Piccadilly Line Closed for Halloween Weekend
Upgrade works will halt all services on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2026.
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The entire Piccadilly line will be closed for two days over the Halloween weekend, Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2026. Transport for London (TfL) confirmed the shutdown is necessary to carry out essential upgrade works on the line. These improvements are required in preparation for the arrival of new trains.
Passengers intending to travel to Heathrow Airport from Central London on these dates will need to make alternative arrangements. TfL advises using the Elizabeth line for journeys to the airport. The closure will also affect those travelling to the Emirates Stadium for the Arsenal Women v Aston Villa match on Sunday 1 November.
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.
Advice for Matchgoers and Other Travellers
For those attending the football match, TfL suggests using Victoria line services to Finsbury Park or Highbury & Islington. Alternatively, Mildmay or Windrush line services to Highbury & Islington, or GTR services to Finsbury Park, are recommended. The Piccadilly line closure affects all services, including the Friday and Saturday Night Tube.
Burnt Oak Station Works
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Separately, Burnt Oak station will remain closed until Monday 8 November. This closure is to facilitate ongoing platform works aimed at providing step-free access. The upgrades include the installation of a new elevated walkway, footbridge, and a lift to improve accessibility between the platform and street level. TfL has advised passengers needing to reach Colindale to use the 204 or N5 bus routes, and those travelling to Edgware to use the 204 or N5 buses from specific stops. Additional 204 buses will operate during peak hours, and automatic fare refunds will be provided for journeys between Burnt Oak and Colindale, or Burnt Oak and Edgware.
The line upgrade works are part of a wider programme to modernise the London Underground network.
Questions this report answers
+When will the Piccadilly line be closed?
The entire Piccadilly line will be closed on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2026. This includes the Friday and Saturday Night Tube services.
+Why is the Piccadilly line being closed?
The closure is to allow for essential upgrade works on the line. These improvements are a necessary step before new trains are introduced on the service.
+What should passengers do if they need to travel to Heathrow?
Passengers travelling to Heathrow Airport from Central London during the closure period should use the Elizabeth line. This is the recommended alternative service.
+When will Burnt Oak station reopen?
Burnt Oak station is expected to reopen on Monday 8 November 2026. The station has been closed for works to install step-free access, including a new lift.
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