closed between Romford and Upminster
London Underground
- Piccadilly line suspended between Cockfosters and Uxbridge
Saturday 28th March:
Elizabeth line
- No service between Stratford and Shenfield. Rail replacement bus services will operate
London Overground
- Weaver line services will not run between London Liverpool Street and Enfield Town/Cheshunt/Chingford. Rail replacement buses will operate between Seven Sisters and Enfield Town/Cheshunt and Hackney Downs and Chingford
- Liberty line will be closed between Romford and Upminster
London Underground
- Metropolitan line suspended between Baker Street and Wembley Park.
DLR
- No service between Canary Wharf and Stratford, and no service between Bank/Tower Gateway and Canning Town/Lewisham.
Sunday 29th March:
Elizabeth line
- No service between Stratford and Shenfield. Rail replacement bus services will operate
- No service between Paddington and Ealing Broadway until 07:45
- Reduced service at Reading, Twyford, Burnham and Taplow from 09:00 until 11:00
- Reduced service at Burnham and Taplow from 11:00
London Overground
- Weaver line services will not run between London Liverpool Street and Enfield Town/Cheshunt/Chingford. Rail replacement buses will operate between Seven Sisters and Enfield Town/Cheshunt and Hackney Downs and Chingford
London Underground
- Metropolitan line suspended between Baker Street and Wembley Park
DLR
- No service between Canary Wharf and Stratford, and no service between Bank/Tower Gateway and Canning Town/Lewisham.
