Elizabeth line to face major weekend disruption for planned engineering works

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Rail replacement buses will operate on affected eastern and western sections of the line on November 28 and 29

Elizabeth line passengers are being urged to plan ahead as major engineering works will shut down most of the route over the weekend of 28 and 29 November.

There will be no trains between Paddington and Abbey Wood, Paddington and Shenfield, or Paddington and Heathrow Airport and Maidenhead on either Saturday or Sunday.

The closures mean passengers travelling across London and to Heathrow Airport will need to find alternative routes or allow extra time for their journeys.

A limited service will continue between Maidenhead and Reading, with two trains running per hour in each direction.

Transport for London (TfL) said the weekend closure is needed to carry out essential maintenance and engineering work to keep the railway running safely and reliably.

The work will include replacing sections of track and crossings, as well as maintaining overhead electrical equipment.

Rail replacement buses will run on several affected routes, including Stratford to Romford, Shenfield to Chadwell Heath and Newbury Park, Ealing Broadway to Slough, and Slough to Maidenhead.

Passengers are also being advised to use alternative Tube, National Rail and local bus services where possible.

Trish Ashton, TfL's Director of Rail, said: "We understand that these closures can impact customers’ journeys and would like to thank them for their patience while this essential work takes place.

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