London’s Charing Cross to close next month ahead of £20,000,000 upgrade

London’s Charing Cross and Waterloo East stations will be closed over the summer starting from next month (Credits: NEIL HALL/EPA/Shutterstock)

London’s Charing Cross and Waterloo East stations will be closed from next month for essential upgrade works, causing rail disruption for commuters.

The two stations will close for a total of 22 days between July 26 and August 16, as well as for a few additional weekends, to carry out £20,000,000 worth of upgrades across both stations.

During the closure, no trains will serve either station and services will be diverted to other stations across London. Tickets will also be accepted on alternative routes.

Let’s take a look at what’s coming up and how you could best avoid the mayhem.

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