District line service cancelled between Edgware Road and Embankment on 24‑25 Oct 2026
The shutdown also closes Fulham Broadway, Turnham Green and several tram routes, disrupting commuters and football fans across west London.
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Transport for London announced that the District line will be out of service between Edgware Road and Embankment, as well as the branches to Ealing Broadway, Kensington (Olympia), Richmond and Wimbledon, on Saturday 24 October and Sunday 25 October 2026. The interruption will affect commuters travelling from central London to west‑London suburbs and requires passengers to seek other routes.
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The closure of Fulham Broadway station coincides with the Saturday evening match between Chelsea and Tottenham at Stamford Bridge. MyLondon reported that supporters are advised to take the Piccadilly line to Earl’s Court and walk, or to use the Mildmay line to reach West Brompton or Imperial Wharf. The disruption will add extra walking time for fans arriving from north‑west London.
Chelsea supporters heading to their clash with Tottenham at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening will face disruption.
MyLondon, transport reporter
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Turnham Green station on the Piccadilly line will not serve passengers on both days of the weekend. TfL recommends using Hammersmith station as the nearest alternative, or relying on local bus routes. The closure follows scheduled track work and is part of the wider maintenance programme affecting west London.
Tram services suspended until early November
From Saturday 24 October until Friday 6 November 2026, trams will not operate on the routes linking East Croydon with Beckenham Junction, as well as the lines to Elmers End and New Addington. TfL described the work as essential engineering. Passengers are asked to use replacement bus services or other rail options.
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+When will the District line be closed?
The District line will not run between Edgware Road and Embankment, plus its western branches, on Saturday 24 October and Sunday 25 October 2026. Passengers must use alternative Tube services, the Mildmay line, the Elizabeth line or replacement buses during those two days.
+Which tram routes are affected and for how long?
Tram services between East Croydon and Beckenham Junction, as well as the lines to Elmers End and New Addington, will be suspended from 24 October until 6 November 2026. TfL advises riders to use replacement bus routes or other rail options while the engineering works are completed.
+How can Chelsea fans travel to Stamford Bridge on Saturday?
With Fulham Broadway station closed, MyLondon suggests fans take the Piccadilly line to Earl’s Court and walk to the stadium, or use the Mildmay line to reach West Brompton or Imperial Wharf, then walk or use local buses to the ground.
+What alternatives are available for passengers normally using Turnham Green?
Turnham Green will be shut for the whole weekend. TfL recommends using Hammersmith station, which is a short walk away, or taking local bus services that run along the same corridor. The alternative provides continued access to the Piccadilly line network.
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