London stations Charing Cross and Waterloo East are facing weekend closures next month due to engineering works. The stations will remain closed on Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11, 2026.
No trains will run into London Charing Cross or Waterloo East during the 48 hours of engineering work. However, the London Underground will continue to operate as usual. Network Rail told Express.co.uk: “We’re asking passengers to plan ahead, check before you travel, and make sure you know your last train home.
“Engineering works are taking place between Charing Cross and London Bridge on October 10 and October 11, 2026. This is scheduled follow up works after the 22-day closure that took place in the summer.
“Charing Cross and Waterloo East will be closed that weekend. London Bridge will be open. TfL services are running that weekend.”
Charing Cross and Waterloo East were closed during a 22-day period between July 26 and August 16, 2026.
Network Rail explained that the closure “enabled the railway to deliver £20million of essential improvements at London Charing Cross, Waterloo East and the surrounding railway”.
The project included the reconstruction of platforms and major structural refurbishment.
The weekend closures are still required “to complete follow-up work and commission remaining upgrades”. During these closures, Southeastern services that normally run into Charing Cross will be diverted to other London stations.
Some trains will not call at Charing Cross or Waterloo East stations on the affected dates while follow-up work is completed.
Network Rail warned travellers to plan ahead: “Please be aware that the alternative service plans for these weekend closures will be different from those used during the completed 22-day closure. Customers are encouraged to check before travelling.
“For journeys on London Underground, London Buses, as well as cycling and walking routes in London, we recommend that you use TfL’s Plan a Journey page or download the TfL Go app. Please check before travelling on any remaining engineering work weekends.”