Is the Piccadilly line shutting down in 2024?

Piccadilly Line Partial Closure: August 17th – September 1st, 2024

The rumour mill has been churning, but let’s set the record straight: the Piccadilly line isn’t shutting down entirely in 2024. However, significant planned engineering works will result in a partial closure affecting specific sections of the line for a two-week period.

From August 17th to September 1st, 2024, passengers should expect disruption to their journeys. The closures will impact two key branches of the line:

• Wood Green to Cockfosters: This section will be completely closed.
• Rayners Lane to Uxbridge: This branch will also be fully out of service.

This means that passengers travelling to or from stations within these affected areas will need to make alternative travel arrangements. Transport for London (TfL) is implementing a comprehensive replacement bus service to mitigate the inconvenience caused by this planned closure. Details regarding specific bus routes and timetables will be widely publicised closer to the dates on the TfL website and app. Passengers are urged to check the TfL website and journey planner regularly for the most up-to-date information before travelling.

While the closure is extensive for these sections, the rest of the Piccadilly line will remain operational. Passengers travelling to and from central London and other parts of the network should expect a degree of increased congestion, but full service is anticipated elsewhere on the line.

The planned engineering works are essential for maintaining and upgrading the infrastructure of the Piccadilly line. These improvements are designed to ensure the long-term reliability and efficiency of the service, ultimately benefiting all passengers. TfL acknowledges the disruption this closure will cause and apologises for any inconvenience it may present. The organisation encourages passengers to plan their journeys carefully and utilise the available replacement bus services during this period. Further details regarding the nature of the planned works will likely be released by TfL in the coming weeks.