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This page is normally updated on Thursday and Mondays and contains information from TfL about London Underground and other lines for the weekend and ahead.
Please check your Tube Map and Bus Times London apps for any real-time issues.
This page was last updated: Friday 16 January 2026
London Travel News at a glance
- Rail travel to Gatwick Airport and Brighton is disrupted over the weekend.
- The Piccadilly line is fully suspended on 17–18 January.
- Late-evening service restrictions continue on the Northern, Mildmay and Weaver lines.
- Reduced Elizabeth line services and London Trams closures are in place.
- Major events across London may increase demand on public transport.
Gatwick Airport and Brighton Rail Travel
Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 January- Rail journeys to Gatwick Airport and Brighton are disrupted due to Network Rail engineering works.
- Direct services to Gatwick Airport operate from Victoria.
- Routes from London Bridge require a replacement bus from East Grinstead.
- Allow at least 90 minutes of additional travel time. Sussex coast services are also affected.
London Underground
Northern line
- Until late spring 2026: No service via Bank between Camden Town and Kennington after 22:00, Monday to Thursday.
- Services via Charing Cross continue to operate. Friday evenings and weekends are unaffected.
Piccadilly line
- Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 January: No service on the entire line, including Night Tube.
- Use alternative Tube, rail or replacement bus services.
London Overground
Mildmay line
- Friday 16 January: No southbound service from Willesden Junction to Shepherd’s Bush until 06:15.
Weaver line
- Monday 19, Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 January: No service between Hackney Downs and Chingford after 22:45.
Elizabeth line
- Sunday 18 January: Reduced service between Paddington and Maidenhead/Heathrow.
London Trams
Saturday 17 January
- No service between East Croydon and Beckenham Junction, Elmers End or New Addington after 20:30.
Sunday 18 January
- No service to/from Elmers End, and between East Croydon and Sandilands.
- No service between East Croydon and Beckenham Junction, Elmers End or New Addington after 22:00.
Buses and Events
- Bus services may experience delays, diversions or short working between Thursday 15 and Sunday 18 January.
- Major events across London will increase demand on services, particularly near stadiums, arenas and large venues.
- Temporary station restrictions or queueing systems may be used to manage crowd safety.
Santander Cycles
- Manbre Road, Hammersmith docking station suspended until Tuesday 3 March.