Mikey C
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Just got an email from TfL, informing that the Piccadilly Line between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge will be suspended due to leaf fall this evening between 17:00 and 21:00.
The Metropolitan Line trains will still be running, it seems the 73s struggle more!
https://madeby.tfl.gov.uk/2019/10/07/leaves-on-the-track/
The Metropolitan Line trains will still be running, it seems the 73s struggle more!
https://madeby.tfl.gov.uk/2019/10/07/leaves-on-the-track/
We have taken the decision to temporarily suspend the Piccadilly line between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge between 17:00 and 21:00 today, Friday 15 November. This is due to expected high leaf fall, which makes the tracks slippery and increases the risk of damage to train wheels.
Trains will continue to run from Rayners Lane along the rest of the Piccadilly line. The Metropolitan line will run as normal.
To maintain a safe service during the leaf fall season we have been running special leaf-clearing trains, applying adhesive gel to the rails and putting speed restrictions in place on sections of the track. However, as significant leaf fall is expected in that area tomorrow we feel it is necessary to close this section of the Piccadilly line. To find out more about how leaf fall affects our trains and what we are doing, visit our blog post about leaves on the track.
We continue to take steps to prevent further impact to your journeys but we may have to suspend this section of the line again, so wherever possible please check before you travel, consider alternative routes and allow more time for your journey this Autumn.
Thank you for your patience and we are sorry for the disruption this will cause to your journey.
Yours sincerely,
Customer Information Team
Transport for London