Tube and rail passengers are being urged to double check their routes before setting off on their journeys this weekend after Transport for London announced that major repairs were being carried out on many lines.

The works will affect the Tube, London Overground and London Tramlink on Saturday, March 6 and Sunday, March 7.

On Overground services between Clapham Junction and Willesden Junction – services on this route will be suspended on Sunday between Shepherd’s Bush and Willesden Junction.

On the Richmond to Stratford line, services will be suspended between Richmond and Gunnersbury on Sunday.

South Wimbledon and Clapham South stations on the Northern line will both close early from 10pm on Sundays to Thursdays until late April.

Warren Street station on the Northern and Victoria lines will be closed all weekend.

As well as checking the TfL website at www.tfl.gov.uk/check passengers can also call the London Travel Info 24hrs telephone helpline on 0843 222 1234.

Free mobile phone and email alerts are also available by registering with www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/livetravelnews/mobileservices/default.asp