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Live and recent station closures on the Northern 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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Burnt Oak Closure 11d 5h
BURNT OAK STATION: From Monday 26 October to Sunday 8 November, the station is closed. Please use local London Buses services.
Full Closures
11
last 7 days
Part Closures
20
last 7 days
Stations Affected
17
last 7 days
Avg Duration
4h 7m
longest: Euston (5h 59m)

Most Affected Stations

Last 7 days - closures and part closures
StationClosuresPart ClosuresTotal HoursAvg Duration
1 Euston 3 0 11h 3h 29m
2 Waterloo 1 2 2h 43m
3 Goodge Street 1 0 5h 4h 39m
4 Kennington 1 0 1h 1h 23m
5 Moorgate 1 0 <1h 56m
6 Chalk Farm 1 0 <1h 35m
7 East Finchley 1 0 <1h 18m
8 Tooting Bec 1 0 <1h 20m
9 Tottenham Court Road 1 0 <1h 17m
10 Elephant & Castle 0 6 2h 22m
11 Embankment 0 3 1h 27m
12 King's Cross St. Pancras 0 2 50h 1d 1h
13 Leicester Square 0 2 50h 1d 1h
14 Charing Cross 0 2 <1h 23m
15 Stockwell 0 1 1h 57m

Recent Closures

Last 15 resolved
StationTypeReasonWhenDuration
London Bridge Part Closure Part Closed - Borough High Street entrance closed due to an electrical fault. 5 Nov, 05:40 29m
Leicester Square Part Closure No service between Hammersmith and King's Cross St. Pancras Eastbound only and S... 4 Nov, 09:05 26m
King's Cross St. Pancras Part Closure No service between Hammersmith and King's Cross St. Pancras Eastbound only and S... 4 Nov, 09:05 26m
Tooting Bec Closure This station is closed due to unavailability of station staff. Tickets are being... 4 Nov, 05:17 20m
Waterloo Closure This station is closed while we respond to a fire alert. Tickets are being accep... 3 Nov, 20:48 1h 23m
Stockwell Part Closure No service between Brixton and Warren Street and SEVERE DELAYS on the rest of th... 3 Nov, 19:48 57m
Warren Street Part Closure No service between Brixton and Warren Street and SEVERE DELAYS on the rest of th... 3 Nov, 19:48 57m
Embankment Part Closure No service between Tower Hill and Earl's Court westbound only and SEVERE DELAYS ... 2 Nov, 08:26 35m
Leicester Square Part Closure Saturday 31 October, from 0100, and all day Sunday 1 November, including Friday ... 31 Oct, 00:00 2d 1h
King's Cross St. Pancras Part Closure Saturday 31 October, from 0100, and all day Sunday 1 November, including Friday ... 31 Oct, 00:00 2d 1h
Euston Closure This station is closed while we fix faulty communications equipment. Tickets are... 31 Oct, 23:07 5h 59m
Euston Closure This station is closed to prevent overcrowding on the platforms. Tickets are bei... 31 Oct, 19:07 4h 6m
East Finchley Closure This station is closed while we respond to a fire alert. Tickets are being accep... 31 Oct, 20:41 18m
Embankment Part Closure No service between Piccadilly Circus and Elephant & Castle while we fix a points... 31 Oct, 16:59 24m
Elephant & Castle Part Closure No service between Piccadilly Circus and Elephant & Castle while we fix a points... 31 Oct, 16:59 24m
Station Messages 8
Bank Information
BANK AND MONUMENT STATIONS: From Monday 20 October 2025 until early 2027. 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.
Elephant & Castle Information
Elephant & Castle: No Step Free Access - Step free access is not available to the southbound Northern line due to planned maintenance. Call us on 0343 222 1234 if you need help planning your journey.
Embankment Information
EMBANKMENT STATION: Until spring 2027, there will be a reduced escalator service with alternative routes to the Bakerloo and Northern line platforms, please allow extra time.
London Bridge Interchange Message
London Bridge: Reduced escalator service. There is no down escalator from the Borough High Street entrance to the Jubilee platforms.
Morden Information
Morden: No Step Free Access - Step free exit to street level from platforms 2 and 3 is not available due to a faulty lift. Call us on 0343 222 1234 if you need help planning your journey.
Oval Interchange Message
OVAL STATION: Until mid December, Oval station will operate with an 'up' escalator service only, while planned maintenance takes place on one escalator. Please take care when using the spiral staircase, which has 80 steps. Alternatively, use local buses to nearby stations. Stockwell: Bus 155, from stop R on Kennington Park Road, Vauxhall: Bus 36 185 or 436, from stop D on Harleyford Street
Oval Interchange Message
Oval - reduced escalator service - there is no down escalator in service due to a fault. Oval station will operate with an 'up' escalator service only. Please take care when using the spiral staircase, which has 80 steps. Alternatively, use local buses to nearby stations.
Waterloo Interchange Message
Waterloo: reduced escalator service - there is no up escalator in service from the Northern and Bakerloo line due to a fault
Updated 6 Nov 2026, 05:56