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Central Line Station Closures

Live and recent station closures on the Central line. See which stations are closed or part-closed right now, how long closures last, and which stations are most affected.

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Woodford Part Closure 22m
Central Line: No service between Leytonstone and Hainault via Grange Hill while we fix a faulty train at Hainault and MINOR DELAYS between North Acton and Ealing Broadway/West Ruislip and between Leytonstone and Epping due to train cancellations. SEVERE DELAYS on the rest of the line. Tickets are being accepted on London Buses.
South Woodford Part Closure 22m
Central Line: No service between Leytonstone and Hainault via Grange Hill while we fix a faulty train at Hainault and MINOR DELAYS between North Acton and Ealing Broadway/West Ruislip and between Leytonstone and Epping due to train cancellations. SEVERE DELAYS on the rest of the line. Tickets are being accepted on London Buses.
Snaresbrook Part Closure 22m
Central Line: No service between Leytonstone and Hainault via Grange Hill while we fix a faulty train at Hainault and MINOR DELAYS between North Acton and Ealing Broadway/West Ruislip and between Leytonstone and Epping due to train cancellations. SEVERE DELAYS on the rest of the line. Tickets are being accepted on London Buses.
Leytonstone Part Closure 22m
Central Line: No service between Leytonstone and Hainault via Grange Hill while we fix a faulty train at Hainault and MINOR DELAYS between North Acton and Ealing Broadway/West Ruislip and between Leytonstone and Epping due to train cancellations. SEVERE DELAYS on the rest of the line. Tickets are being accepted on London Buses.
Roding Valley Part Closure 22m
Central Line: No service between Leytonstone and Hainault via Grange Hill while we fix a faulty train at Hainault and MINOR DELAYS between North Acton and Ealing Broadway/West Ruislip and between Leytonstone and Epping due to train cancellations. SEVERE DELAYS on the rest of the line. Tickets are being accepted on London Buses.
Hainault Part Closure 22m
Central Line: No service between Leytonstone and Hainault via Grange Hill while we fix a faulty train at Hainault and MINOR DELAYS between North Acton and Ealing Broadway/West Ruislip and between Leytonstone and Epping due to train cancellations. SEVERE DELAYS on the rest of the line. Tickets are being accepted on London Buses.
Grange Hill Part Closure 22m
Central Line: No service between Leytonstone and Hainault via Grange Hill while we fix a faulty train at Hainault and MINOR DELAYS between North Acton and Ealing Broadway/West Ruislip and between Leytonstone and Epping due to train cancellations. SEVERE DELAYS on the rest of the line. Tickets are being accepted on London Buses.
Chigwell Part Closure 22m
Central Line: No service between Leytonstone and Hainault via Grange Hill while we fix a faulty train at Hainault and MINOR DELAYS between North Acton and Ealing Broadway/West Ruislip and between Leytonstone and Epping due to train cancellations. SEVERE DELAYS on the rest of the line. Tickets are being accepted on London Buses.
Full Closures
8
last 7 days
Part Closures
169
last 7 days
Stations Affected
30
last 7 days
Avg Duration
33m
longest: Holland Park (9h 29m)

Most Affected Stations

Last 7 days - closures and part closures
StationClosuresPart ClosuresTotal HoursAvg Duration
1 Holland Park 4 7 18h 1h 40m
2 Bank 3 15 6h 19m
3 Chancery Lane 1 5 4h 37m
4 Tottenham Court Road 0 15 5h 18m
5 Bond Street 0 11 4h 24m
6 Liverpool Street 0 10 9h 54m
7 Stratford 0 8 6h 43m
8 Notting Hill Gate 0 8 3h 24m
9 Lancaster Gate 0 7 3h 24m
10 Marble Arch 0 7 3h 24m
11 Queensway 0 7 3h 24m
12 Shepherd's Bush (Central) 0 7 3h 24m
13 White City 0 7 3h 24m
14 Oxford Circus 0 7 2h 17m
15 Holborn 0 5 1h 15m

Recent Closures

Last 15 resolved
StationTypeReasonWhenDuration
Woodford Part Closure No service between Leytonstone and Hainault via Grange Hill while we fix a fault... 7 Sept, 22:01 40m
Roding Valley Part Closure No service between Leytonstone and Hainault via Grange Hill while we fix a fault... 7 Sept, 22:01 40m
Snaresbrook Part Closure No service between Leytonstone and Hainault via Grange Hill while we fix a fault... 7 Sept, 22:01 40m
South Woodford Part Closure No service between Leytonstone and Hainault via Grange Hill while we fix a fault... 7 Sept, 22:01 40m
Leytonstone Part Closure No service between Leytonstone and Hainault via Grange Hill while we fix a fault... 7 Sept, 22:01 40m
Grange Hill Part Closure No service between Leytonstone and Hainault via Grange Hill while we fix a fault... 7 Sept, 22:01 40m
Hainault Part Closure No service between Leytonstone and Hainault via Grange Hill while we fix a fault... 7 Sept, 22:01 40m
Chigwell Part Closure No service between Leytonstone and Hainault via Grange Hill while we fix a fault... 7 Sept, 22:01 40m
Woodford Part Closure No service between Hainault and Woodford via Grange Hill while we fix a faulty t... 7 Sept, 20:13 1h 54m
Grange Hill Part Closure No service between Hainault and Woodford via Grange Hill while we fix a faulty t... 7 Sept, 20:13 1h 54m
Hainault Part Closure No service between Hainault and Woodford via Grange Hill while we fix a faulty t... 7 Sept, 20:13 1h 54m
Roding Valley Part Closure No service between Hainault and Woodford via Grange Hill while we fix a faulty t... 7 Sept, 20:13 1h 54m
Chigwell Part Closure No service between Hainault and Woodford via Grange Hill while we fix a faulty t... 7 Sept, 20:13 1h 54m
Bank Closure This station is closed while we respond to a fire alert. Tickets are being accep... 7 Sept, 18:31 31m
Stratford Part Closure No service between North Greenwich and Stratford while we respond to a fire aler... 6 Sept, 13:19 1h 37m
Station Messages 7
Bank Information
BANK AND MONUMENT STATIONS: From Monday 20 October 2025 until November 2026. Replacement of escalators 4 and 5. These connect the Northern line platforms with the District and Circle line platforms. While this work takes place, the walking route between these platforms will be closed. Please allow a little longer for your journey and follow the signs, which will direct you via an alternative walking route. Depending on your journey, this route may be via street level. To pay the correct fare, just touch out as you exit and touch back in again, as you re-enter.
Bank Interchange Message
Bank: No Step Free Access - Step free access is not available to/from the King William Street entrance due to faulty lifts. For step free access to the DLR and the Northern line, use the entrance on Cannon Street.
Barkingside Information
Barkingside: No Step Free Access - The ramp providing level access between the platforms and the trains is not in service due to unavailability of staff. Call 0343 222 1234 if you need help planning your journey.
Buckhurst Hill Information
BUCKHURST HILL STATION: From Monday 10 August until Autumn 2026, the footbridge is closed due to maintenance work. Please use the subway from eastbound platform 2 to access westbound platform 1. Step-free access remains available to both platforms via the ramps.
Oxford Circus Interchange Message
Oxford Circus Station: reduced escalator service - there is no up escalator in service from the Central line due to a fault.
Snaresbrook Interchange Message
SNARESBROOK STATION: Until further notice, the westbound platform entrance and exit is closed for repairs to a water leak. Please use the entrance and exits on the eastbound platform via the footbridge
Wanstead Interchange Message
Wanstead: reduced escalator service - there is no down escalator in service from the ticket hall due to a fault.