Plan Ahead: Rail Service Changes for Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Visitors This Holiday Season
Rail passengers planning to travel to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium between Christmas and New Year should prepare for significant changes to train services. Greater Anglia has announced adjustments to its schedule, urging travelers to make alternative arrangements and plan their journeys in advance.
Match Day Disruption: Reduced Services for Spurs vs. Wolves Game
On Sunday, December 29, Tottenham Hotspur will face Wolverhampton Wanderers in a 3:00 PM kickoff. Football fans attending this Premier League clash should be aware of the following:
Heavily Reduced Train Services:
Greater Anglia will operate a limited service to and from the stadium. Before and after the match, only four Greater Anglia trains per hour will run between Stratford and Northumberland Park. Meanwhile, London Overground services will be restricted to just two trains per hour between London Fields and White Hart Lane.
Encouraged Walking Routes:
To ease congestion and cope with the reduced rail services, attendees are strongly encouraged to walk between the stadium and either Seven Sisters or Tottenham Hale. Both stations connect to the Victoria Line, which offers more frequent services.
Broader Travel Disruptions Across the Region
These matchday-specific changes are part of a broader rail service disruption caused by extensive engineering works being carried out by Network Rail. The planned projects aim to improve infrastructure and passenger facilities, but they will significantly impact travel during the holiday period.
London Liverpool Street Closure:
London Liverpool Street station, a key transport hub, will be completely closed from Wednesday, December 25, to Wednesday, January 1. Services are expected to resume on Thursday, January 2. This closure is due to critical works, including:
Strengthening of the Bishopsgate Tunnel, a vital part of the network.
Upgrades to passenger amenities and facilities at London Liverpool Street.
Temporary Termination Points:
The closure of Liverpool Street will affect all services that typically pass through the station:
West Anglia services will start and terminate at Stratford.
Stansted Express services will start and terminate at Tottenham Hale.
Plan Ahead for the Holiday Season
Passengers traveling in and around London during this period should expect delays, longer travel times, and reduced service availability. Travelers are encouraged to:
1. Check train schedules in advance to ensure you are aware of revised timings and routes.
2. Consider alternative routes and transport modes to avoid disrupted lines.
3. Allow extra time for journeys as congestion is expected, especially around peak travel times and match days.
For updated information on train schedules and service changes, visit the o
fficial Greater Anglia and Network Rail websites.
