Which TfL Tube stations are closed today due to coronavirus outbreak?
WORKERS may have to take a different route around London today after a number of underground tube stations were closed.
The capital is gearing up for a full lockdown as they look to prevent further spread of coronavirus that is gripping the nation.
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For some, it will not be a challenge after Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed social distancing plans earlier this week, whereby workers are told to work from home if they can.
Yet, for those still making their way into London, make sure you check out which tube stations are closed so to make amendments to your journey.
Which tube stations are closed?
Transport for London (TfL) announced that it was closing 40 underground stations across the capital from last Thursday morning.
They are:
Bakerloo Line
- Lambeth North
- Regents Park
- Warwick Avenue
- Kilburn Park
- Charing Cross
Central Line
- Holland Park
- Queensway
- Lancaster Gate
- Chancery Lane
- Redbridge
Jubilee Line
- Swiss Cottage
- St John's Wood
- Bermondsey
- Southwark
Northern Line
- Tuffnell Park
- Chalk Farm
- Mornington Crescent
- Goodge Street
- Borough
- Clapham South
- Tooting Bec
- South Wimbledon
- Hampstead
Circle Line
- Bayswater
- Great Portland Street
- Barbican
Piccadilly Line
- Caledonian Road
- Arsenal
- Covent Garden
- Hyde Park Corner
- Bounds Green
- Manor House
District Line
- Bow Road
- Stepney Green
- Mansion House
- Temple
- St James's Park
- Gloucester Road
Victoria Line
- Pimlico
- Blackhorse Road
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Will there be any other transport closures?
At the moment, no other tube stations will be closed, but there will be few trains running, including around half of Zone 1's normal services.
London Overground, TfL Rail, DLR and London Tram lines will also be reduced in services.
Meanwhile, the buses will be on a Saturday schedule during the week.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and TfL have urged the public to only travel in and around London if it is necessary, cutting out all non-essential journeys.
Will London go into lockdown?
This is becoming increasingly likely, with sources close to City Hall telling The Sun on Wednesday that the government was seeking legislation to have the power to stop gatherings and keep Londoners inside.
These would include only allowing the public leave their homes to go to the supermarket or pharmacy.
Despite calls from Boris Johnson to stop social gatherings, some continue to visit pubs, restaurants and cinemas.
The government could now seek to pass legislation to force these establishments to shut to avoid further spread of COVID-19.
