Passengers face significant disruption this May bank holiday weekend as engineering works force the closure of London Charing Cross and reduce services at Euston. Network Rail announced that Charing Cross, which saw over 19.7 million passengers last year, will be shut entirely due to signalling works in the Lewisham area.
The closure will also affect Cannon Street, which will be closed on Sunday. Travellers are advised to use London Victoria or Blackfriars as alternatives. Meanwhile, Euston will operate a reduced service over the weekend as new track is laid near Willesden and Primrose Hill. The London Overground Lioness line between Euston and Kilburn High Road will be suspended until Tuesday.
Elsewhere, Liverpool Lime Street will be closed on Sunday and Monday for new signalling works. On the East Coast Main Line, buses will replace trains between York and Darlington from Saturday to Monday for junction rebuilding. Major improvements between Manchester, Huddersfield and Leeds will cause diversions and changes until 25 May.
Network Rail stated that bank holidays are an ideal time for essential maintenance to keep the network running. Passengers are urged to check their journeys before travelling.
