Transport for London (TfL) has announced a partial closure of the Piccadilly Line for four days next week, affecting travel to and from Heathrow airport.
The closure will take place between Hammersmith and Heathrow from the early hours of Saturday until the start of service on Thursday.
TfL advises travelers to use alternative options such as the Elizabeth Line, rail replacement buses, local buses, or the Heathrow Express during the closure.
The closure is necessary to replace points on a complicated stretch of track and to carry out infrastructure work at Heathrow stations.
The work is being done in preparation for the introduction of new Piccadilly Line trains in 2025, which will increase capacity and improve accessibility. Richard Jones, director of asset performance delivery for TfL, said: “We thank customers in advance for their patience during this vital closure of the Piccadilly line. The track at Northfields has to be replaced and doing so will make journeys smoother and more reliable, as well as enable us to deliver as much of the improvements made by the upgrade to the Piccadilly line as possible.
“The Elizabeth line will help customers reach Heathrow Airport during this closure but we will also be operating rail replacement buses in Hounslow and the surrounding areas. Customers should check before they travel and leave more time for their journeys during this work.”
