Request ID: FOI-3346-2324 Date published: 17 January 2024
You asked
Regarding Colindale Station Redevelopment works 1. Are there any details regarding the length of the potential closure of Colindale Station during the construction works in the current plan? Considering the number of people who rely on Colindale tube station, it is unrealistic to completely close the station. Has phasing been considered to avoid closing the station? 2. What's the plan for the replacement buses?
We answered
Our ref: FOI-3346-2324
Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 20 December 2023 asking for information about Colindale station.
Your request has been considered under the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and our information access policy. I can confirm that we do hold the information you require.
In accordance with the FOI Act, we are not obliged to supply the information you have requested as it is subject to a statutory exemption to the right of access to information, under Section 22 of the Act. The work to rebuild Colindale station will require partial closures of the Northern line between Edgware and Golders Green this year, and the temporary closure of Colindale station. However, due the nature and scale of the upgrade works required, alongside the site constraints, including the narrow island platform, mean that it would be impossible to deliver the upgrade required and keep the station open and operating safely for customers, staff and contractors. Ahead of the works we will ensure detailed information is available so customers are aware of their alternative travel options and can plan ahead. Updates will be made via our dedicated webpage and through targeted communications to local residents, businesses and customers.
This exemption is subject to a public interest test, which requires us to assess whether the public interest in applying the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosure. In this instance, it is considered that the public interest favours the publication of this information, in context and according to the pre-determined schedule, rather than in response to your request, to ensure the information is provided accurately and in an accessible manner.
If you are not satisfied with this response please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal.
Yours sincerely,
Tahsin Prima FOI Case Officer General Counsel Transport for London
