Everything you need to know about the morning London Tube strike | UK | News
London Underground drivers will go on strike in a series of strikes from tomorrow, causing widespread disruption across the capital.
The Rail, Maritime and Transport union confirmed on Monday that its members will strike for 24 hours from noon on Tuesday and Thursday and plan further strikes throughout the summer.
Here’s everything you need to know about which lines will be affected by the strikes and how to plan your journey.
When are the tube strikes?
Strikes are planned to take place on the following dates:
April Tuesday, April 21 – Wednesday, April 22 Thursday, April 23 – Friday, April 24
May Tuesday, May 19 – Wednesday, May 20, Thursday, May 21 – Friday, May 22
June Tuesday 16 – Wednesday 17 June Thursday 18 June – Friday 19 June
Each strike lasts from noon to noon the next day, but disruption is expected to continue into the afternoons and evenings of each strike day. Most importantly, the first start will be from 12:00 on Tuesday.
Which Metro lines were affected?
Strikes will affect the entire Metro network. Significant line-wide disruption is expected, although most lines will receive reduced service. Flights will be less frequent and very busy; You may not be able to get on the first train that arrives.
The following lines will not see any service during the strike:
There will be no service on the Piccadilly line and the Circle line. The Metropolitan line will have no service between Baker Street and Aldgate. There will be no service on the central line between White City and Liverpool Street.
What to expect on Tuesday and Thursday?
Normal services will continue until mid-morning. Services will begin to decrease in the late morning before the start of the noon strike. Serious disruptions on all lines are expected to continue the next day, starting from noon. All operating metro services will end early; Passengers should aim to complete their journey by 8pm.
What to expect on Wednesday and Friday?
Metro service is not expected before 7.30am. Significant disruptions on all lines will continue until midday, after which services will gradually recover, although some disruptions are likely to continue until the evening.
What transport services will be offered in London?
The Elizabeth line, DLR, London Overground and tram services will all operate as normal on strike days, offering alternative routes for commuters and tourists due to tube disruption.
The majority of bus routes will also operate as usual throughout the strike. However, seven routes operated by Stagecoach from Bow Bus Garage face separate strike action from 5am on Friday 24 April until 5am on Saturday 25 April. The affected routes are 8, 25, 205, 425, N8, N25 and N205. All other buses will operate as planned.
Services are likely to be very busy on all alternative transport options as passengers try to avoid the metro.
Why are London Underground drivers striking?
The RMT union triggered the strikes after accusing TfL of imposing a new four-day working week on drivers who did not agree to an agreement. General secretary Eddie Dempsey said the union had “approached negotiations with TfL in good faith throughout this entire process” but TfL appeared “unwilling to make any concessions in order to avoid strike action”.
“This is extremely disappointing and surprising to our negotiators. TfL’s approach is not one that will lead to industrial peace and will infuriate our members who want to see a negotiated solution to this avoidable dispute,” he added.
TfL rejected this description. Operations chief Claire Mann said the proposed four-day week was optional, would not involve any reduction in contract hours and would bring London Underground into line with other train operating companies.
“This allows us to offer train operators an additional day off, while also aligning the London Underground with the operating models of other train operating companies, improving reliability and flexibility at no additional cost,” he said. “Those who want to continue their five-day work week can do so.”
How can you plan your trip?
Travelers are advised to plan ahead, check before traveling and consider alternative routes if possible. The timing is particularly troubling, coming as large numbers of travelers and visitors return to the capital after the Easter holidays.
TfL’s Journey Planner can help map routes via public transport, cycling or walking. The TfL Go app provides a live Tube map and real-time disruption alerts. Live status updates for tube, rail, trams and buses are also available on the TfL website, as are email update subscriptions for regular commuters.
