London Tube strikes live: Severe delays and suspensions across capital as 24-hour walkout takes effect

As the London Underground remains inaccessible to the vast majority of passengers today, passengers are advised to check before traveling as other lines will be extremely busy.

Services that operate normally include:

• Elizabethan line
• London Overground
• London buses and trams
• DLR

A spokesman for the Mayor of London said: “No one wants to see strike action having a serious impact on Londoners, businesses and commuters.

“The Mayor continues to call on RMT and TfL to come to the table to resolve this issue so we can avoid further disruption and keep London moving forward.”

London Underground drivers will go on strike on Tuesday and Thursday after talks to prevent a strike failed.

On Monday, a TfL spokesman said: “It is bitterly disappointing that, despite five-hour meetings with the RMT at ACAS and repeated assurances that the four-day working week proposals would remain voluntary, the RMT has chosen to continue with disruptive strike action.

“We will do our best to provide as much service as possible during this action.”

The dispute centers on plans to introduce a voluntary four-day working week with compressed hours, which Rail, Maritime and Transport union members voted against.

But about half of subway drivers, including Aslef members, accepted the proposal, arguing that it gave workers more flexibility and was the kind of deal unions should support.

Disruptions to South Western Railway services on Tuesday morning also affected commuters and other commuters.

The operator said all lines were blocked because the railway between Fulwell and Shepperton was flooded due to heavy rain.

Passengers have been told that train services to and from these stations may be canceled or postponed, and disruption is expected until 11am.

Services were also disrupted due to “precarious” trees between Weybridge and Hersham in Surrey, leading to the closure of some lines to Surbiton.

TfL said the strikes would affect the entire tube network, but reduced service would remain on most lines, with significant cuts.

However, services will not be provided on the following issues:

• Piccadilly and Circle lines
• Metropolitan line between Baker Street and Aldgate
• Central line between White City and Liverpool Street

The Elizabeth line, DLR, London Overground and tram services will operate as normal on strike days, but are likely to be very busy.

• Circle & Waterloo & City: Completely suspended.
• District, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Victoria: Severe delays along entire line.
• Bakerloo: Hung between Harrow & Wealdstone and Queen’s Park; minor delays elsewhere.
• Centre: Hanging between Liverpool Street and White City; minor delays elsewhere.
• Metropolitan: Suspended between Baker Street and Aldgate; minor delays elsewhere.
• Piccadilly: serious delays from Cockfosters to Arnos Grove; All other departments were suspended.
• Jubilee: Minor delays on southbound and eastbound trains only.

Transport for London (TfL) advises passengers to plan their journeys in advance and check the latest travel updates before setting off.

became travelers It is recommended that you use the TfL Go appUse the online Journey Planner or live service updates on the TfL website to find alternative routes and check which services are running.

The strikes were in response to issues including the new four-day week, which the union said its members opposed. Drivers’ union Aslef accepted the new regulations.

Claire Mann, chief operating officer of Transport for London (TfL), said: “We still believe the points they raise can be resolved in a timely manner through further discussions and we continue to speak to representatives of the union to find a way to avoid disruption to London.”

TfL advised passengers to check whether the strike was continuing before travelling.

The London Underground strikes began when Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union members called off the strike from 12.01am on Tuesday and will continue the strike until 11.59pm local time.

Metro services started later than usual (6.30am) and trains are also expected to finish earlier on strike days.

A second strike is planned for Thursday.

Transport for London (TfL) said it hoped to operate at least half of its services but significant disruption was expected.

There will be no service on the Circle and Piccadilly lines, no Metropolitan line trains between Baker Street and Aldgate and no Central line services between White City and Liverpool Street.

Services are expected to operate on the Bakerloo, District, Hammersmith & City, Jubilee, Northern, Victoria and Waterloo & City lines, but passengers should expect delays and reduced frequencies.