Burnt Oak Station to Close for Two Weeks for Step-Free Access Work
Transport for London will provide bus refunds and extra services during the October closure.
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Burnt Oak station on the Northern Line will close for a two-week period from October 26 to November 9. Transport for London (TfL) has announced the closure to facilitate work on adding step-free access to the station. During this time, trains will not call at Burnt Oak.
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The planned works involve the installation of a new lift and an elevated walkway, which will provide step-free access between the platform and street level. TfL has advised passengers travelling south to use the 204 or N5 bus routes to reach Colindale for southbound Northern Line trains. For journeys to and from Edgware, the same northbound bus routes will be available. To mitigate disruption, additional 204 buses will operate during peak hours throughout the closure.
Automatic fare refunds will be provided by TfL for all journeys made on specific bus routes connecting Burnt Oak with Colindale and Edgware. While the station itself will be closed for these two weeks, the wider project to fully upgrade the station for step-free access is expected to conclude in early 2026. This comprehensive upgrade includes a larger ticket hall with more ticket gates, two new lifts, two staircases, and an overbridge to ensure both platforms are accessible.
The step-free access project at Burnt Oak station is partially funded by the Government's 'Levelling Up' scheme. This initiative aims to improve accessibility across London's transport network. Currently, 95 Tube stations across London offer step-free access, representing one-third of the entire network.
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+When will Burnt Oak station be closed?
Burnt Oak station will be closed for two weeks, starting on Monday, October 26 and reopening on Monday, November 9. This closure is necessary to carry out work to add step-free access.
+Why is Burnt Oak station closing?
The station is closing to allow for the installation of a new lift and an elevated walkway. This work is part of a larger project to provide step-free access to the station platforms.
+What transport options are available during the closure?
Transport for London advises passengers to use the 204 or N5 bus routes to reach Colindale for southbound services or Edgware for northbound services. Additional 204 buses will run during peak hours, and automatic fare refunds will be provided on these routes.
+When will the step-free access project be completed?
The overall project to add step-free access at Burnt Oak station is scheduled to be finished in early 2026. The station will remain open for the rest of the upgrade works outside of this two-week closure period.
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