Two Transport for London lines have been hit with closures this weekend, causing disruption for commuters. The Piccadilly line is closed between Cockfosters and Uxbridge until Monday morning. However, trains are still running between Acton Town and Heathrow terminals. Passengers have been advised to use the Metropolitan line between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge during the closure.
DLR Closures
There are also planned closures in place on the DLR in east London. There is no service on the line between Shadwell and Tower Gateway for the entire weekend. On Saturday, there is no service between Poplar/Stratford International and Beckton/Woolwich Arsenal.
Heat Warning
It comes as a heat warning was issued for Tube passengers as temperatures are set to soar past 30°C this week. The alert highlighted the risk of disruption to the transport network, including the Tube, rail and buses. The amber “extreme” heat alert was issued on Friday for the capital and wider South East, as the mercury looks set to reach 34°C or more in the coming days.
Heathrow is forecast to feel 35°C heat next week, according to forecasts, so flights may also be affected. The “extreme” element of the warning cited risks to wider sectors than health such as transport, including rail, and other infrastructure. It also warns of the health risks from high nighttime temperatures and from potentially a rise in water safety incidents as more people are likely to visit coastal areas, lakes or rivers.
