Edgware District Line Branch Closed Saturday
Engineering works will shut the line west of Embankment and on the Edgware Road branch, affecting Fulham Broadway station.
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Residents and football supporters travelling to Stamford Bridge face significant disruption this Saturday due to planned engineering works on the London Underground. The District Line will be closed west of Embankment Station and along its entire Edgware Road branch. This closure means Fulham Broadway Station will be shut for the whole day.
Impact on Circle and Mildmay Lines
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Further travel complications arise as the Circle Line will also experience closures. Services will not run between Edgware Road and Aldgate, including the route via Victoria. Additionally, the Mildmay Line will have no service between Shepherd's Bush and Willesden Junction from 7.30pm on Saturday. A reduced service will operate between Shepherd's Bush and Clapham Junction.
Advice for Football Supporters
Fans travelling to the London derby between Chelsea and Tottenham, scheduled for Saturday evening, have been advised to seek alternative routes to Stamford Bridge. This marks the third occasion this season that travel disruption has affected supporters attending a Chelsea fixture at the stadium. Alternative walking routes have been provided from South Kensington, Earl's Court, and Hammersmith stations, from which other Underground lines can be accessed. However, travellers are urged to use Earl's Court and Hammersmith stations where possible, as entry to Earl's Court may take up to an hour after the match concludes.
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Previous travel issues impacting fans at Stamford Bridge this season include a 15-minute delay to kick-off for the Carabao Cup match against Leeds United due to a passenger incident on the District Line and other services. Furthermore, planned works on the Circle and District lines over the weekend of September 12/13 also required fans to find alternative travel arrangements for a fixture against Hull City.
Questions this report answers
+Which London Underground lines will be affected by closures on Saturday?
The District Line will be closed west of Embankment Station and on its Edgware Road branch. The Circle Line will also be closed between Edgware Road and Aldgate. The Mildmay Line will have no service between Shepherd's Bush and Willesden Junction from 7.30pm.
+Will Fulham Broadway Station be open on Saturday?
No, Fulham Broadway Station will be closed all day on Saturday. This is due to the planned engineering works affecting the District Line on its Edgware Road branch.
+What advice is being given to football fans travelling to Stamford Bridge?
Supporters attending the Chelsea vs Tottenham match have been advised to seek alternative routes. They are encouraged to use walking routes from South Kensington, Earl's Court, and Hammersmith stations, and to prioritise Earl's Court and Hammersmith stations for onward travel.
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