Schools, transport and other public services across the four boroughs have slowly been returning to normal as temperatures across London are due to rise this weekend.
The weather continued to cause major transport problems throughout most of Friday. The Overground and bus routes through several of the boroughs were disrupted or curtailed for much of the day. Council services also took another hit, with schools, leisure centres and libraries all closed or running a reduced service.
But as the evening progressed, some services have begun to return to normal and places such as leisure centres and libraries are expected to be operating fully over the weekend.
Despite the slight rise in temperatures forecast for later tomorrow, they are expected to remain sub-zero overnight and into Saturday morning, with the Met Office issuing a severe weather warning of icy roads across London.
As another day of snow hit the capital ELL provided up to date information with the latest posts at the top. Please email news@eastlondonlines.co.uk with your snow stories.
16.35: As things are slowly returning to normal around the boroughs and weekend is looking much better, it is time for us to sign off. Stay safe when travelling tonight and over the weekend.
Just a final reminder that the Overground is running a special service between Dalston Junction and West Croydon. Eight trains an hour are running from Dalston Junction with four trains to New Cross and four to New Cross Gate, two of which continue to West Croydon. No services are running to Crystal Palace. The line is also suspended between Sydenham and Crystal Palace.
16.22: Leisure centres in Lewisham are to close at 9pm, but are expected to run normal opening hours over the weekend. However the Christmas Brass Extravaganza, due to take place at St Bartholomew’s Church in Sydenham on Saturday 4 December, has been cancelled due to the breakdown of the church’s heating system and continued travel problems.
15.26: The Met Office has warned that due to potential rain and sleet and sub zero overnight temperatures there will be widespread icy road surfaces throughout today and tomorrow.
13.08: Royal Mail have issued a statement today saying that deliveries in some SE postal districts may be “lighter than normal” or “limited”.
13.05: All Croydon libraries are to close at 3.30pm.
12.40: The Overground is now suspended between Sydenham and Crystal Palace.
12.15: Southeastern rail is operating only a contingency service again today. For full details click here.
12.05: Bus routes have been curtailed across Lewisham and Croydon, here is a list:
Lewisham
ROUTE 194: Buses are not currently serving bus stops at Shirley Way due to adverse weather conditions.
Croydon
ROUTE 64: Not serving Salcot Crescent or Montacute Road in New Addington due to adverse weather conditions.
ROUTE 130: Diverted via the T32 route between Addington Village and New Addington. Unable to serve Fieldway and Homestead Way due to adverse weather.
ROUTE 166: Operating between Chipstead Valley and West Croydon. No service to Woodmanstern, Banstead or Epsom due to adverse weather conditions.
ROUTE 176: Operating a full service with delays due to adverse weather conditions.
ROUTE 194: Buses are not currently serving bus stops at Shirley Way due to adverse weather conditions.
ROUTE 227: Buses are diverted via Manor Way, Beckenham due to adverse weather conditions.
ROUTE 367: Not serving Shortlands due to adverse weather conditions.
ROUTE 403: No service between Sanderstead and Warlingham, in addition operates via Route 64 between Croydon and Sanderstead.
ROUTE 407: No service between Whyteleaf and Caterham due to adverse weather conditions.
ROUTE 412: No service between Sanderstead and Purley due to adverse weather. Curtailed at Swan and Sugarloaf due to adverse weather conditions.
ROUTE 466: No service between Coulsdon and Caterham-on-the-Hill due to adverse weather conditions. Buses are running between Addington and Coulsdon (Brighton Road) only.
11.17: Amersham’s Children centre in Lewisham is closing at 4pm today. In Croydon both older people’s day centres and learning disability day centres are again closed.
11.05: Both refuse and recycling collection in Lewisham and Croydon is again suspended. Special school transport is not operating in either borough.
10.50: The timetable for library openings in Lewisham is as follows:
Blackheath Village and Crofton Park libraries are open from 9am-1pm as usual. Catford, Downham, Forest Hill, Lewisham, Manor House and Wavelengths libraries are open from 9am-5pm.
This evening’s planned event at Forest Hill Library featuring the Jimmy Beckley Trio has been cancelled. We hope to re-schedule in the New Year.
While in Croydon, libraries are operating normal hours apart from Bradmore Green Library, which is closed.
10.35: Leisure centres in both Croydon and Lewisham are again affected by the weather today, with the Croydon arena being closed and a host of changes in Lewisham:
- Ladywell Leisure Centre – the main pool is open but the teaching pool is closed.
- Wavelengths Leisure Centre – the leisure pool is open but the training pool is closed.
- Ladywell Arena – the outdoor track is closed.
10.30: Sorry if the text on the page is jumbled or the updates are a little out of time, we are having some issues with the site.
10.15: Lewisham Council has issued a list of schools that are closed here. Most schools in Tower Hamlets are open, but there are a few exceptions, see the list here. For schools in Hackney and Croydon see a full list here.
10.07: In terms of universities on the line, both Goldsmiths and Queen Mary’s are open, but Goldsmiths advises students to check with their departments about their timetables.
10.00: Here is a morning update on how the East London line is affected by the weather:
A special service is in operation from Dalston Junction to West Croydon. Eight trains an hour are running from Dalston Junction with four trains to New Cross and four to New Cross Gate, two of which continue to West Croydon. No services will run to Crystal Palace.
