London travel disruption this week: full list of TfL tube and train closures for April 28-May 1

April is almost up, the sun is shining down on London and there are not one, but two four-day work weeks to look forward to in the not-so-distant future. Life is good. The city really springs to life around this time of year, with tonnes of exciting events and festivals going on (see Time Out’s pick of the best stuff happening over on our monthly guide).

But one thing that never changes? Our commutes. Whatever time of year it is, London transport is always bound to face disruption, whether that’s down to planned engineering work or unexpected staff shortages or signal failures. 

So, these are all of the Transport for London delays, alterations and disruptions to be aware of as you commute to work or travel to your evening plans this week. 

Central line

Passengers have been warned of ‘severe delays’ across the entire Central line on Monday and Tuesday due to a signal failure at Bethnal Green. 

Overground

Mildmay line

From Monday to Thursday, the Mildmay westbound line between Stratford and Camden Road will be shut after 11.45pm. On Wednesday and Thursday, the eastbound line from Willesden Junction to Stratford will close after 11pm. 

Windrush line

The Windrush line from New Cross Gate to Crystal Palace and West Croydon will stop running after 11.30pm from Monday through to Thursday. 

Suffragette line

From Monday to Friday, the 11.03pm Suffragette train from Barking Riverside will terminate at Upper Holloway instead of Gospel Oak.

Stations

Bank (DLR) 

Due to planned maintenance work, there’s no down escalator in service between the District line at Monument and the DLR at Bank until August 15. 

Blackhorse Road (Victoria line)

If you’re getting on at Blackhorse Road station, be aware that there’s no down escalator service to the Victoria line until July. You’ll need to use the stairs instead. 

Canning Town (Jubilee line, DLR)

There’s a reduced escalator service going to and from the platforms for the Jubilee line and DLR. Passengers can use the stairs or alternative escalators instead.

Charing Cross (Bakerloo line)

The Bakerloo line ticket hall at Charing Cross will be temporarily closed until the autumn while improvement works take place. TfL says those wishing to use the Bakerloo line should use the entrance on Strand, next to the National Rail station. 

Green Park (Jubilee line)

There’s no step-free access to or from the Jubilee line at Green Park station until August. You’re best off travelling via Westminster and Victoria using the Victoria line to/from Green Park.

Highgate (Northern line)

TfL recommends that people trying to get to Highgate might find it easier to get off the tube at Archway and complete their journey by bus. That’s because the escalator at Highgate station from the ticket hall to Archway Road remains closed for ongoing maintenance works. 

Shepherd’s Bush (Central line)

From Wednesday, 19 March to late August, there will be no down escalator at Shepherd’s Bush Central line station. Passengers will have to use the 70-step staircase down to the platform instead.

Surrey Quays Rail (Windrush line)

Keep in mind that the doors of the last carriage of the trains won’t open on the southbound platform of Surrey Quays restaurant station due to station improvement work. 

Tower Gateway (DLR)

There’s no downwards escalator due to planned maintenance. 

Piccadilly line disruption: London Underground closures have been extended until October. 

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