Londoners face a weekend of travel chaos as six TfL strike tube lines, and the DLR undergoes major closures.
On Saturday, 11, and Sunday, 12 April, the District line is shut between Edgware Road/Embankment and Ealing Broadway, Richmond, and Wimbledon, severely impacting Chelsea fans heading to Stamford Bridge.
Which Tube lines are closed in London this weekend?`
If you’re planning to move across the capital this Saturday or Sunday, you’ll need to keep a sharp eye on the status boards. Six major TfL services are facing partial closures for essential track maintenance.
The biggest headache is undoubtedly on the District line, where no trains will run between Edgware Road or Embankment and the western branches, including Ealing Broadway, Richmond, and Wimbledon.
The Circle line is also taking a hit, with no service between Edgware Road and Tower Hill via Victoria.
How will the Chelsea vs Man City match be affected?
Football fans have a bit of a nightmare on their hands. Chelsea hosts Manchester City at 4:30pm on Sunday, 12 April, but the usual route to Fulham Broadway via the District line is out of action.
TfL suggests supporters pivot to the Piccadilly line and walk from Earl’s Court. Alternatively, you can hop on the Mildmay line (formerly the North London Line) to West Brompton or Imperial Wharf. Just expect these routes to be packed to the rafters due to the upcoming TFL strike window.
What are the upcoming London Underground TFL strike dates?
But here’s the kicker: the weekend works are just the warm-up. The RMT union has confirmed two 24-hour TFL strike actions later this month, designed to “maximise disruption” by starting and ending at midday.
The reality is that while the Overground and Elizabeth line will technically remain open, the Tube network will be a ghost town during the scheduled TfL strike periods on 21–22 April and 23–24 April.
This transport gridlock comes at a difficult time for the capital, as commuters already face significant service pressures following the resident doctors’ strike that has impacted wider public services this month.
TfL Service Disruption Summary: April 2026
| Service | Closure Dates | Affected Section |
| District Line | 11–12 April | Embankment/Edgware Rd to Ealing Broadway/Richmond/Wimbledon |
| Circle Line | 11–12 April | Edgware Road to Tower Hill (via Victoria) |
| DLR | 11–12 April | Bank/Tower Gateway to Poplar/West India Quay |
| Piccadilly Line | 10–11 April | Hyde Park Corner to Acton Town (until 07:00 Sat) |
| Tfl Strike | 21–22 April | Entire Network (Starts 12:00 Tue, Ends 11:59 Wed) |
| Tfl Strike | 23–24 April | Entire Network (Starts 12:00 Thu, Ends 11:59 Fri) |
Source: Transport for London (TfL) and RMT Union.
Why This Matters?
We found that the timing of these “maintenance” closures, coinciding with high-profile Premier League fixtures, highlights a growing friction between TfL’s infrastructure needs and the city’s weekend economy.
Our analysis suggests that while track work is a safety necessity, the compounding effect of the upcoming RMT strikes in late April will likely push London’s bus network to a total breaking point.
Anyway, for most people, this weekend is simply about leaving an extra hour early or dusting off the bicycle.
