We need to close the northern part of the Bakerloo line and the section of London Overground that runs alongside it in summer 2024. This is so that Network Rail can carry out work to improve their track and infrastructure.
Closure details
Travel advice
Alternative stations
Alternative transport route diagram
Travel tools
Closure details
Between Saturday 3 and Thursday 8 August, these sections of line will be closed:
London Overground: Euston to Watford Junction
Tube – Bakerloo line: Queen’s Park-Harrow & Wealdstone
London Overground stations
During the closure, there will be no London Overground service at these stations: Euston, South Hampstead, Kilburn High Road, Queen’s Park, Kensal Green, Harlesden, Stonebridge Park, Wembley Central, North Wembley, South Kenton, Kenton, Harrow & Wealdstone, Headstone Lane, Hatch End, Carpenders Park, Bushey, Watford High Street and Watford Junction
Tube stations
During the closure, there will be no Bakerloo line service at these stations: Kensal Green, Willesden Junction, Harlesden, Stonebridge Park, Wembley Central, North Wembley, South Kenton, Kenton, Harrow & Wealdstone, and Wembley Central
Travel advice
Plan ahead
Check your travel
Use our travel tools
Use buses to reach your destination or connect with alternative rail routes.
Alternative stations
There are connections to alternative Tube and rail lines. Stations with step-free access are indicated.
Central line – North Acton station
Metropolitan line: Wembley Park (step-free), Preston Road, Northwick Park and Harrow-on-the Hill (step-free)
Jubilee line – Wembley Park (step-free) and stations towards central London
London Overground – Willesden Junction (step-free)
London Northwestern Railway (West Midlands Trains) – Watford Junction, Bushey, Harrow & Wealdstone, and Wembley Central
Bus connections
Additional temporary bus routes 718, 719, and 720 will be available during the closure period:
Route 718 will run between Queen’s Park and Harrow & Wealdstone via Kensal Green, Willesden Junction, Harlesden Town Centre, Stonebridge Park, Wembley Central, North Wembley, Preston Road, Kenton (from first to last train times)
Route 719 will run between Queen’s Park and Wembley Park (for the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines), via Kensal Green, Willesden Junction, Harlesden Town Centre, Stonebridge Park, Wembley Central (weekdays only, 07:30 to 20:30)
Route 720 will run between Watford Junction and Harrow-on-the-Hill (for the Metropolitan line and Chiltern Railways), via Harrow & Wealdstone, Headstone Lane, Hatch End, Carpenders Park, Bushey, Watford High Street (from first to last train times)
All bus services offer step-free access.
Standard TfL bus fares apply. Always touch in using Oyster or contactless, or show a valid ticket when boarding the bus.
