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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: Thursday 28 May 2026

London Travel News at a glance

  • Tuesday 2 and Thursday 4 June: major Tube strikes expected to cause widespread disruption across the Underground network.
  • Thursday 28 until Sunday 31 May: major Piccadilly line closures affecting Heathrow and Uxbridge services.
  • Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May: no Bakerloo line service between Queen’s Park and Harrow & Wealdstone.
  • Sunday 31 May: major disruption expected around the Arsenal victory parade in north London.
  • Friday 29 until Sunday 31 May: partial DLR closures affecting Beckton and Tower Gateway services.

Tube strikes

  • Tuesday 2 June and Thursday 4 June: planned strike action by RMT Tube drivers will affect London Underground services all day.
  • No service expected on the Circle line.
  • No service expected on the Piccadilly line.
  • No service expected on the Metropolitan line between Baker Street and Aldgate.
  • No service expected on the Central line between White City and Liverpool Street.
  • All other Tube lines are expected to operate reduced services with disruption across the network.
  • Only limited services are expected before 06:30 and passengers are advised to complete journeys by 21:00.
  • Elizabeth line, DLR, London Overground, buses and trams will continue operating but are expected to be extremely busy.

Arsenal victory parade

  • Sunday 31 May: an Arsenal victory parade will take place between 14:00 and 16:00 around the Emirates Stadium area.
  • Extensive road closures and bus diversions will be in place along the route.
  • Victoria, Piccadilly, Mildmay and Windrush line services are expected to be extremely busy.
  • Some stations may become exit-only or temporarily close due to overcrowding.
  • Passengers are advised to use nearby alternative stations including Manor House, Archway, Angel or King’s Cross St Pancras.

London Underground

Bakerloo line

  • Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May: no service between Queen’s Park and Harrow & Wealdstone.
  • Additional replacement bus route 718 will operate.
  • Lioness line services between Euston and Watford Junction will also not run.

Northern line

  • Thursday 28 May: no service between Camden Town and Kennington via Bank after 22:00.
  • This is the final evening closure for the Northern line track renewal programme.
  • From Monday 1 June, normal weekday evening services via Bank will resume.

Piccadilly line

  • Thursday 28 until Sunday 31 May: no service between Acton Town and Heathrow.
  • No service between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge, including Friday and Saturday Night Tube.
  • Use the Elizabeth line for Heathrow journeys and the Metropolitan line between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge.

London Overground

Lioness line

  • Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May: no service between Euston and Watford Junction.
  • Additional replacement bus route 720 will run between Harrow Bus Station and Watford Junction.

Weaver line

  • Thursday 28 May: no service between Hackney Downs and Chingford after 22:45.

DLR

  • Friday 29 and Saturday 30 May: no service between Prince Regent and Beckton.
  • Sunday 31 May: no service between Tower Gateway and Shadwell, and between Canning Town and Beckton.
  • Use the Windrush line, Jubilee line or local bus routes for alternative travel.

Bus strikes

  • Until Friday 29 May: strike action affecting seven east London bus routes.
  • Affected routes: 8, 25, 205, 425, N8, N25 and N205.
  • Routes 25 and 425 are expected to operate near-normal services.
  • Other affected routes may face severe delays and cancellations.

Roads and traffic

  • Until mid-June: temporary traffic signals on Streatham High Road at Prentis Road due to Thames Water works.
  • Thursday 28 May: ceremonial road closures around Buckingham Palace, The Mall and Horse Guards Parade.
  • Friday 29 May: closures on Whitehall and Parliament Street for ceremonial events.

Santander Cycles

  • The following docking station is suspended this weekend:
  • Hoxton Street, Hackney
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