District Line Disruption for Chelsea Fans This Weekend
Track work on the Wimbledon branch means no trains will stop at Fulham Broadway station on October 10 and 11.
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Chelsea fans travelling to Stamford Bridge this weekend will experience disruption on the District line. Transport for London (TfL) has announced that trains will not stop at Fulham Broadway station, the closest stop to the stadium, on Saturday 10 October and Sunday 11 October. This is due to essential track work on the Wimbledon branch.
The disruption will also impact passengers travelling between Edgware Road and Tower Hill, and those heading to Ealing Broadway, Kensington (Olympia), and Richmond. Supporters attending the Chelsea v Bournemouth match on Saturday afternoon are advised by TfL to consider using the Piccadilly line to Earl's Court, which is a 27-minute walk from the stadium. Alternative routes include Mildmay line services to West Brompton or Imperial Wharf, connecting to national rail services at Clapham Junction, or Central line services at Shepherd's Bush.
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Victoria Line Closure
Elsewhere on the Underground, the Victoria line will be affected by track work. There will be no service between Edgware Road and Aldgate on both Saturday 10 October and Sunday 11 October. Additionally, westbound trains will not stop at Barons Court station until November due to ongoing staircase and canopy improvement work. Trains will also not stop at Turnham Green station on Saturday 10 October and Sunday 11 October.
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Arsenal Tube station on the Piccadilly line is currently closed due to infrastructure damage. TfL issued a closure alert on Wednesday 7 October, stating concerns about the ground beneath the station. The closure is expected to affect football fans travelling to the Emirates Stadium for the home team's match against Leeds on Saturday afternoon. Richard Jones, director of asset performance delivery for London Underground, stated that teams are working to repair the damage as quickly as possible and that further information on reopening will be provided.
Passengers are advised to use Highbury and Islington, Finsbury Park, or Holloway Road stations as alternatives, all within walking distance of the stadium. The station's closure is expected to continue over the weekend.
Other Service Impacts
Further travel disruption is scheduled for Sunday 11 October. The Elizabeth line will have no service from West Drayton to Slough until 8.15am due to Network Rail maintenance. Services on the DLR between Stratford International and Woolwich Arsenal will also be suspended due to maintenance work on Saturday 10 October and Sunday 11 October. Several London Overground lines will also experience partial or full closures on Sunday 11 October due to Network Rail maintenance.
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+Why will trains not stop at Fulham Broadway station this weekend?
Trains will not stop at Fulham Broadway station on Saturday 10 October and Sunday 11 October due to planned track work on the Wimbledon branch of the District line. This essential maintenance is being carried out by Transport for London.
+What are the main closures on the London Underground this weekend?
The Victoria line will have no service between Edgware Road and Aldgate on Saturday 10 October and Sunday 11 October due to track work. Arsenal Tube station remains closed because of infrastructure damage, and trains will not stop at Fulham Broadway station on the District line.
+What should Chelsea fans do if they are travelling to Stamford Bridge?
Chelsea supporters heading to Stamford Bridge should be aware that Fulham Broadway station will be closed. TfL advises using the Piccadilly line to Earl's Court, which is a 27-minute walk, or Mildmay line services to West Brompton or Imperial Wharf.
+Why is Arsenal Tube station closed?
Arsenal Tube station is closed due to infrastructure damage within the station. TfL issued an alert on Wednesday 7 October citing concerns about the ground beneath the station and is working to repair the damage.
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