There was press comment today on the Picc Line being closed due to changes linked to the new trains that are coming. The coverage said that the timing had not yet been agreed (understandable) but there's been no indication of roughly how long the closure might be. I live in Southgate and so I have a close interest in this. Does anyone have a rough idea? (I am well aware of alternatives routes!)
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Picc Line Closures
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All that's been released is 'later this year' I'm sure a LUL Staff Member can comment further. I imagine the closures will be on weekends where possible. Might be worth getting used to some blockades however it's pure guesswork from me at this point
ThameslinkUser
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According to https://content.tfl.gov.uk/planned-track-closures.pdf, planned closures currently are:
These are all, of course, subject to change. Not all of them, if any, are related to the introduction of the 2024 stock and may be anything from planned maintenance to furthering the introduction of 4LM.
These are all, of course, subject to change. Not all of them, if any, are related to the introduction of the 2024 stock and may be anything from planned maintenance to furthering the introduction of 4LM.
Dstock7080
Established Member
- re-siting of signals, to be visible from a seated position, much work already underway
- signal immunisation
- slight alterations to some platform edge stones
- signal immunisation
- slight alterations to some platform edge stones
torontoaddick
Member
Also other things like installation, testing & commissioning of new OPO CCTV and Correct Side Door Enable systems. Plus upgrading the depots.
Some official information here: https://tfl.gov.uk/travel-information/improvements-and-projects/piccadilly-line-upgrade
MaidaVale
Member
Mostly on weekends as it shows in the dates listed above, A considerable amount of the closures on the east end of the line are to facilitate works on Arnos Grove sidings along with other bits and pieces. Most of them are to do with the general "upgrade" works ongoing on the line, including preparations for the new stock. The Uxbridge/Rayners closures are mostly Met related though and line up with large Met line closures on the same weekends.
Wasn't there a plan to provide additional platforms and/or sidings at the east end of the line to facilitate faster turnaround of trains and improved service?
Does this (and the others in the list) refer to stations that are closed, or the stations between which the line is closed? In other words, will there be services between Wood Green and Turnpike Lane on those days?
(Asked purely out of curiosity rather than out of any need to plan.)
Dstock7080
Established Member
sections of Line between two locations suspended.
Services will run west from Wood Green
Services will run west from Wood Green
Central
Member
Take it they’re double ending into the set for a quick turnaround.
Meant sicing.
Meant sicing.