Piccadilly Line Closed: Rayners Lane to Uxbridge Section Shut Until Friday
Transport for London advises passengers to use Metropolitan and District lines or replacement buses.
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A large section of the Piccadilly line, covering the route from Cockfosters to Uxbridge, is currently closed. The closure began on Tuesday, August 25, and is scheduled to continue until Friday, August 28. This means there is no service on the line between these two points, although travel is still possible between Heathrow and Acton Town.
Transport for London (TfL) is advising passengers to use alternative Tube lines to complete their journeys. The Metropolitan line is recommended for travel between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge. For journeys between South Kensington and Ealing Common, the District line is suggested as a useful alternative.
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Replacement Bus Services
In addition to the alternative Tube lines, TfL has introduced three replacement bus routes to serve affected areas. Service PL4 operates between Acton Town and Arnos Grove, with stops including Ealing Common, Hanger Lane, Sudbury Hill, South Harrow, and Rayners Lane. Service PL5 runs between Finchley Central and Cockfosters, calling at Arnos Grove and Southgate. Service PL6 connects Finsbury Park with Arnos Grove, stopping at Manor House, Turnpike Lane, Wood Green, and Bounds Green.
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This current closure is part of preparations for the introduction of a new fleet of Piccadilly line trains. These new trains, which will feature air-conditioning and digital displays, are expected to enter service by December of this year. TfL has also announced plans for further intermittent closures of the Piccadilly line throughout the remainder of 2026, including weekend closures in September, October, and November.
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+Why is the Piccadilly line closed?
The Piccadilly line is closed between Cockfosters and Uxbridge until Friday, August 28, to prepare for the introduction of new trains. This is part of ongoing upgrades to the line.
+What are the alternative routes for travel?
Passengers can use the Metropolitan line for travel between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge, and the District line between South Kensington and Ealing Common. Three replacement bus services, PL4, PL5, and PL6, are also operating.
+When will new Piccadilly line trains be in service?
The new Piccadilly line trains are scheduled to enter service by December of this year. These new trains will include air-conditioning and updated digital information boards.
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