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The Tube network this weekend
- East London
EAST LONDON LINE: The line is closed to enable works to upgrade it to be part of the new London Overground network. Replacement bus services operate.
- Jubilee
JUBILEE LINE: On Saturday 9 August, suspended between North Greenwich and Stratford. A replacement bus service operates between North Greenwich and Stratford.
- Jubilee
JUBILEE LINE: On Sunday 10 August, suspended between Canary Wharf and Stratford due to planned engineering works. Two replacement bus services operate.
- Waterloo & City
- Central
- District
- Circle
- Northern
MONUMENT AND BANK STATIONS: Until summer 2009, there is very limited interchange at Bank and Monument stations. This is due to major escalator replacement works. You are strongly advised to use alternative interchange stations. If you travel to the Bank and Monument areas you may find it easier to use nearby alternative stations such as Cannon Street, London Bridge, Mansion House and Moorgate. Local bus services 21 43 133 and 141 operate between London Bridge and Moorgate stations calling at Bank and Monument. Please note: Interchange at the station may involve walking routes at street level. In order to prevent overcrowding Central and/or Northern line trains may not stop at Bank, especially during morning and evening peaks.
- Northern
NORTHERN LINE: On Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 August, suspended between Burnt Oak and Edgware due to station refurbishment works. Connecting buses operate between Burnt Oak and Edgware.
OLD CHURCH ROAD / THE RIDGEWAY, E4: From 1300 Sunday 10 August to 1900 Sunday 10 August, routes 97 215 397 are expected to experiance moderate delays. This is due the Chingford Day Festival taking place in Ridgeway Park.
- Victoria
VICTORIA LINE: On Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 August, suspended. Two rail replacement bus services operate.
- AND CITY LINE
WATERLOO AND CITY LINE: Planned Closure - train service resumes at 06.15 on Monday
Station closures
Warren Street
WARREN STREET STATION: On Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 August, the station is closed for refurbishment works. Please use alternative local stations or local London Buses services instead.
Covent Garden
COVENT GARDEN STATION: From Sunday 13 July until further notice. The station is closed until 0800 Sundays to Thursdays and from 2330 Sundays to Wednesday. Please use Leicester Square, Holborn or Charing Cross which are in walking distance.
Shepherd's Bush (Central Line)
SHEPHERDS BUSH CENTRAL LINE STATION: Closed until mid-October for refurbishment work. A rail replacement bus service operates between Shepherds Bush Central line station, from the taxi rank outside the station, and White City station bus stop "B". Journey times may be increased by up to 20 minutes. Oyster card pay as you go holders should use the free replacement bus service or the 148 bus to Holland Park and Notting Hill Gate.
Other planned works taking place
Acton Town
ACTON TOWN STATION: On Saturday 9 August, the station will be interchange only between District and Piccadilly lines, passengers will be unable to enter or exit the station. A connecting bus operates between Acton Town and Ealing Common.
Bank
BANK / MONUMENT: Reduced escalator service until further notice.
Borough Station
BOROUGH STATION: Reduced lift service at Borough until late October for lift refurbishment work. On Mondays to Fridays between 0800 and 1000 and 1700 and 1900 the station will operate as exit only with no ticket issuing facilities. Please use nearby London Bridge or Elephant & Castle stations instead. Local bus Routes 35, 40, 133 and 343 operate between all three stations and valid LU tickets will be accepted.
Camden Town
CAMDEN TOWN STATION: On Saturdays, no down escalator between 1000 and 1700. On Sundays, no down escalator between 1000 and 1730.
Canada Water
CANADA WATER STATION: Until March 2010, one of the three exits will be closed to enable construction of a new library. Please use the other exits.
Canada Water
CANADA WATER STATION: Reduced escalator service until mid November.
Canary Wharf Station / Bank St
CANARY WHARF STATION: Reduced escalator service until late August.
Canning Town
CANNING TOWN STATION: Reduced escalator service until late September.
Covent Garden
COVENT GARDEN STATION: Until May 2009, major station refurbishment works will be taking place. The station will remain fully open until Saturday 12 July, but between Sunday 13 July and Thursday 27 November, and again from Monday 19 January until May 2009, the station will open at 0800 on Sundays to Thursdays, and will close at 2330 on Sundays to Wednesdays. At these times, customers are advised to use Leicester Square, Holborn or Charing Cross stations instead.
Green Park
GREEN PARK STATION: Until Friday 12 December, before 0600 Mondays to Saturdays, and 0730 Sundays, the Piccadilly line platforms will be closed due to escalator replacement works.
Heathrow Terminal 5
HEATHROW TERMINAL 5 STATION: Travelcards and Freedom Passes are not accepted on Heathrow Express services to or from this station. Journeys between Terminal 5 and Terminals 1, 2 and 3, only, are free of charge.
Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3
HEATHROW TERMINALS 123 STATION: A reduced escalator service until late June 2009
Knightsbridge
KNIGHTSBRIDGE STATION: Reduced escalator service until the end of September.
London Bridge
LONDON BRIDGE STATION: Reduced escalator service until mid October.
Moorgate
MOORGATE STATION: Reduced escalator service until late January 2009.
Osterley
OSTERLEY STATION: On Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 August, the station is closed due to refurbishment works. Connecting buses operate between Osterley and Hounslow East.
Piccadilly Circus
PICCADILLY CIRCUS STATION: Reduced escalator service until further notice.
Russell Square
RUSSELL SQUARE STATION: On Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 August, the station is closed due to refurbishment works. Please use alternative local stations or local London Buses services.
St Paul's
ST PAULS STATION: Until mid August, there is a reduced escalator service.
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