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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 08 January 2026
London Travel News at a glance
- Engineering works and events will affect travel from 8–11 January.
- Expect Underground and Overground closures on the Jubilee, Northern, Piccadilly, Mildmay and Windrush lines, reduced late-evening Elizabeth line services, and no DLR between Tower Gateway and Shadwell.
- Rail travel to Gatwick Airport and Brighton will be disrupted with longer journey times.
- Bus strike action on 9–10 January and major events across London may cause delays, diversions and temporary station restrictions.
Gatwick Airport and Brighton Rail Travel
Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 January- Rail journeys to Gatwick Airport and Brighton are disrupted due to Network Rail engineering works.
- Direct services to Gatwick Airport operate from Victoria.
- Services from London Bridge require a rail replacement bus from East Grinstead.
- Allow at least 90 minutes of additional travel time. Sussex coast services are also affected.
London Underground
Hammersmith & City line
- Sunday 11 January (10:00–18:00): No service between Plaistow and Barking. Use the District line.
Jubilee line
- Friday night 9 January: No Night Tube between Finchley Road and Stratford.
- Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 January: No service between Green Park and Stratford, including Saturday Night Tube.
Northern line
- From Monday 12 January 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. Weekend and Friday evening services via Bank are unaffected.
Piccadilly line
- Until mid-March 2026: Southgate station is exit-only.
London Overground
Mildmay line
- Thursday 8 January: No eastbound service from Willesden Junction to Stratford after 23:00, and no westbound service from Stratford to Camden Road after 23:45.
- Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 January: No service between Gospel Oak and Richmond/Shepherd’s Bush.
- Sunday 11 January: No service between Stratford and Camden Road after 22:15.
- Monday 12 to Thursday 15 January: No westbound service from Camden Road to Willesden Junction after 23:45.
- Tuesday 13 to Friday 16 January: No southbound service from Willesden Junction to Shepherd’s Bush until 06:15.
Windrush line
- Thursday 8 January: No service between New Cross Gate and Crystal Palace/West Croydon after 23:30.
- Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 January: Trains will not stop at Canada Water.
- Sunday 11 January: No service between Highbury & Islington and Dalston Junction after 22:15.
Elizabeth line
- Sunday 11 January: No service between West Drayton and Maidenhead until 08:45.
- Monday 12 to Wednesday 14 January: Reduced late-evening services between Paddington and Maidenhead/Heathrow.
- Trains will not stop at Acton Main Line, Hanwell or West Ealing after 22:30.
DLR
- Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 January: No service between Tower Gateway and Shadwell.
Buses and Roads
Bus Strikes
- Friday 9 and Saturday 10 January: Planned strike action affects 13 bus routes across east and northeast London.
- Some routes may not operate at all, while others may run reduced or irregular services.
- Disruption is likely to be most noticeable during peak travel periods and late evenings.
- Passengers should allow extra time and consider alternative Tube or rail services where available.
Events and Crowd Impacts
- Major sporting, music and exhibition events are taking place across London between Thursday 8 and Sunday 11 January.
- Increased passenger numbers are expected on public transport serving stadiums, arenas and large venues.
- Short-notice station restrictions, queueing systems or temporary closures may be used to manage crowd safety.
- Bus routes serving event locations may experience delays or diversions, particularly in the late afternoon and evening.