Travelers in London from November 21 to 23, 2025, should prepare for significant transport disruptions. While many services are operational, several closures on the Tube and train lines will impact travel plans during this period.
Key Travel Disruptions: November 21-23
Elizabeth Line Closures
- No service between Whitechapel and Shenfield on Sunday, November 23.
- Impact on Greater Anglia services out of Liverpool Street, with no access to Shenfield, Ingatestone, Southend Victoria, and Southminster.
- Stations shut include Brentwood, Stratford, and Whitechapel.
- Service disruptions between Paddington and Ealing Broadway until 7:40 AM on Sunday.
DLR Service Interruptions
- No DLR services between Poplar/Stratford International and Beckton/Woolwich Arsenal on Saturday, November 22.
- No service between Tower Gateway and Shadwell on both Saturday and Sunday.
- Closed DLR stops include Abbey Wood, Canning Town, Custom House, London City Airport, Royal Victoria, Shadwell, Stratford, Tower Gateway, West Ham, and Woolwich Arsenal.
- Cutty Sark station will remain closed until next spring.
Mildmay Line (Overground) Status
- No service between Gospel Oak and Richmond/Shepherd’s Bush on Saturday, November 22, and Sunday, November 23.
- A special train service will operate between Stratford and Willesden Junction, stopping at Camden Road, Kilburn High Road, Queens Park, and Kensal Green.
- Closed stops include Acton Central, Gunnersbury, Kew Gardens, Richmond, Shepherd’s Bush, West Hampstead, and Willesden Junction.
- Reduced service between Shepherd’s Bush and Clapham Junction on Sunday.
Additional Line Closures
- Liberty Line (Overground) will face a total shutdown on Sunday, November 23.
- Suffragette Line (Overground) adjustment on Friday, November 21. The 6:18 AM train from Barking Riverside will now start from Barking at 6:24 AM.
- Piccadilly Line: Holloway station will close for football events on Sunday, November 23, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM and again from 6:10 PM to 7:40 PM.
Travelers planning to navigate London during this weekend should allow extra time for their journeys and consider alternative routes where possible. Monitors updates on El-Balad for real-time travel information and to stay informed about any further changes.
