March 2025: Major London Tube and Overground Closures Announced

Multiple London Underground and Overground lines face closures and disruptions throughout March 2025 as Transport for London (TfL) continues its maintenance and upgrade works.

Several major lines including the Central, District, Piccadilly, and newly named Lioness, Mildmay, Suffragette, Weaver, and Windrush lines will experience partial closures at various times this month.

Upcoming Weekend Closures (March 8-9)

Central, District, and Piccadilly lines face the most imminent disruptions:

Piccadilly Line: No service between King’s Cross St Pancras and Cockfosters during Friday Night Tube (March 7-8), and between Wood Green and Cockfosters during Saturday Night Tube (March 8-9). Also, no service between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge.
DLR: No service between Bank/Tower Gateway to Canning Town/Lewisham, and no service between Canary Wharf and Stratford.
Elizabeth Line: No service between Paddington and Ealing Broadway until 7:45am on March 9. No service between Paddington and Abbey Wood until 1pm, and no service between Whitechapel and Stratford until 1pm. Shenfield trains will run to and from Liverpool Street National Rail platforms.

Mid-Month Disruptions (March 15-16)

Central Line: No service between Leytonstone and Hainault as well as Epping via Woodford.
Windrush Line: No service between Highbury & Islington and New Cross, New Cross Gate or Clapham Junction.
DLR: No service between Poplar and Stratford or West India Quay.

Late March Closures (March 22-23)

District Line: No service between Turnham Green and Ealing Broadway.
Piccadilly Line: No service between Acton Town and Uxbridge.
Suffragette Line: No service between Woodgrange Park and Barking Riverside until 2:30pm on March 23.

Station Closures

Southwark station will be closed for two full weekends:

From 11pm Friday, March 7 until Monday, March 10
From 11pm Friday, March 21 until Monday, March 24

Why the Disruptions?

These closures are part of TfL’s ongoing infrastructure improvements, focused on enhancing reliability, accessibility, and safety across the network. The maintenance schedule shows TfL’s commitment to long-term improvements despite short-term inconvenience for commuters.

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Commuter Impact

Replacement bus services will operate along affected routes, and TfL advises passengers to use their journey planner to navigate around disruptions. The closures will particularly affect weekend travelers and night tube users.

The IFS Cloud Cable Car will also suspend service from March 17-26.

For full details on closures and alternative routes, visit the TfL website or use the TfL journey planner.

FAQ

Which Tube lines will I need to avoid this weekend?

This weekend (March 8-9), you’ll need to avoid the Piccadilly Line between King’s Cross St Pancras and Cockfosters during Friday Night, and between Wood Green and Cockfosters on Saturday Night. The DLR has no service between Bank/Tower Gateway to Canning Town/Lewisham and between Canary Wharf and Stratford. The Elizabeth Line also has multiple section closures on Sunday morning.

How do I get to Heathrow during these closures?

The Piccadilly Line has disruptions between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge on March 8-9, and between Acton Town and Uxbridge on March 22-23, but direct service to Heathrow remains operational during these times. The Elizabeth Line will have reduced service to Heathrow Terminals 4 and 5 on March 9 (until 1pm) and March 23.

Will Night Tube services be running?

Night Tube services will be affected on several lines. The Piccadilly Line will have no service between King’s Cross St Pancras and Cockfosters during Friday Night (March 7-8) and no service between Wood Green and Cockfosters during Saturday Night (March 8-9). The Windrush Line will have no service during Friday and Saturday Night services on March 15-16 between Highbury & Islington and New Cross, New Cross Gate or Clapham Junction.

Are there replacement buses for all closed sections?

Yes, TfL will provide replacement bus services along most affected routes. For specific replacement services, check the TfL journey planner which provides up-to-date information about alternative routes during the closure periods.

Why are there so many closures happening at once?

These closures are part of TfL’s scheduled maintenance and upgrade program. TfL often conducts major works during weekends and off-peak times to minimize disruption to weekday commuters. The works are essential for improving reliability, accessibility, and safety across London’s transport network.

When will Southwark station reopen?

Southwark station will be closed for two full weekends: from 11pm Friday, March 7 until Monday, March 10, and again from 11pm Friday, March 21 until Monday, March 24. The station will operate normally between these closure periods.