The Central line will be suspended and buses will replace trains between Hainault and Woodford due to track improvement works taking place at Grange Hill on 20-21 August and 1-2 October 2005.

A rail replacement bus service will operate between Hainault and Woodford

The works are part of TfL's five-year, £10bn investment programme and will be undertaken by Metronet Rail BCV.

A rail replacement bus service will operate between Hainault and Woodford calling at Grange Hill, Chigwell and Roding Valley.

Passengers travelling from/to Grange Hill are advised to travel via Hainault.

Passengers travelling from/to Chigwell or Roding Valley are advised to travel via Woodford.

Customers should allow an extra 15 minutes to complete their journeys especially those wishing to make the last train connections.

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  • TfL is investing £10bn over the next five years to improve and expand London's transport network, more than half of that in the Tube
  • Metronet Rail BCV is responsible for the maintenance and renewal of the Central line
  • The Central line is the longest line, with 74km (46 miles) serving 49 stations
  • The longest journey without change on the London Underground can be made on the Central line between West Ruislip and Epping (54.9 km, 34.1 miles)
  • The Central line features the sharpest curve of the Underground system. Named the Caxton curve, it is located between Shepherd's Bush and White City